thepharmacyhub
Planning Coordinator - Pharmacy Operations
At a Glance
- Location
- United States
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Posted
- 2026-02-13T13:42:13-05:00
Key Requirements
Required Skills
Domain Knowledge
- Healthcare
- Manufacturing
Requirements
Minimum 10 years of professional scheduling experience — preferably in pharmacy operations, healthcare, manufacturing.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Google Workspace. Experience using scheduling or workforce management is a plus.
Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
Strong communication and collaboration skills across multiple departments.
Ability to manage time-sensitive data and make data-driven decisions quickly.
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
Responsibilities
The Planning Coordinator will be responsible for creating and maintaining detailed work schedules across departments, ensuring optimal staffing based on performance metrics, order volume, and operational priorities. This role requires a strategic thinker with a strong background in scheduling complex, multi-department workflows — preferably in healthcare, manufacturing, or pharmacy operations. The ideal candidate will proactively adjust schedules based on real-time changes, such as time-off requests or workload fluctuations, and collaborate closely with department leads to ensure operational efficiency.
Develop, implement, and manage daily and weekly schedules for all operational departments: PV1, Fulfillment, PV2, Shipping, Warehouse, Inventory, and Compounding.
Use operational metrics (volume forecasts, turnaround times, labor capacity, etc.) to guide scheduling decisions.
Coordinate with department supervisors to adjust schedules based on staff availability, absences, or time-off requests.
Maintain and update workforce data, shift coverage, and performance trends.