Tactical Planner, TechOps - Supply Chain

Job description

Job Description

Plan, direct or coordinate the work activities and resources necessary for manufacturing products in cGMP environment in accordance with cost, quality, and quantity specifications. Coordinate resource management (people, equipment, facilities). Work with multidisciplinary teams to meet production schedules and implement process improvement projects. Responsible for planning, scheduling, coordinating, and monitoring production planning in strategic planning support to meet site business targets. Develop 24-month production plan considering inventory goals, production efficiency, customer service support, financial goals, and compliance requirements. Facilitate Supply Review Meeting, provide meeting coordination, agenda, and preparation of meeting output. Coordinate with Life Cycle Manager to ensure alignment on product life-cycle activities (such as launch, production transfer, technical life cycle management projects, manufacturing changes) across global and local functions. Work with MPR/ERP systems. Perform SAP activities as required, including maintaining master data for planning parameters. Perform equipment resource capacity planning as required. Maintain assigned operational KPIs. Use LEAN Manufacturing and Six Sigma tools to perform risk assessment, identify root cause, solve critical issues in manufacturing lines and implement process improvements. Complete required Root Cause Analyses (RCAs) and Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs) as needed. Participate and lead cross-functional teams in process improvements activities related to planning function, including manufacturing efficiency, DP and raw material inventory planning, SAP planning enhancements, and other related activities. Responsible for implementation, compliance, and governance of practices according to Novartis Manufacturing Manual (NMM). Provide pharmaceutical technology support and troubleshooting to resolve production issues in pharmaceuticals GMP manufacturing environment. Follow all hazardous materials and hazardous waste management regulations and guidelines. Champion Quality Culture and ensure safe working environment in compliance with GMP/HSE regulations and guidelines, HA norms, Novartis policies, procedures and standards. Ensure compliance with international systems and standards such as ISO 31000 (risk management), ISO 14001 (environment), OHSAS 18001 (health & safety) for safe working environment. Responsible for implementation, compliance, and governance of practices and principles according to Novartis Operational Standards for Supply Chain Excellence (NOSSCE). Demonstrate and model Novartis values and behaviors.

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

Candidate must have Bachelor’s or foreign equivalent degree in Industrial Engineering, Pharmaceutical Science, or related field, and minimum 2 years’ industry knowledge and experience in: coordinating resource management (people, equipment, facilities) and working with multidisciplinary teams to meet production schedules and implement process improvement projects in cGMP environment; pharmaceutical technology support and troubleshooting to resolve production issues in pharmaceuticals cGMP manufacturing; MPR/ERP systems; SAP activities, including maintaining master data for planning parameters; using LEAN manufacturing and Six Sigma tools to perform risk assessment, identify root cause, solve critical issues in manufacturing lines, and implement process improvements; and ensuring compliance with GMP/HSE regulations, HA norms, and international systems and standards including ISO 31000, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 for safe working environment.