Network Production Planner

Cpl in partnership with our client Pfizer are seeking a Network Production Planner to join the team in their Newbridge site for a 12 month fixed term contract. This role will require onsite presence throughout training period then Hybrid working model going forward. 

Network Production Planner 

ROLE SUMMARY: 

The Production Planner is responsible for all activities related to 

• Production Planning 
• Demand / Capacity Management 
• Plan Governance 
• System Parametrization and MD review 
• Inventory Control 

The role collaborates with Production Scheduling Team, Production Planning Team and other stakeholders to ensure a feasible and balanced supply plan in accordance with agreed service levels, safety stock, appropriate raw material and supply plans, capacity plans and identified constraints. The Production Planner is accountable to deliver against a range of metrics. The role is responsible to perform in compliance with the global model and suggest improvements whilst working with the team lead and the global process owner through the IMEx framework. 

Production Planning 

• Review alerts (exceeding threshold); Identify proposed changes; Prioritize orders, working with the scheduling team; 
• Attend the Material Supply Tier 1 meeting; Share urgent issues and ensures escalation into Tier 2 boards; 
• Actively participate in the Cross Site calls: flag demand signal issues; Identify network material supply issues and proposed plan changes; ensure alignment of the demand and supply signal 
• Handover orders to the scheduling team ensuring network material availability 
• Conduct weekly 'handshake' meeting with Production Schedulers to discuss priorities and to monitor / control schedule break-ins 

Demand/Capacity management 

• Support a monthly demand changes analysis flagging substantial changes in demand and analyse the results with the planning team lead to evaluate the impacts and address any concerns with stakeholders. 
• Liaise with upstream/downstream supplying sites to interrogate and validate demand changes; Identify root causes; Ensure system requirements up to date 
• Model system demand gaps caused by source change 
• Work with network stakeholders to resolve demand signal issues; 
• Support the scenarios planning analysis. 
• Manage the resource capacity in the system to ensure a feasible plan and a correct demand signal upstream. 
• Collaborate with Production Scheduling Team to resolve asset balancing trade-offs; 

Plan Governance 

• Support the allocation plan with BSL guidance and handover to Scheduling (in constrained supply scenarios) 
• Participate in weekly supply governance calls to troubleshoot low stock issues and balance cost vs. supply trade-offs 
• Track root causes and prioritize remediation and prevention actions 

Parameters and Metrics 

• Review / update system supply chain Master Data. 
• Monitors the Key Planning Metrics (such as Market coverage, etc..) and take actions to improve them; escalate metrics within Tier structure 

Inventory control of (API/DP)  

• Ensures inventory usage of network materials and avoids obsolescence by checking their ageing 
• Track, review and communicate network material I inventory vs. target MoH 
• Monitor network material shelf life; Ensure adherence to RIDS avoidance processes; Coordinate RIDS process with site MRB 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS  

• BS/BA in Technical or Business field required (supply chain management, systems or industrial engineering); advanced degree a plus. 
• Experience in Logistics and Supply Chain Management in Pharmaceutical Industry or equivalent. Proven experience in supply and inventory planning and operational execution 
• Understanding of the logistics and supply chain environment, process development, and ERP/advanced planning systems (e.g., APO, ECC, BI) and best practices is required. 
• Demonstrated analytical, strategic thinking/planning, and problem-solving skills. 
• Understanding of manufacturing and packaging activities 
• Ability to work effectively in an environment of competing priorities with concurrent deadlines. 
• Ability to work in a complex matrix organization with strong teamwork orientation. 
• Ability to interact, build effective relationships at all levels of the organization 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• APICS CPIM or CSCP certification preferred.