What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Strategic Material Planner position at Sanofi?
Location: Chattanooga, TN
About The Job
Opella is a leading marketer and manufacturer of a broad portfolio of branded over-the-counter (OTC) healthcare products, in such categories as allergy, upper and lower gastrointestinal, skin care, topical pain care, oral care and other OTC toiletry products. The USCHC portfolio includes well-recognized brands such as: Allegra, Nasacort, Xyzal, Dulcolax, Gold Bond, Cortizone-10, Icy Hot, Aspercreme, ACT, Unisom, and Selsun Blue. We are looking for an experienced materials planner to establish our overall strategy for Active Ingredients and Raw Materials. This role will be integral to meet our business objectives for cost reductions while supporting our production plan and customer service needs.
Opella, the Consumer Healthcare business unit of Sanofi, is the purest and third-largest player globally in the Over-The-Counter (OTC) & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market.
We have an unshakable belief in the power of self-care and the role it can play in creating a healthier society and a healthier planet. That’s why we want to make self-care as simple as it should be by being consumer-led always, with science at our core. Through our unique and balanced portfolio of more than 100 loved brands, including 15 global and local high-growth challengers such as Allegra, Dulcolax and Buscopan, we deliver our mission: helping more than half a billion consumers worldwide take their health in their hands.
This mission is brought to life by an 11,000-strong team, 13 best-in-class manufacturing sites, and 4 specialized science and innovation development centers. We are also proud to be the first major fast-moving consumer healthcare company to achieve B Corp certification.
Join us on our mission. Health. In your hands.
Main Responsibilities
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About The Job
Opella is a leading marketer and manufacturer of a broad portfolio of branded over-the-counter (OTC) healthcare products, in such categories as allergy, upper and lower gastrointestinal, skin care, topical pain care, oral care and other OTC toiletry products. The USCHC portfolio includes well-recognized brands such as: Allegra, Nasacort, Xyzal, Dulcolax, Gold Bond, Cortizone-10, Icy Hot, Aspercreme, ACT, Unisom, and Selsun Blue. We are looking for an experienced materials planner to establish our overall strategy for Active Ingredients and Raw Materials. This role will be integral to meet our business objectives for cost reductions while supporting our production plan and customer service needs.
Opella, the Consumer Healthcare business unit of Sanofi, is the purest and third-largest player globally in the Over-The-Counter (OTC) & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market.
We have an unshakable belief in the power of self-care and the role it can play in creating a healthier society and a healthier planet. That’s why we want to make self-care as simple as it should be by being consumer-led always, with science at our core. Through our unique and balanced portfolio of more than 100 loved brands, including 15 global and local high-growth challengers such as Allegra, Dulcolax and Buscopan, we deliver our mission: helping more than half a billion consumers worldwide take their health in their hands.
This mission is brought to life by an 11,000-strong team, 13 best-in-class manufacturing sites, and 4 specialized science and innovation development centers. We are also proud to be the first major fast-moving consumer healthcare company to achieve B Corp certification.
Join us on our mission. Health. In your hands.
Main Responsibilities
- Responsible for planning of materials required to support production.
- Develop, implement, and manage target inventory levels and material strategies
- Collaborate with Procurement, KSOL, and Vendors on Vendor Held Inventory or Supplier arrangements/initiatives.
- Monitor supplier performance to ensure OTIF targets are supported.
- Provide long and short-term forecasts to Procurement/Vendors
- Collaborate with Quality Control and Quality Assurance expiry dating and releasing of material for production
- Work with cross-functional teams to reduce waste, delay, and excess inventory opportunities.
- Manage rejected inventories and assure timely disposition of rejections and returns.
- BS degree in Business related field
- 4 years experience in Supply Chain, Supply Planning, Transportation, Manufacturing, and a strong understanding of the E2E supply chain
- Strategic decision making ability
- Influence and Negotiation
- Experience with tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Excel, and/or Snowflake
- Strong problem-solving skills to any discussion with colleagues
- Information tools (Excel, PowerPoint), knowledge of Shift is a plus
- Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.
- Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.
- Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.
- Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention, and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.
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