Master Planner – Innovation & Portfolio Planning

Strategize, Launch, and Transform Pharmaceutical Portfolios

Our client is a leading manufacturer, packager, and distributor of over-the-counter pharmaceutical and consumer healthcare products. With state-of-the-art facilities and over 1,600 employees, they deliver high-quality, affordable medicines to major retailers nationwide. Known for innovation and operational excellence, they have steadily grown since their founding, expanding their product portfolio across solid, liquid, and topical doses. Their dedication to quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction has established them as a trusted leader in the global healthcare industry.

Be Part of the Action

Be part of our client’s team as a Master Planner – Innovation & Portfolio Planning, where you will lead supply chain planning for new product launches, manage product lifecycle transitions, optimize planning systems, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure innovation, efficiency, and global impact across their pharmaceutical and consumer healthcare products.

Global Career Snapshot

Employment type: Full time
Shift: Flexible Shift, Weekends Off
Work setup: Work from Home
Salary: USD 1,100 - USD 1,500

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Competitive package
• Medical life insurance
• Work-from-home setup
• Standard government and Emapta benefits
• Well-equipped, modern, and accessible offices
• Employee engagement
• Mentorship and exposure to global leaders and teams
• Diverse, inclusive, and supportive culture
• Transparent performance management
• Unlimited upskilling through Emapta Academy courses (Want to know more? Visit https://bit.ly/EmaptaTrainingCalendar)

What You Bring to the Table

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field
• 3–5 years of experience in supply chain planning, master scheduling, or innovation/portfolio planning
• Proven experience managing new product launches and product lifecycle transitions
• Strong proficiency in ERP systems and planning tools (SAP, Oracle)
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) and/or OTC pharmaceutical industries
• Knowledge of commercialization processes, regulatory considerations, and SKU complexity in CPG/OTC environments
• Experience working within stage-gate or structured innovation processes
• Experience with advanced planning tools such as Kinaxis
• APICS/IBF certification (e.g., CPIM, CSCP) is a plus

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in CPG and/or OTC pharmaceutical industries
• Knowledge of commercialization processes, regulatory considerations, and SKU complexity
• Familiarity with stage-gate or structured innovation processes
• Experience with advanced planning tools such as Kinaxis
• APICS/IBF certification (CPIM, CSCP) is a plus

Your Impactful Responsibilities

New Product Introduction (NPI) & Innovation Planning

• Lead supply chain workstream for new product launches, ensuring planning readiness across sourcing, production, and distribution
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners (R&D, Marketing, Commercial, Procurement, Manufacturing) to align timelines, planning parameters, and system setup
• Manage item master creation, planning attributes, and supply readiness in ERP systems for all new SKUs
• Drive risk mitigation to resolve timing, capacity, or material constraints that could impact launch success

Product Portfolio & Lifecycle Management

• Oversee active product portfolio, ensuring accurate data for new items, active SKUs, and discontinued products
• Partner with Demand Planning to ensure accurate forecasts and inventory alignment across the portfolio
• Monitor SKU productivity and lead initiatives to phase out slow-moving or obsolete products with minimal disruption
• Support end-to-end planning for product transitions, reformulations, and packaging updates

Planning Process & Systems Support

• Maintain and optimize planning parameters (lead times, lot sizes, safety stocks) for innovation and portfolio SKUs
• Ensure data integrity across ERP and planning platforms (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite)
• Improve innovation planning workflows, documentation, and governance practices continuously

Welcome to Emapta India – Your Gateway to Professional Excellence!

At Emapta India, we believe in fostering a community where your career aspirations align seamlessly with the stability of our growing organization. Join us in this journey where your professional dreams not only take root but also thrive in the vibrant landscape of Sri Lankan culture. Our diverse portfolio of international clients across various industries and a proven track record of success provide a stable foundation for your career. Team up with like-minded professionals who are passionate about making a meaningful impact through premium global opportunities at your fingertips

In India, Emapta opens the door to a unique opportunity. With preferring to open remote jobs in the country, our vision is to help you and thousands more reach your full potential and dreams without the need to leave the country and work abroad.

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