Senior Associate Production Planner

ZipRecruiter; Borough of Swale; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical company seeks a Supply Chain professional to support production scheduling, inventory management, and process improvements. The role involves collaboration across departments to ensure efficient operations. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in Supply Chain, preferably within the pharmaceutical industry.

Benefits

health insurance

retirement plans

paid leave

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Supply Chain role.
• Knowledge of Supply Chain functions and lean.
• Pharmaceutical industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules based on sales forecasts.
• Execute Master Production Schedule (MPS) and Material Requirements Planning (MRP).
• Implement control measures and monitor inventory.

Skills

production scheduling

data analysis

communication

continuous improvement tools

Tools

ERP (SAP)

Job description

Job Description

If you are a current Jazz employee, please apply via the Internal Career site. Jazz Pharmaceuticals is a global biopharma company dedicated to transforming patients' lives through innovative medicines for serious diseases, often with limited or no therapeutic options.

Our diverse portfolio includes therapies for sleep disorders, epilepsy, and cancer, supported by pioneering research in oncology and neuroscience. Headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, Jazz has research labs, manufacturing facilities, and employees worldwide.

Visit www.jazzpharmaceuticals.com for more information.

Reporting and Responsibilities

This role reports to the Logistics Associate Director and supports end-to-end Supply Chain activities, ensuring efficient operations and linking commercial activities to distribution partners.

Essential Functions

• Production Scheduling: Develop and maintain detailed production schedules based on sales forecasts, customer orders, and inventory levels.
• Support New Product Introductions (NPI) and analyze reporting data to identify process improvements.
• Maintain Long Term Planning and Capacity data; support supply chain projects.
• Deputise for senior production planners as needed.
• Ensure compliance with cGxP and Health & Safety standards.

Detailed Responsibilities

• Execute Master Production Schedule (MPS) and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) to ensure seamless supply.
• Collaborate with departments on demand changes and new product launches.
• Assess production capacity, monitor inventory, and implement control measures.
• Develop and maintain KPI data, dashboards, and reports.
• Promote continuous improvement and process efficiencies.
• Ensure ERP system accuracy (SAP) and data integrity.
• Identify issues and support business needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Supply Chain role.
• Knowledge of Supply Chain functions, lean, and continuous improvement tools.
• Excellent communication, data analysis, and ERP (SAP) skills.
• Pharmaceutical industry experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently, collaboratively, and handle multiple responsibilities.

Additional Information

Jazz is an equal opportunity employer. The successful candidate will be eligible for benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid leave. For more details, visit https://careers.jazzpharma.com/benefits.html.