Demand Planner

Colorcon is a world leader in the design and development of specialty excipients for solid oral dosages for the pharmaceutical and nutritional industries. We deliver superior product quality, unparalleled technical support, extensive regulatory assistance, and reliably supply from multiple locations, with our Global Headquarters located in Harleysville, Pennsylvania.

We are a successful company thanks to our diverse workforce and global reach. We believe that our operating principles define our culture, values and organizations and are key to achieving our mission and vision, strategies and goals

Platinum Rule: We treat others the way we want to be treated
Empowerment: We trust our colleagues with responsibility and decision-making
Keep Getting Better: We create an environment for constant improvement, to be the best we can
Teamwork: We embrace the value of collaboration; work together to exceed what is possible as individuals
Customer Focus: We put our customers’ needs at the heart of everything we do
Global Respect: We are citizens of a diverse world and behave with respect for the communities in which we operate

Our People Enjoy a Wide Offering of Employee Benefits, including but not limited to:

• All employees are eligible to participate in our company-wide bonus program
  
• Employees have the choice between three medical plans
  
• 100% company-paid Dental Insurance for all employees and their qualifying dependents
  
• Optional Vision Coverage
  
• Fitness and Wellness Programs
  
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
  
• Corporate Social Responsibility Groups (CSR)
  
• Parental Leave
  
• Tuition Reimbursement; up to $8,000 per calendar year
  
• 401(k) Company Matching
  
• Employees earn up to 17 days of PTO in their first year
  
• Nine Paid Holidays, plus One Personal Holiday for employees to assign at their choosing

Colorcon is committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive and equitable work environment. This includes all employment-related decisions and business dealings on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Position Summary
Under the general direction of the Supply Chain Manager the Demand Planner (Intercompany) is responsible for managing NALAN Intercompany orders through the order, production, and fulfillment process. Scrutinize Intercompany demand forecasts and communicate fluctuations with Production Managers and/or Regions to improve Intercompany On-Time Shipment (OTS) and Internal Customer Satisfaction. Additionally, the Demand Planner will manage data analysis and scenario planning for finished goods inventories of Intercompany raw material items.

Colorcon is committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive and equitable work environment. This includes all employment-related decisions and business dealings on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Import, reserve, allocate and ensure timely processing and shipment of Intercompany raw material items.
• Optimize inventory levels and minimizing carrying costs while also supporting demand.
• Regularly analyze internal forecast and align regional needs with FG inventory strategy.
• Manage communication on order deviations with Intercompany Supply Chain and Customer Care.
  for updating the On-Time Shipment Comments within Oracle
• Communicate requests with regions to update internal forecast systems as needed.
• Look for improvement opportunities within the material management process to reduce inventory.
• Provide support and backup of other planning functions as needed.
• Contribute to “On-Time Shipment” goal and metrics.
• Support the annual budget process as needed.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, customer care, and other departments.
• Maintain relationships with Production/ Operations to ensure consistent and timely supply
• Communicate supply issues and shortages to key personnel
• Establish metrics to monitor supplier performance. Identify and report key performance indicators to measure supplier performance
• Collaborate with Regional Commercial Team to improve forecast accuracy
• Effectively communicate with Customer Care, Commercial and Logistics teams
• Understand and update system lead times

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred and/or a minimum of three years of production demand planning experience required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required, with Oracle experience being preferred.
• Strong planning, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Lean Six Sigma Certification preferred.
• Strong planning, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Creative problem-solving skills required for success with minimal supervision

Working Location

• Primarily a hybrid role, based at the West Point, PA site.

• Working remotely from a home office will be facilitated when applicable and is at the manager’s discretion.

Location:
415 Moyer Blvd
North Wales, Pennsylvania, 19486
United States