Demand Planner

The Opportunity:

Avantor is seeking a Supply & Demand Planner to drive inventory optimization, replenishment planning, and demand analysis across our distribution network.

This role is full-time remote, with preferred candidates located within a reasonable distance of Radnor, PA.

What We’re Looking For:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations Management, or a related field; MBA preferred.
• Minimum 2 years experience in supply planning, demand planning, inventory management, or procurement.
• Experience with SAP MRP tools related to demand forecasting and supply planning.
• Experience in multi-DC inventory planning and supplier coordination is highly desirable.
• APICS CPIM/CSCP certification preferred.

Technical Skills:

• Required: Proficiency in SAP or similar MRP tools.
• Required: Advanced Excel (PivotTables, Power Query, Macros, Data Modeling).
• Preferred: SQL or Power BI for demand/supply analytics.

How You Will Thrive & Create an Impact:

Supply Planning Responsibilities (Primary Focus):

• Execute supply planning and replenishment processes to ensure optimal inventory levels across distribution centers.
• Manage purchase orders and supplier coordination to ensure on-time availability of materials.
• Optimize inventory positioning using MRP-driven replenishment strategies, balancing safety stock, EOQ, and reorder points.
• Analyze and adjust inventory parameters (ROP, SS, EOQ) to align with demand patterns and capacity constraints.
• Collaborate with sourcing, logistics, and DC operations to resolve supply constraints and reduce backorders.
• Monitor and improve key supply chain metrics such as fill rate, on-time delivery, supplier lead times, and working capital utilization.
• Develop strategies to rebalance inventory across DCs, leveraging SAP replenishment tools and the Index process.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency in supply planning and reduce excess inventory.

Demand Planning Responsibilities (Secondary Focus):

• Analyze historical demand trends to provide input into supply planning decisions.
• Support forecasting efforts by collaborating with sales and commercial teams to understand demand shifts.
• Work with Finance and Sales to track demand variability and adjust replenishment strategies accordingly.
• Identify and adjust demand signals in SAP to ensure correct planning execution.
• Participate in the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, providing supply-side insights.

Key Competencies & Skills:

• Strong SAP MRP skills – experience with planning transactions and exception monitoring.
• Data-driven decision-making – ability to analyze large datasets and recommend stocking strategies.
• Cross-functional collaboration – ability to work with sourcing, logistics, finance, and sales teams.
• Understanding of supply chain constraints, including lead times, supplier MOQs, and capacity limitations.
• Process improvement mindset – experience with Six Sigma or Lean principles is a plus.

Work Environment & Travel:

• Remote role with occasional travel (~5%) to distribution centers or supplier sites.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, matrixed environment where priorities shift quickly.

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Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
 
The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
 
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

Pay Transparency:

The expected pre-tax pay for this position is

Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at recruiting@avantorsciences.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy:

By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.