Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:
The planner is responsible for demand planning, inventory optimization, and supply planning for one or more Express Scripts Mail Order/Specialty Pharmacy location/s. This includes analyzing, monitoring and identifying trends for demand and supply planning of all drug products. This position is responsible for determining inventory strategy through the use advanced forecasting tools. The Sr. Planner will ensure the supply plan meets or exceeds the needs of the business with minimal or no impact to patient service levels.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Manage day to day planning activities by reviewing historical demand; analyze/monitor trends. Review and ensure supply plan supports required demand plan. Consult purchasing team and adjust as necessary Work with planning and site purchasing to set yearly inventory goals
• Work with internal customers to understand trends; identify opportunities to optimize inventory & service levels; ensure drug stock-outs are minimized; assist in root cause analysis and corrective action. Recommend, implement and present process improvements that drive cost savings
• Determine optimal inventory and service levels and provide monthly recommendations to Sr. Manager Fulfillment/Specialty Planning and site Purchasing Manager
• Manage demand and supply parameters within the Oracle WIMS system

QUALIFICATIONS:
Formal Education and/or Training:
BA/BS degree or 8-11 years equivalent working experience; MBA preferred

Years of Experience:
2 - 5 years relevant MRP planning experience; strong technical knowledge of ERP/MRP systems

Licensures/Certifications:
APICS certification preferred

Computer or Other Skills:
Proficient in Microsoft Office, advanced EXCEL skills for database formulas, sorting, pivot tables, charts; Working experience with ERP/MRP systems

Knowledge and Abilities:
Ability to interface with internal customers in a profession and ethical manner; Good written and verbal communications; Time management skills; Ability to influence leaders, peers, subordinates; Good financial & business acumen; Strong presentation skills; Ability to travel 20%

If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.For this position, we anticipate offering an annual salary of 83,600 - 139,300 USD / yearly, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location.

This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan.

At The Cigna Group, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer 401(k), company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year and paid holidays. For more details on our employee benefits programs, click here

About Evernorth Health Services

Evernorth Health Services, a division of The Cigna Group, creates pharmacy, care and benefit solutions to improve health and increase vitality. We relentlessly innovate to make the prediction, prevention and treatment of illness and disease more accessible to millions of people. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

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The Cigna Group has a tobacco-free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible. Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employment. These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.