Clinical Production Planner Associate

Job description

Job Description

Local candidates only. No relocation available.

PURPOSE
Clinical Production Planner Associate will assist with the developing and managing the execution of the supply plan based on agreed upon safety stock levels while optimizing clinical production operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Assists with the execution of Clinical Production Plan.
• Ensures applicable coverage of materials to meet manufacturing and packing plans.
• Ensures transparency and priorities of orders.
• Assists with the establishment of the optimum cycle to maximize flexibility, while minimizing WIP.
• Participation on monthly Demand Management team.
• Assists with determining and informing production priorities and overtime requirements.
• Supply Chain Principles – understanding of Materials Management principles such as (but not limited to) MPS, MRP, CRP, DRP, SFC, purchasing, distribution, import/export, transportation, etc.
• Pharmaceutical Production – knowledge of pharmaceutical operations and industry practices. Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices. (cGMPs)
• Working knowledge of SAP and ability to learn cell chain software systems

Leadership, Values and Behaviors
• Courteous/professional interaction with internal and external customers
• Troubleshoots issues
• Communicates effectively and efficiently among peer groups. Promotes open communication among peers. Listens to others with empathy and tries to understand different views and opinions.
• Attention to detail and forward thinking ability.
• Perform a variety of duties to support team objectives.

EEO Statement

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and take pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Desired profile

Minimum requirements

EDUCATION:
• Bachelor of Science in Logistics, Business, Industrial Engineering or Operations Research preferred.
• APICS certification strongly desired but not required.

EXPERIENCE:
• 1- 3 years planning experience in a pharmaceutical operations environment or relevant work experience.
• Experience working in a GMP environment is preferred.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical principles and supply chain practices and software systems is preferred.