Manager, Nonsterile Production Planning

We are seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented Manager, Production Planning to lead the planning team responsible for our non-sterile compounded production. This position manages and develops the site's production planners and owns the forward-looking production plan. The plan converts demand forecasts and inventory policy into a rolling view of the next several weeks through the next year or more, tests that plan against labor, equipment, and material capacity, and identifies where the business cannot meet it. The Manager then drives the response to each gap, whether through training, labor, or capital investment, and hands the plan to Production Scheduling for on-site execution. The ideal candidate is a proactive people leader with a strong understanding of integrated planning systems, supply chain dynamics, and cross-functional collaboration across the operations planning team.

Responsibilities

Lead, manage, and develop the team of production planners, setting priorities, coaching, reviewing output, and ensuring consistent planning practices and coverage; Own the development and maintenance of mid- and long-term production plans for non-sterile compounded products in alignment with demand forecasts and inventory policies; Define the planning horizons, plan-of-record cadence, and frozen window, and publish the plan to Production Scheduling on a fixed schedule; Manage finished goods inventory for compounded products within company guidance while maintaining click-to-deliver metrics for customers; Develop what-if scenarios that identify where and when the plan exceeds available capacity, and which constraints are most sensitive to demand, product mix, batch size, and shift patterns; Articulate and document all risks resulting from production capacity constraints, including volume at risk, timing, and effect on delivery and inventory; make or recommend revisions when plans cannot be met and document the reason for each revision; Recommend and size actions to close each gap, including training and cross-training, hiring and labor planning, overtime and shift design, equipment and facility investment, and outsourcing; Partner with Compounding Operations, HR, and Quality to carry out approved actions and track their capacity impact; Monitor plan attainment, forecast accuracy, and capacity utilization at the weekly and monthly level, analyze variances, and implement corrective actions; Use actual cycle times, yields, and throughput reported by Production Scheduling to update planning standards and capacity model assumptions; Collaborate cross-functionally with demand planning, production scheduling, procurement, and raw materials planning; Develop and maintain tools, dashboards, and KPIs that communicate plan status, constraints, risks, and performance to leadership

Requirements

8+ years experience in at least 1 of the following: production planning, capacity planning, or resource planning, with demonstrated experience leading or developing others; Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Industrial Engineering, or related field required; Experience building capacity models and presenting investment, staffing, or outsourcing recommendations to senior leaders; Proficient in inventory management concepts with an understanding of the financial and operational implications of planning decisions; Excel proficiency including experience with data manipulations (Lookups, PivotTables, External Data Connections); Deep knowledge of supply chain and manufacturing planning processes; Strong analytical skills and comfort with data-driven decision making; Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills; Ability to manage multiple priorities and lead a team in a fast-paced environment

Nice to have

APICS/CPIM certification; Experience in pharmaceutical or pharmacy production/manufacturing environments; Basic SQL and/or Python experience

Benefits

Competitive salary & equity compensation for full-time roles; Unlimited PTO, company holidays, and quarterly mental health days; Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental & vision, and parental leave; Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP); 401k benefits with employer matching contribution; Offsite team retreats