Supply Planner

What You Will Do:

• Convert the demand plan/requirement into a network supply plan. This includes developing and sending a master production schedule and distribution requirements plan while optimizing network capacity.
• Manage inventory and achieve required inventory levels at the defined inventory component level across network stocking locations to meet customer demand levels. Address inventory imbalances and implement corrective actions.
• Identify and resolve capacity constraints over the planning horizon to support development of a feasible plan.
• Balance production planning across the network to maintain sprint capacity, including load leveling in preparation for maintenance shut downs, seasonal volumes, etc.
• Identify and address supply variability issues and support demand planning in forecast accuracy improvement process to improve overall plan feasibility and reliability. Coordinate root cause analysis and resolution of these issues with key cross-functional stakeholders as needed.
• Monitor key master data and supply chain parameters in planning/ERP system(s.)
• Coordinate inter-plant scheduling constraints related to schedule break-ins, raw materials, etc. facilitated through regular communication.
• Support the sales and operations planning process.
• Identify, analyze & implement continuous improvement opportunities to result in service improvements or cost savings. Interact with key cross-functional stakeholders as required for success.
• Implement new procedures to support evolving business practices.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A degree in business, supply chain, engineering, science or similar.
• 3 year+ supply or production planning experience in multi-national company MUST
• Previous experience in manufacturing environment of pharmaceutical, life science, bio-tech, food, chemical industries or similar is a plus.
• preferably for manufacturing environment with global operations.
• Capacity to step up for a more global role at a later stage and grow together with the business growth.
• Ability to create new planning processes to identify and solve existing problems to improve overall efficiency.
• Proficiency with MS Office, primarily Excel, ERP.