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Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.\nGreat manufacturing starts with smart, responsive planning. As an Operational Scheduler, you will create and maintain production schedules that help teams deliver manufacturing activities smoothly and efficiently. You will balance materials, capacity and operational priorities, develop planning scenarios for changing production needs, and collaborate closely with manufacturing, quality and technical teams. Your work will also support continuous improvement of scheduling processes and tools, contributing to a more agile and reliable manufacturing environment.\nJob Description\nKey Responsibilities\nCreate feasible production schedules based on material availability, capacity, operational priorities and customer requirements.\nOptimize order sequencing within the planning time fence and communicate scheduling updates to relevant teams.\nCoordinate detailed planning across production, quality control, equipment cleaning, validation, qualification and technical activities.\nMonitor daily production activities, anticipate scheduling risks and adjust priorities when unexpected events occur.\nMaintain accurate scheduling master data, manufacturing orders, performance indicators and related reporting.\nInvestigate deviations from production schedules and coordinate appropriate corrective actions to improve schedule adherence.\nDevelop medium- and long-term planning scenarios for production ramp-ups, campaigns, shutdowns and changing resource needs.\nAnalyse workforce, material and technical requirements to support reliable execution of production plans.\nEnsure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice, Health, Safety and Environment requirements and internal manufacturing standards.\nImprove scheduling processes and tools, support qualification frameworks and deliver scheduling training to relevant production colleagues.\nEssential Requirements\nAdvanced Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to analyse and manage complex planning data.\nGood working knowledge of Microsoft Power BI and SAP.\nPrevious production planning or operational scheduling experience, with a strong understanding of planning processes.\nReliable and resilient, with the ability to remain effective when priorities or production needs change.\nPolite, diplomatic and considerate communicator who collaborates effectively across teams and functions.\nDesirable Requirements\nKnowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice requirements within a regulated manufacturing environment.\nBenefits & Rewards\nAt Novartis, we’re committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen.\nExpected Annual Base Salary Range for role: € 45,900 to € 85,300\nThe base salary offered is determined based on gender-neutral objectives, such as relevant skills, competencies and experience in accordance with the Novartis pay setting policy and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically.\nIn addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters.\nThe rewards of being part of our team go far beyond base pay and incentives. We also offer a variety of competitive benefits in kind to help you thrive personally and professionally, such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and global recognition programs. In addition, we provide flexible and hybrid working options, where possible, and minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave.\nPay equity is a fundamental principle of our employment policy and reflects our commitment to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment that treats all employees with dignity and respect, as outlined in our Code of Ethics.\nRead our brochure to learn more about our global total rewards offering: https://www.novartis.com/sites/novartis_com/files/novartis-life-handbook.pdf\nNote: Benefits and compensation may vary by country and are subject to local legal requirements, including provisions of collective bargaining agreements where applicable. 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