Production Planner

Servier Group; Poland; On-site; PLN 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Insurance

Social benefits

Job summary

Servier Group is looking for a Production Planner in Poland. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing production plans and schedules in a regulated environment, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring scheduling compliance with GMP requirements.

Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field and experience in supply chain roles, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry. We offer a competitive salary and an attractive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in Supply Chain roles.
• Very good knowledge of ERP systems, preferably SAP S/4HANA.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel with skills in data manipulation.

Responsibilities

• Develop production plans based on sales forecasts and inventory levels.
• Create and update production schedules considering technological constraints.
• Monitor daily execution of production plans and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Production Planning

Analytical Skills

SAP S/4HANA

MS Excel

Supply Chain Management

Education

University degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Kinaxis Maestro

Job description

Production Planner

The person in this role will be responsible for comprehensive production planning and scheduling in a regulated (GMP) environment, ensuring continuity of supply, optimization of inventory levels, and efficient utilization of production capacities, while actively supporting initiatives aimed at improving planning and operational processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop short-, mid-, and long-term production plans based on sales forecasts, customer orders, inventory levels, and available production capacities
• Create and update production schedules, taking into account technological and quality constraints as well as the availability of raw and packaging materials
• Perform capacity analysis (RCCP/CRP) to ensure order fulfillment and minimize the risk of shortages
• Monitor daily execution of the production plan and implement corrective actions in response to deviations
• Closely cooperate with Production, Quality, Local and Global Supply Chain teams
• Participate in the S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) process – preparing data, scenario analyses, and recommendations
• Support scheduling of new product introductions (NPI), intercompany transfers, and technological changes
• Monitor and analyse KPIs (OTIF, inventory levels, inventory turnover, capacity utilization, schedule adherence)
• Identify bottlenecks and initiate optimization actions within the supply chain
• Participate in continuous improvement projects (Lean initiatives, planning optimization, digitalization)
• Ensure compliance of planning processes with GMP requirements and quality procedures

Requirements:

• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in Supply Chain (Production Planning, Procurement, Demand Planning) in a manufacturing company
• Experience in the pharmaceutical, medical, cosmetics, or FMCG industry will be an advantage
• University degree (preferably technical, Supply Chain, engineering, or economics)
• Very good knowledge of ERP systems – practical experience with SAP S/4HANA is preferred
• Knowledge of APS planning tools – experience with Kinaxis Maestro will be considered an additional asset
• Practical experience in the S&OP process
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables, Power Query)
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work with large data sets
• Ability to identify risks and develop alternative planning scenarios
• Knowledge of planning processes: MRP, MPS, inventory management, planning parameters
• English at professional level
• Strong analytical thinking and ability to draw conclusions based on data
• Understanding of end-to-end (E2E) business processes in a manufacturing organization
• Ability to work under time pressure in a dynamic environment
• Independence, accuracy, and accountability
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in cross-functional project teams
• Proactive mindset and continuous improvement orientation

We Offer:

• Employment in a stable, international organization belonging to the Servier Group
• Employment contract
• Competitive salary and attractive benefits package (private medical care, insurance, social benefits)
• Opportunity to work in a modern planning systems environment (SAP S/4HANA, APS)
• Real impact on shaping planning processes within the organization
• Professional development opportunities within an international Supply Chain structure