Sr. Manager, Manufacturing Planning and Scheduling

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning processes including demand, supply, capacity, and inventory planning.
• Develop supply strategies to ensure product availability while optimizing inventory investment and working capital.
• Translate demand forecasts into production, procurement, and inventory requirements across the global supply network.
• Conduct scenario planning and supply risk assessments to support business continuity and executive decision-making.
• Identify supply constraints and negotiate/resolve issues with CMOs to meet the supply plan.
• Recommend inventory policies, safety stock strategies, and supply planning parameters for commercial operations.
• Serve as the primary supply planning leader for a global network of CMOs, contract packagers, and third-party logistics providers.
• Partner with external manufacturing organizations to align production schedules, capacity plans, and material availability.
• Develop metrics and KPIs to monitor manufacturing performance, capacity utilization, and inventory health.
• Drive long-range capacity planning across multiple manufacturing sites and contract partners.
• Partner with key stakeholders including Drug Product, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Finance, and Program Management.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or related discipline with 6+ years of Pharma/Biotech experience in cGMP biologics manufacturing, OR
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or related discipline with 8+ years of Pharma/Biotech experience in cGMP biologics manufacturing.
• Demonstrated experience managing supply planning activities across a global network of CMOs and third-party partners.
• Proven experience leading and facilitating a formal S&OP process with executive-level participation.
• Strong understanding of supply planning, inventory management, capacity planning, and supply chain risk management.
• Proficiency in planning and reporting tools, ranging from Excel to established ERP packages.
• Experience supporting commercial product launches and building network readiness.

Preferred Qualifications

• APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP, or equivalent).

Benefits

• Competitive base salary ($150,000 - $180,000 USD).
• Annual performance incentive bonus.
• New hire equity and ongoing performance-based equity.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401k match.
• Flexible time off and paid holidays.

About the Company

Vera Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on developing treatments for serious immunological diseases. Our mission is to advance treatments that target the source of disease in order to change the standard of care for patients.