Production Planner

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A healthier future. It's what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come. Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love. That's what makes us Roche.

As the Production Planner, you will play a pivotal role in planning and/or purchasing products designated for use in manufacturing replenishment and new product launches. You will be responsible for analyzing inventory to ensure consistency with production plans and company inventory policies, while interfacing with Finance to report financial impact. In this role, you will work closely with vendors, procurement, and internal teams to meet production plan requirements and resolve technical issues and ensure a smooth product supply.

The opportunity:

• Plan and/or purchase, and manage inventory to ensure supply levels meet required parameters, achieve CDI goals, and maintain a smooth product supply chain.

• Analyzes demand and assumes responsibility for production orders and/or purchase orders, and collaborate with vendors, procurement, and value stream teams to resolve technical issues related to procured materials.

• Create, review, and communicate delivery schedules with third-party suppliers, production, management, and onsite and offsite warehouses.

• Actively review safety stock levels, re-order points, and planning parameters for all materials, making necessary adjustments. Manage Material Master Data, including lead time, lot size, safety stock/time, etc., to support inventory and production planning.

• Prepare and lead meetings on production priorities, raw materials, timelines, or delays.

• Identify and mitigate the risk of materials reaching the end of life

• Manages direct inventory up to value of $60 M - responsible for cover days of inventory and write-offs

Who You Are:

Minimum requirements:

• You hold an Associate's Degree in Business Administration or related field, or equivalent combination of education and work-related experience (Bachelor's degree preferred)

• 2+ years of related experience, and proficiency in SAP, ERP.

• LEAN/6Sigma certification (Green Belt or Black Belt)

• Demonstrated successful experience in Kanban, VMI, and Consignment implementation.

Preferred:

• You thrive in a dynamic, inclusive environment which gives you full accountability for your own contributions and development

• You have a keen interest in building a personal network

• You are resourceful and flexible in problem solving and working in a collaborative and inclusive manner.

• You preferably have a degree in Supply Chain Management or business area, or equivalent level of experience with a demonstrated record of purchasing and planning in a related field.

Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting.

Pay transparency

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Branchburg is 59,000.00 - 109,600.00 USD Annual. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

Benefits

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100'000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Let's build a healthier future, together.

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