Planning & Validation Specialist

Grifols, S.A; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global healthcare company is seeking a Junior Production Planning Specialist in Melbourne who will support supply and demand balance for manufactured products. The role involves analyzing schedules, managing procurement, and ensuring compliance in a production environment. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree, experience in manufacturing planning, and proficiency in SAP R3. The position offers a benefits package and a permanent contract with flexible remote work options.

Benefits

Benefits package

Permanent contract

Flexibility: 1 day remote working occasionally

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing planning and validation processes.
• Proficiency in SAP R3 (mandatory) and knowledge of cGMP and ISO 13485 quality systems.
• Autonomous, detail‑oriented, able to manage stress, and work effectively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Analyze supply and demand, propose production schedules, and manage procurement planning.
• Maintain and update MPS, MRP parameters, and material master data.
• Oversee production orders, material availability, and change management processes.
• Conduct validation activities to ensure compliance with internal and external standards.
• Prepare qualification and validation protocols, train staff, and participate in risk assessments.
• Ensure effective communication between manufacturing, supply chain, and validation teams.

Skills

Strong planning

Problem‑solving

Communication abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

SAP R3

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well‑being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma‑derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.

We believe that diversity adds value to our business, our teams, and our culture. We are committed to equal employment opportunities that foster an inclusive environment.

As a Junior Production Planning Specialist, you will play a key role in supporting the balance of internal and external supply and demand for locally manufactured products. You will also contribute to equipment qualification and process validation activities, gaining valuable hands‑on experience in a dynamic production environment.

What your responsibilities will be

• Analyze supply and demand, propose production schedules, and manage procurement planning.
• Maintain and update MPS, MRP parameters, and material master data.
• Oversee production orders, material availability, and change management processes.
• Conduct validation activities to ensure compliance with internal and external standards.
• Prepare qualification and validation protocols, train staff, and participate in risk assessments.
• Ensure effective communication between manufacturing, supply chain, and validation teams.

Who you are

• Skills: Strong planning, problem‑solving, and communication abilities.
• Qualifications: Experience in manufacturing planning and validation processes.
• Education: Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Technical Knowledge: Proficiency in SAP R3 (mandatory), Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and knowledge of cGMP and ISO 13485 quality systems.
• Soft Skills: Autonomous, detail‑oriented, able to manage stress, and work effectively within a team.

What we offer

• Benefits package
• Permanent contract
• Flexibility: 1 day remote working occasionally

For more information about Grifols, visit www.grifols.com. If you’re interested in joining our company and meet the qualifications, apply today!

Grifols is an equal opportunity employer.