Production Planning Lead

Fujirebio Europe; Gent; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Attractive benefits package

Opportunities for development

Informal company culture

Résumé du poste

Fujirebio Europe is seeking a Production Planning Lead in Ghent to ensure standardized production planning across all activities. You will own the production planning process, driving efficiency and data-driven decision-making in a complex manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate should have a Master’s degree and over 8 years of experience, particularly with SAP in life sciences. Join a collaborative culture enhancing healthcare through innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain or equivalent.
• >8 years' experience in production planning or supply chain.
• Strong experience with SAP (MRP, production planning).
• Proven track record in process standardization and continuous improvement.
• Strong analytical mindset and problem-solving skills.

Responsabilités

• End-to-end ownership of production planning for Innoline products.
• Drive a standardized 'one way of working' with templates and guidelines.
• Act as the main point of contact for Demand Planning and Commercial teams.
• Define, implement, and monitor key planning KPIs.
• Lead initiatives to improve planning efficiency and reduce waste.

Description du poste

The Production Planning Lead is responsible for ensuring robust, efficient and standardized production planning processesacross all production activities within Fujirebio Ghent.

The role combines hands-on production planning ownership with planning governance, planning process harmonization, and (SAP-driven) professionalization, enabling a scalable and data-driven supply chain organization.

Your responsibilities

1. Operational Production Planning (Kits & Antibody/CDMO)

You take end-to-end ownership of production planning for Innoline products, translating demand forecasts into SAP production orders and realistic production timelines.

You ensure robust plans by balancing capacity constraints, batch sizing, campaign planning, raw material availability and shelf-life considerations.

2. Planning & Process Professionalization

You drive a standardized "one way of working" with consistent templates, assumptions and rules, and maintain clear Planning Guidelines (principles, roles, responsibilities, escalation pathways).

You lead the professionalization of planning processes in SAP and/or other tools, including correct use of MRP, alignment of master data and improved integration between demand, supply and execution.

You act as a key interface between planning, IT and business stakeholders, while driving cross-training and ensuring sufficient backup across platforms.

You further structure and professionalize antibody and CDMO planning by defining clear principles for make-to-stock versus make-to-order, prioritization, capacity allocation and project-based planning.

3. Demand Interface & S&OP Alignment

You act as the main point of contact for Demand Planning and Commercial teams, actively challenging and validating forecasts based on historical trends and operational constraints.

You translate demand variability into clear insights on supply risks, inventory evolution and expiry exposure.

You contribute to a structured monthly S&OP cycle.

You define, implement and monitor key planning KPIs such as service level (OTIF), planning adherence, schedule stability and expiry-related scrap.

You lead initiatives to improve planning efficiency, reduce waste and increase predictability.

You drive a culture of data-driven decision-making.

Your profile

Master's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain or equivalent, with >8 years' experience in production planning or supply chain.

Strong experience with SAP (MRP, production planning) and complex manufacturing environments, preferably in life sciences or diagnostics.

Proven track record in process standardization, cross-functional coordination and continuous improvement (Lean / WCM).

Strong analytical mindset and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complexity into clear and actionable planning decisions.

Ability to influence without formal authority, build trust across stakeholders, and drive alignment between Demand, Production and Supply Chain.

Able to balance hands-on operational execution with a structured approach to continuous improvement and planning maturity.

Why join Fujirebio?

• A challenging full-time position with a competitive salary and attractive benefits package.
• An engaging and stimulating work environment where you contribute daily to improving healthcare.
• A role with varied responsibilities, offering the autonomy to shape your position.
• An open and informal company culture that fosters collaboration across scientific, operational, commercial and support teams.
• Ample opportunities to further develop your knowledge, skills and talents within a recognized Great Place to Work.