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 40,000 employees and present in over 100 countries, Fresenius Kabi’s expansive product portfolio focuses on providing access to high-quality and lifesaving medicines and technologies.

In Biopharma, Fresenius Kabi offers cutting-edge biosimilars for autoimmune diseases and oncology. With leading market positions in Clinical Nutrition, a broad portfolio of enteral and parenteral products makes a distinct difference in patients’ nutritional status. In MedTech, the company provides vital infusion pumps, cell and gene therapy devices, disposables, and more. Fresenius Kabi is the global leader in supplying blood collection bags and devices, supporting blood banks and healthcare facilities worldwide. The company’s I.V. Generics and Fluids for infusion therapy help save millions of lives every year, in emergency medicine, surgery, oncology, and intensive care.

Fresenius Kabi takes a holistic approach to healthcare and uniquely combines experience, expertise, innovation, and dedication – making a difference in the lives of almost 450 million patients annually. With Vision 2026, as part of the *#*FutureFresenius strategy, the company is developing, producing, and selling new products and technologies and aspires to expand its position as a leading global provider of therapies, improve patient care, generate sustainable value for stakeholders – shaping the future of healthcare.

Fresenius Kabi is an operating company of the Fresenius Group, founded in 1912, along with Helios and Quirónsalud. As ONE team, the companies in the Fresenius Group are committed to providing lifesaving and life-changing healthcare solutions on a global scale.

We are currently seeking a full-time Supply Chain Planner****to join our team.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Supply Chain Planner 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 Supply Chain Planner 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.

DEMAND PLANNING AND PURCHASING

• 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

INVENTORY MANAGEMENT

• 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 values and tariff classifications
• Identifies logistical opportunities, helps to evaluate alternatives, creates and executes measurable solutions to support business requirements
• Gathers, reviews and summarizes data for transportation reports
• Ensures company and government standards and requirements are met by all suppliers, carriers and freight forwarding agencies
• Possesses and maintains a solid working knowledge of Harmonization Codes, INCOTERMS, NAFTA, cross-border compliance and other international shipping documentation and Processes

GENERAL

• Maintains and distributes various departmental reports; seeks out and incorporates
• recommended improvements
• Chairs departmental or cross-functional meetings as assigned, writes and distributes accurate minutes
• Develops and updates SOPs related to Supply Chain policies and procedures
• Provides cross-functional support and effective communication with other teams/departments
• Provides timely, courteous and informative responses to sales and customer service inquiries

RELATIONS WITH OTHERS

• Internally there is interaction with staff and management of all local and regional internal departments including but not limited to: Finance, Human Resources, Supply Chain Management, Customer Service, Sales, Marketing, Vigilance and Scientific Affairs as applicable
• Externally there is interaction with warehouses, international and domestic suppliers, transportation/ logistics providers, customs agencies and brokers

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 2-5 years of experience in Supply Chain Management preferably in a pharmaceutical/healthcare industry.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and SAP

The company is committed to meeting the accessibility needs of people with disabilities. Fresenius Kabi Canada & Calea Ltd. is dedicated to breaking down barriers to accessibility, preventing new barriers from arising and to meeting the accessibility requirements prescribed by the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation at any time, please contact us.