TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC Hiring for Associate Demand Planner at Hawthorne, NY Full Time

At Alchemee, we aspire to inspire by creating science-based solutions that are as effective as they are transformative. Alchemee’s portfolio of brands deliver effective products rooted in introducing wellness options that provide life changing results and empower the world one person at a time.

Our flagship brand, Proactiv, is a leader in treating acne and has helped more than 20 million customers achieve clear skin. Simply put, at Alchemee our vision is to inspire the world to feel comfortable and powerful in their own skin and our mission is to create science-based solutions that provide better skin for life.

We are looking for forward-thinking individuals who are driven with a customer-first approach. Individuals who thrive on challenge and are ready to grasp the opportunity of a lifetime. Because we fundamentally believe every colleague brings unique value to our whole. We are a workplace where each person feels seen, heard, and valued, and can contribute their unique talent to our collective effort.

The Associate Demand Planner for Alchemee products (previously The Proactiv Company) will be responsible for managing components by ensuring appropriate levels of inventory are on hand, on purchase orders and in our fulfillment centers through utilizing the planner’s finished goods sales plans. This candidate will be able to build strong relationships with suppliers to ensure in-stocks are available as directed by monthly forecasts. The Associate Demand Planner will also analyze and communicate business risks and provide actions that can help mitigate liabilities, support quick adjustments based upon critical business needs as directed by sales performance and be able to align with the supply team to ensure CMOs receive components on time for production.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter who enjoys a fast-paced environment and is experienced at multitasking projects, assisting in planning-related tasks, and has an eagerness to learn and grow. This person must have strong analytical skills, be comfortable with challenging the status quo of current processes and provide solutions to drive efficiencies, display a strong sense of ownership and be committed to their work.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter who enjoys a fast-paced environment and is experienced at multitasking projects, assisting in planning-related tasks, and has an eagerness to learn and grow. This person must have strong analytical skills, be comfortable with challenging the status quo of current processes and provide solutions to drive efficiencies, display a strong sense of ownership and be committed to their work.

Essential Functions

• Own the inventory management process for components: reconciling components with finished goods in demand and inventory.
• Send monthly forecast to suppliers to share future demand and prepare scheduling. Work closely with Supply team to transfer components to CMOs (Contract Manufacturers) on time.
• Analyze inventory levels at DCs and flow of orders to ensure fulfillment of demand.
• Proactively manage DC-to-DC transfers, complete cost analysis of related transfers and collaborate with logistics and DC teams to ensure completion.
• Facilitate and implement universal sku project, assist in all planning-related tasks, including but not limited to pulling s, analyzing data, and submitting work orders, destroys, sku optimization and updating Bill of Materials.
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with planners and cross-functional partners from Supply, Logistics, DC, Marketing and any other teams to execute actions seamlessly.
• Document processes, develop and maintain SOPs and work instructions to ensure back-up support can effectively perform job functions in absence.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education, Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree from a 4-year college, focus in business or engineering with supply chain management/operations/finance, preferred.
• 1-2 years or more work experience in the fields of supply chain, purchasing, operations, logistics, production control, inventory management and/or master planning/scheduling, required.
• Have demonstrated ability to lead and implement a process in an organization or team.
• Proficient in Excel with proven ability to create and own complex templates with data dumps.
• Experience in MRP systems, Oracle preferred.
• Excellent communication/presentation skills, with the ability to work effectively with all levels of staff and management.
• Ability to multitask, pull and analyze s and write/maintain procedural manuals.
• Must be highly organized and able to self-direct as needed in a fast-paced environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Note: Please, no external agencies or third parties.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Hawthorne, NY 10532: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

• Forecasting: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Hawthorne, NY 10532