Supply Chain Planner

Simtra BioPharma Solutions (Simtra) is a world-class Contract Development Manufacturing Organization, partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to bring their sterile injectable products to market. With facilities in Bloomington, Indiana, US and Halle/Westfalen, Germany, we offer a wide range of delivery systems including pre-filled syringes, liquid/lyophilized vials, diluents for reconstitution, powder-filled vials and sterile crystallization.  

Our product types include biologics and small molecules, cytotoxics, highly potent compounds, diluents for reconstitution and vaccines – which are all directly injected into patients worldwide.  As such, there is a strong emphasis on quality and continuous improvement at Simtra.  We hold ourselves to the highest quality and regulatory standards.

While our primary focus is cGMP manufacturing, we offer many support services including formulation and development, lyophilization optimization, global regulatory support and secondary packaging.  Our teams are driven to help clients scale, innovate and bring life-changing medicines to patients worldwide.

Why join Team Simtra? Because we:

Make it HAPPEN – We bring a growth mindset to every opportunity, developing new skillsets and exceeding our expectations and those of our customers.

Make it TOGETHER – We work as one, respecting each voice and tapping into our unique strengths across teams—so we can solve problems in new ways.

Make it RIGHT – We hold ourselves to a high standard of excellence, fulfilling our commitments to the customer, their patients, and our team members.

Make it COUNT – We take pride in our day-to-day work, knowing the impact we make – taking on challenges big and small to improve patient health.

This role:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Supply Chain Planner to develop, manage, and maintain a workable production plan that supports both customer needs and business objectives. This role partners closely with cross-functional teams to balance capacity, demand, and operational priorities in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment.

The ideal candidate is analytical, collaborative, and able to effectively manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.

The responsibilities:

• Generate and present short‑term capacity and resource analyses.
• Evaluate intermittent demand and customer requests to identify the best opportunities for scheduling filling and finishing activities.
• Maintain a balanced 90‑day manufacturing plan focused on labor and equipment utilization, while accounting for preventive maintenance and other non-production activities.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing to develop and maintain an executable production plan.
• Open and manage work orders in the ERP system.
• Coordinate start dates for Filling and Finishing work orders to ensure smooth material flow.
• Prepare monthly performance metrics (e.g., Schedule Adherence, S&OP, budgeted volume).
• Manage and maintain master data including project codes, routings, turn/run times, and other planning elements.
• Coordinate internal non‑product production activities, including scheduling, work order management, and reporting.
• Serve as the system owner for the internal Compass database, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
• Create and maintain the shipping schedule.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience; experience in contract manufacturing a plus.
• Solid understanding of business operations and strategic planning.
• Strong ability to design reports, analyze data, and present findings.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently while following established guidelines and processes.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to identify process gaps and recommend improvements.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to work effectively across diverse functional teams.
• Team-oriented and adaptable in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Proficient in written and verbal communication; strong arithmetic skills.
• Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and enterprise systems such as JDE, BPLM, Pilgrim, Trackwise, or similar.

Physical / safety requirements:

• Ability to work overtime, including evenings and weekends, as needed.
• Able to sit for extended periods; occasional walking or standing may be required.
• Manual dexterity to operate office equipment.
• Occasional lifting or moving of objects up to 20 pounds.

In return, you’ll be eligible for[1]:

• Day One Benefits
  • Medical & Dental Coverage
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
    • Spouse Life Insurance
    • Child Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
  • Time Off Program
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Time Off
    • Paid Parental Leave and more
  • Adoption Reimbursement Program
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Community and Volunteer Service Program
  • Employee Ownership Plan
• Additional Benefits
  • Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Voluntary Insurance Benefits
    • Vision Coverage
    • Accident
    • Critical Illness
    • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
    • Identity Theft Protection
    • Legal and more
  • Onsite Campus Amenities
    • Workout Facility
    • Cafeteria
    • Credit Union

[1] Current benefit offerings are in effect through 12/31/26

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to provide the minimum knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the job.  It may not be inclusive of all the duties and responsibilities of the job.  Simtra reserves the right to make modifications based on business requirements.

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