Global Product Planner - Fixed Term

F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 78,600 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits package

Discretionary bonus possible

Job summary

F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG is seeking a Global Product Planner in Indianapolis, IN to manage supply plans across multiple hubs including Mannheim, Germany. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of related experience in a logistics or inventory control function.

You will work closely with suppliers while developing and delivering supply plans and ensuring adherence to S&OP schedules. The position offers flexibility with up to 2 days of remote work allowed per week and a competitive salary package.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in logistics, marketing, or inventory control with an international focus.
• Proficient in supply-chain data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage global supply plans using affiliate forecasts.
• Deliver supply plans to manufacturing and supplier partners.
• Monitor cycle time, critical batches, and planning parameters.

Skills

Problem-solving

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, logistics, marketing, production, or related field

Tools

SAP

OMP

Job description

Global Product Planner – Supply Chain Management (Fixed term until end 2027)

Summary

As a Global Product Planner you will manage supply plans across Indianapolis, IN and Mannheim, Germany hubs, maintaining product availability, optimizing MRP data, and coordinating with suppliers, regions and affiliates.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage global supply plans using affiliate forecasts and GSC strategic guidance.
• Deliver supply plans to manufacturing and supplier partners, ensuring adherence to S&OP schedules.
• Monitor cycle time, critical batches, and planning parameters to avoid stockouts and destruction costs.
• Monitor schedule adherence during S&OP meetings and address deviations.
• Respond to system alerts for supply issues and recommend timely resolutions.
• Work with IBL/IPM to define product allocations during bottlenecks and keep stakeholders informed.
• Manage inventory at global distribution centers to maintain high service levels at lowest cost.
• Support life cycle management for product launches, conversions, and phase outs, controlling launch dates and clearance of discontinued products.
• Own parameter settings for planning and supply master data across global and local systems.
• Develop or gather reports for planning processes such as Annual Planning and S&OP.
• Participate in project and sub‑project management with budget responsibility.
• Analyze complex data sets and conduct process/system analyses, including training and best‑practice presentations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, logistics, marketing, production, inventory control, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in logistics, marketing, production, inventory control or purchasing functions with international focus.
• Proficiency in SAP, OMP, and other supply‑chain data analysis tools.
• Strong problem‑solving, negotiation, stakeholder‑management, and communication skills.
• Project management experience and the ability to lead initiatives with budget responsibility.
• Travel up to 10% of time.

Employment Details

• Term: Fixed‑term until end of 2027.
• Location: Indianapolis, IN (on‑site, up to 2 days per week working from home allowed).
• Relocation benefits not available for this posting.
• $78,600 – $146,000 annual salary range (based on Indianapolis location); additional discretionary bonus possible.

Benefits

Eligible for the employee benefits package defined in the company handbook. Detailed benefits information is available upon request.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Roche is an equal‑opportunity employer. The company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination and offers accommodations for applicants with disabilities. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.