Manager, Site Planning

Lead weekly and monthly planning processes within the site, driving key discussions with cross-functional stakeholders.

Translate tactical planning input from Global Supply Chain into actionable, site-specific production plans.

Oversee short-term production, release, and supply plans, proactively flagging and resolving potential delays or risks.

Monitor site capacity over the tactical horizon for Drug Substance (DS), proposing optimization aligned with S&OP requirements.

Support the creation of a valid, risk-aware production plan and lead preparation for its monthly review.

Maintain planning master data and parameters in SAP/APO in partnership with master data management and global SC.

Collaborate with warehouse operations and site SC leadership to ensure supply priorities and customer service levels are met.

Ensure global supply chain standards are applied and sustained locally within the planning function.

Support material availability oversight with the Global Material Planning team on a weekly/monthly basis.

Measure and report on key performance metrics including on-time supply to plan, inventory vs. targets, and critical materials performance.

Apply root cause analysis to resolve recurring supply chain planning challenges.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to site planning processes and systems integration.

BS/BA in Supply Chain, Science or Economics/Finance with 10 years' experience.

6+ years' experience as a Production Planner within Biotech, Pharma or other related batch production manufacturing environments.

DS manufacturing Site experience strongly preferred.

3+ years' experience with SAP MPS and MRP.

APICS/ASCM CPIM and CSCP accreditations preferred.

Working knowledge of site supply chain processes including demand management, S&OP, production planning, capacity planning, material planning and procurement, order fulfilment, master data and life-cycle management.

Demonstrated ability to lead through influence, at all levels, in a complex environment with matrix organization.

Demonstrated ability to collaborate across boundaries (functional and cultural) and form effective working relationships with colleagues.

Customer and business focused – determined to deliver successful outcomes in a cost-effective way.

Demonstrated change management and process management experience is preferred: demonstrated usage of data to drive process improvements.

Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.

Bachelor's Degree

May be subject to pre-employment and periodic medical assessments, 70% in-office work model, smoke-free, alcohol-free, and drug-free work environment.