Director, supply chain planning

Cosette Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a US-based, fully integrated pharmaceutical company with capabilities in product development, manufacturing, and commercial operations. Cosette has a fast-growing portfolio of branded pharmaceuticals consisting of products in the cardiology, women's health, and migraine markets. Cosette has a long history in quality manufacturing of complex dosage forms including topical creams, ointments, oral liquids/solutions and suppositories, which has led to consistent supply to customers and commercialization success. Cosette has corporate and manufacturing facilities in New Jersey and North Carolina and is supported by more than 300 dedicated employees across all functional areas.

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Position Summary

As the Director, Supply Chain Planning, you will lead end-to-end supply and inventory planning for Cosette's External Portfolio. You will be responsible for ensuring reliable product availability while optimizing inventory, working capital, and customer service across a complex external supply network consisting of API suppliers, CMOs, CPOs, and component vendors.

In addition to operational leadership, you will play a key role in transforming the planning organization through talent development, process standardization, and digital enablement, helping build a scalable supply chain capable of supporting Cosette's future growth.

How You'll Spend Your Day

• Lead supply, inventory, and replenishment planning activities across the External Portfolio.
• Own and continuously improve the monthly Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) / Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process.
• Drive inventory optimization, service level improvements, and working capital performance.
• Collaborate with Commercial, Operations, Finance, Quality, and External Manufacturing teams to ensure supply continuity.
• Identify and mitigate supply risks, shortages, capacity constraints, and inventory imbalances.
• Establish planning governance, KPIs, and performance management processes.
• Develop planning talent through coaching, succession planning, and organizational development.
• Standardize planning processes, policies, and planning methodologies across the portfolio.
• Lead adoption of advanced planning tools, automation, analytics, and digital supply chain capabilities.
• Support product launches, tech transfers, portfolio changes, and network optimization projects.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or a related field; MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of pharmaceutical supply chain experience.
• 5+ years of leadership experience in planning and supply chain management.
• Proven experience managing S&OP, demand planning, supply planning, and inventory management processes.
• Experience supporting outsourced pharmaceutical manufacturing networks.
• Strong understanding of forecasting methodologies and inventory optimization strategies.
• SAP experience required; advanced planning systems experience preferred.
• Demonstrated success leading organizational transformation and change management initiatives.
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive results in a matrixed environment.
• Willingness to travel approximately 10-15%.

Salary Range

The expected annual base salary for this New Jersey based position is $186,000 - $233,000. In addition, you may be eligible for a discretionary bonus if you are an active employee on the payment date.

Benefits

Hired applicants will be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, health saving account, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement program, parental leave, wellness program, paid time off, volunteer time, and holidays.

Physical Requirements

This role will follow a hybrid work schedule, requiring three (3) onsite days per week at our Bridgewater, NJ office.