Market Planning Manager

Job Title: Market Planning Manager (CMO)

Organization: Cipla USA – www.cipla.com

Location: Warren, NJ (hybrid, T, W, Th)

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary: $80,000 - $110,000

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision (start day 1), 401K (100 % match of up to 5% no vesting period), generous PTO, training and development opportunities.

The Market Planning Manager leads and executes the strategy for balancing supply and demand across the organization for a portfolio of products manufactured and supplied by contract manufactures. Manage and facilitate all facets of supply planning activities among departments and manufacturers sites supporting the market. Support strategic plans to improve productivity, quality and efficiency

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Supply Chain Planning & Executi

• onArrange monthly supply plans for commercial In-line products from approved contract manufacture
• s.Share accurate and timely monthly forecast with the contract manufacturers in line with contract term
• s.Host monthly meetings with the contract manufacturers to review forecast, inventory levels, production status, and raw materials availabilit
• y.Confirm every deliverable, is delivered on time, in the right quantity, and in a manner cost-effective for the compan
• y.Inform the commercial teams about products in short supply/backorder and provide regular updates and get-well dat
• esFollow- up with contract manufacturers site on any market opportunity requiring availability of incremental capacity understanding the manufacturer’s production capacity and constraint
• s.Analyze current and projected product availability to respond to new business opportunities (bids
• ).Provide supply readiness start-up timelines for new business opportunities to the Sales/Marketing team
• s.Coordinates supply product availability, issues and performance, working with all appropriate functional areas of the compan
• y.Partner with commercial, project management, demand planning and other key groups to ensure supply readiness for all commercial and site transfers product
• s.Participate on monthly customer demand review with Demand Planning team and marketing on various products requirements (target inventory levels, intercompany transfers etc.) to ensure maximum service levels while maintaining other parameter
• s.Supports cross-functional team for site transfer products and activitie

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Supply Security and Risk Mitigation plann

• ingManage target inventory levels (STN and val
• ue)Maintain and control inventory objectives monitoring supply on ti
• me.Execute requirements planning to satisfy demand with supply orders, to set correct priorities and to maintain optimum inventory leve
• ls.Review target inventory levels parameters, batch/campaign sizes and forecast accuracy-parameters that are either under direct or indirect influence on supply planni

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Support Regional S&OP and related

• KPIsMeasure & report Supply Chain KPIs for selected product portfolio/ supplying re
• gionSupport/coordinate Monthly Sales and Operations Planning Process for supplying re
• gionConducts reviews with site representation of near-term and mid-term on supply plan due to supply conce
• rns.Collaborate with representatives from business stakeholders including commercial, operations and supply chain to decide on trade-offs when supply is constrai

ned.
Supply Chain Systems & Proc

• essesEnsure planning tools and systems integrity is maintained; planning parameters & item master are acc
• urateGenerate supply planning reports and prepare executive summary as requ
• ired.Monitor current processes and determine methods for improvement regarding cutting costs, controlling and replenishing inventory, and shipping products. troubleshoot breakdowns along the chain and respond fluidly to unexpected e

vents
Require

• ments:Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business or a related field is required. MBA pre
• ferred5 years’ experience in pharmaceutical supply chain operations, including logistics and distrib
• ution.Knowledge of contract terms, lead times, pricing, and penalties, including service levels and quality stan
• dards.Strong excel skills beyond VLOOKUP, Pivot tables, advanced formulas
• , etc.Understanding of the business and the technical, financial, regulatory and quality aspects of pharmaceuticals manufacturing, supply chain, and commercial opera
• tions.Strong problem solving and analytical s
• kills.Ability to think strategically, gather and synthesize large amounts of data and information, think objectively, and present facts and recommendations to peers and manag
• ement.Ability to interface with all levels of management and effectively influence others while respecting cultural and organizational sensitiv
• ities.Proficient in Microsoft platform applications, ERP systems and other analytics
• tools.Open to travel to local manufacturing sites as req
• uired.Experience working with a global team is strongly pref

erred.

Cipla:Cipla is a leading global pharmaceutical company, dedicated to high-quality, branded, and generic medicines. We are trusted by healthcare professionals and patients across geographies. Over the last eight decades, we have strengthened our leadership in India’s pharmaceutical industry and fortified our promise of strengthening our global focus by consolidating and deepening our presence in the key markets of India, South Africa, the U.S., and other economies of the emerging world. Driven by the purpose ‘Caring for Life’, Cipla’s focus has always been on making affordable, world-class medicines with a reputation for uncompromising quality standards across the world. In the last 85 years, Cipla has emerged as one of the most respected pharmaceutical names in India as well as across more than 100 countries. Cipla is a fast-growing pharmaceutical company with a continued focus on the expanse of our strong legacy. Over the last five years, Cipla has significantly expanded its portfolio and presence in the U.S. with both a generic and brand d

ivision.
Equal Opportunity

• Employer:
  Cipla is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected group status. At Cipla, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact the