Supply Planner

About Dr. Reddy's Laboratories

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories is committed to advancing healthcare by making medicines affordable and developing innovative treatments to meet unmet medical needs. Joining their team means contributing to breakthroughs that improve people's lives worldwide. The company highly values diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Role Overview

We are currently looking for a Supply Chain Planner based in Princeton, NJ, responsible for ensuring inventory planning for all prescription (Rx) and specialty prescription (SRx) products align with market demand. This position works closely with the Lead Supply Chain Planner to oversee supply planning activities, aiming for uninterrupted product availability in the marketplace.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage inventory planning for all Rx and SRx products to meet customer demand effectively.
• Oversee the logistics from production through to final customer delivery to guarantee smooth operations.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators to track supply chain performance.
• Optimize inventory levels to minimize excess stock while fulfilling customer orders promptly.
• Collaborate with project management, marketing, and procurement departments to ensure timely launch of new products and SKUs.
• Coordinate daily with external manufacturing and quality assurance teams to facilitate batch releases.
• Conduct monthly, quarterly, and annual inventory reconciliations with UPS, obtaining necessary approvals and managing systematic adjustments for product destruction and write-offs.
• Ensure all master data setups comply with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) standards.
• Work with customer service and quality departments to handle returned products and determine their disposition.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or a related discipline.
• 3 to 6 years of experience in pharmaceutical supply chain planning.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, preferably SAP S/4HANA and Kinaxis planning tools.
• Experience working cross-functionally across various teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical, investigative, and organizational abilities with keen attention to detail.
• Effective negotiation and influencing capabilities.

Additional Information

Applicants must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or otherwise authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship now or in the future. Dr. Reddy's Laboratories provides a competitive compensation package based on role, experience, skills, and location, along with an annual discretionary bonus, healthcare coverage, retirement savings plan, and leave benefits. The company fosters a dynamic and empathetic culture focused on teamwork and shared success, aligned with the guiding principle that "Good Health Can't Wait." The organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and non-discriminatory hiring practices.