Planner, Procure to Pay Lead Analyst – Evernorth – Hybrid

The Planner is responsible for assisting in demand planning, inventory optimization and supply planning for one or more Evernorth Health Service Mail Order Pharmacy location/s. This includes primarily assisting in data entry as well as analyzing, monitoring and identifying trends for demand and supply planning of all drug products. The Planner will work within Oracle EBS and utilize Demantra for demand planning. The primary goal of the Planner will be to assist in maximizing patient service levels and maximizing inventory investment. Additionally, this role will learn the tools available to Planners to maximize forecast accuracy using advanced forecasting methods in Demantra supplemented by planner over-rides where necessary. Responsible for ensuring the appropriate settings for the long term plan for auto-generated Purchase Orders and optimizing Inventory levels, is executed. Day to day interactions with other planners, commercial and DoD buyers, commercial and DoD purchasing managers, drug file, drug sourcing and site operations. Ultimate goal is developing the skills to transition to the Planner, Procure to Pay Advisor role.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• •Execute day to day planning changes as directed by Planning Manager.
• •Consult business partners and adjust as necessary within guidelines.
• •Utilize exception based data and reports to make manual adjustments to forward looking forecast based on direction/SOPs.
• •Validate data to achieve optimal inventory and service levels that support expected volume and maximize patient on time delivery goals, as directed.
• •Make changes to demand and supply parameters within the Oracle system, in partnership with planning team.
• •Support future implementation of Sales and Operations planning initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS

• •Bachelor’s degree, preferred
• •2+ years procurement experience
• •Attention to detail
• •Strong written and verbal communication skills
• •Time management and organizational skills required
• •Ability to work in a fast paced environment following directions or independent as needed
• •Working knowledge of Oracle EBS, Demantra, and ASCP a plus.
• •Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Intermediate Excel Skills required
• •APICS certification is beneficial, not required

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 63,800 - 106,300 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, paid holidays, and leaves of absence. 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.

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