Job Description:

1. Objectives and Responsibilities

• Accountable for local E2E product flow and performance in alignment with Global Functions (EPL, VCL, TLI, RD&S, CSC), Local Quality Owner and Operations

• Point of Contact for Demand Management and other partners as the need arises

• Responsible for capacity scenario analysis and reporting for Schaffhausen portfolio to support E2E decision

• Responsible Site Planning representative for tech transfer and launch activities of new products partnering with various global and site functions

• Lead SRM preparation and reporting for Schaffhausen site

• Shaping and continuous improvement of processes

2. Main Duties / Additional Duties / Sphere of Authority

• Own product specific planning KPI’s

• Local product specific interface/single point of contact for Global Functions regarding tactical/operational topics

• Ensure Monthly MPC with EPL and support financial BP process

• Single point of contact for upstream plants in the supply chain

• Optimization of production schedules according to customer demand and available capacity (incl. scenario planning)

• Design planning relevant set-up of new products during different product life cycles (clinical, PPQs, commercial launch)

• On-time launch of new product owing key activities within area of responsibility

• Guarantee optimal customer service and address potential future supply constraints

• Internal coordination within other Planning functions for the detailed and master schedule - particularly in case of different products running on the same line

• Support of timely release in collaboration with Local Quality Owner

• Identifies issue and owns follow-ups on escalated items that may impact supply with the EPL function and other functions (STEM 2, Criticalities, Quality)

• Own product- and asset-specific Master Production Schedule (generation, analysis, follow-up)

• Ad hoc participation in Global VCL Team meetings & product specific representation of the site

• Own local Value Stream Map of products in responsibility

• Identify cost improvement and lean opportunities

• Keep overview on product specific site projects beyond tactical supply

• E2E configuration; collaboration with EPL to define and maintain local E2E planning parameters

• Makes and coordinates simulations and issue resolution recommendations for the SRM on asset/product level for the products under responsibility

• Compliance with the GxP, Safety and SOX requirements and guidelines, which are connected to the respective function

3. Qualifications

A minimum of a Bachelor's degree is required - Master's degree is preferred.

APICS and Supply Chain certification is prefered.

Experience

5+ years of related experience in MFG and/or Logistics/supply chain - preferably within the pharma industry.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Profound understanding of Supply Chain Management and network flows

• Ability to act as change agent/leader

• Collaborates effectively to achieve performance improvement

• Extended knowledge of SAP is highly preferable

• Extended knowledge of OMP is highly preferable

• Establish effective communications

• High analytical and quantitative skills

• Ability to handle multiple initiatives and work in a matrix environment where priorities change rapidly and a sense of urgency is required

• Ability to partner; look for collaboration with people from different departments, diverse backgrounds and maturity levels

• High resilience

• Capabilities to navigate and lead initiatives in a complex environment

4. Other Requirements

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills: