Pharma SCM Tactical Planner: Lead Production & Inventory

Novartis; Lavamünd; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Novartis is seeking a Tactical Planner to lead production planning, inventory optimization, and lifecycle initiatives across manufacturing, quality, logistics, and commercial teams. You will ensure stable product supply and support business growth by partnering with global supply chain teams.

This role offers visibility into critical supply chain decisions and requires strong cross-functional collaboration, ERP proficiency (SAP), and knowledge of GMP in a regulated environment.

Qualifikationen

• More than 3 years experience as a scheduler/material planner in the production planning/supply chain field.
• Native-level Japanese and Business-level English proficiency
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional stakeholders and drive alignment across complex organizations.
• Experience using enterprise resource planning systems, preferably SAP, for planning and operational activities.
• Working knowledge of GMP requirements and regulated industry environments.
• Experience in areas other than supply chain (sales, manufacturing, quality) is preferred.

Aufgaben

• Develop and maintain master production schedules to balance demand, capacity, inventory, and service targets.
• Lead supply planning activities and support the Sales and Operations Planning process.
• Monitor customer demand, manage supply commitments, and resolve supply constraints proactively.
• Coordinate product launches, transfers, changes, and lifecycle projects across cross-functional teams.
• Optimize inventory levels and planning parameters to improve supply performance and operational efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement of supply chain processes, systems, and planning practices.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, logistics, quality, and commercial stakeholders to ensure reliable product supply.

Kenntnisse

Inventory Management

Master Data

Operational Excellence

Order Management

Tools

SAP

Jobbeschreibung

Novartis is seeking a Tactical Planner to lead production planning, inventory optimization, and lifecycle initiatives across manufacturing, quality, logistics, and commercial teams. You will ensure stable product supply and support business growth by partnering with global supply chain teams.

This role offers visibility into critical supply chain decisions and requires strong cross-functional collaboration, ERP proficiency (SAP), and knowledge of GMP in a regulated environment.