Planner, Supply Chain

As a global healthcare company, Fresenius Kabi is Committed to Life. The company’s products, technologies, and services are used for the therapy and care of critically and chronically ill patients. With more than 41,000 employees and presence in over 100 countries, Fresenius Kabi’s expansive product portfolio focuses on providing access to high-quality and lifesaving medicines and technologies. WHAT WE OFFER! Benefits At Fresenius Kabi Canada we foster a collaborative environment where employees are encouraged to share ideas and contribute to meaningful work. We offer unique learning opportunities to grow and build your career. In addition, we value each and every contributor and offer various benefits and rewards (as applicable) including: Company paid health and dental benefits that start on your first day of employment Company matched RRSP program Generous vacation plan with one extra day accrual for each year of service Paid float days and paid sick days Employee assistance program Casual office dress code Employee recognition program Perkopolis & Goodlife Discounts Professional growth and development opportunities We are currently seeking a Supply Chain Planner to join our team The pay range for this role is: $80,000-105,000.00 Placement within the range will be determined based on relevant skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. The final offer will reflect the successful candidate's background and demonstrated capabilities. This position is an existing vacancy within the organization. The Planner, Supply Chain works closely with the Supply Chain Manager and the Director, Supply Chain and Customer Service in managing all activities related to monitoring and controlling the inventory of products purchased from external vendors on a national basis. The Supply Chain Planner works closely with various parties including product suppliers, customs brokers, transportation and logistics providers, as well as internal departments such as Sales, Marketing, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance and Customer Service, to ensure that all external and internal customer needs are met. The Planner, Supply Chain completes their responsibilities in accordance with corporate and department policies and procedures as well as the department strategic plan. The Planner, Supply Chain fosters effective working relationships with other team members and throughout the organization. The Planner, Supply Chain is the primary contact for the product suppliers in their product portfolio, and establishes, maintains and develops relationships with key supplier personnel. Job Responsibilities Manages forecasting and procurement activities for suppliers including demand forecasts, purchasing, production plan review, expediting and corrective actions, to ensure adequate supply is maintained Maintains accurate, up to date demand forecasts for all products and suppliers in either APO or spreadsheet-based models, and supply chain agreements where applicable Fosters strong relationships with key supplier personnel such as Supply Managers, Production Planners, Warehouse and Logistics Managers, functioning as primary contact for vendor rating and correction/development/improvement activities Chairs periodic conference calls with key supplier personnel ensuring that the company's requirements are prioritized correctly Executes planning and purchasing activities in accordance with plans and policies to ensure optimal inventory and service levels while minimizing cost Continuously monitors purchasing/planning parameters and recommends improvements to support service and inventory level targets Manages transportation logistics, quotes, freight negotiations, determining transportation methods, (sea, rail, truck, air) Issues/updates routing guides to suppliers and outlines required transit conditions to freight forwarders and carriers (i.e., ambient, pharma, refrigerated services) for each shipping lane Ensures accuracy of import paperwork including va…

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