Inventory Planning Manager: Master Production & Schedule

BioSpace; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Incentive programs eligibility

Job summary

AbbVie in Illinois seeks an Inventory Planning Manager to coordinate the master production plan and ensure on-time finished goods delivery. You will lead cross-functional teams, optimize planning parameters, and drive the S&OP process to meet financial and strategic goals.

Experience with MPS, MRPI, and SAP is essential; strong communication and analytical skills are required for success in a dynamic pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or engineering fields; MBA desirable.
• 5+ years in Materials Management with Master Production Scheduling, Inventory Control, Production Activity Control, and Materials Requirements Planning.
• Experience with SAP and MS Office tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute the full window of firmed orders of the production schedule, supporting schedule execution and timely finished goods delivery.
• Oversee the site's work order coordinators/specialists supporting the production plan in providing guidance, coaching, and proper strategic direction.
• Handle unplanned orders and provide delivery commitments by checking material availability, and maintaining constant communication with Corporate Planning, or directly with customers.
• Communicate schedule changes/risk proactively with stakeholders and engage decision makers to enable right production decisions are made.
• Lead the overall daily schedule review process focused on monitoring performance and following through on resulting actions with material management and cross functional partners.
• Prepare the weekly / monthly production plan. Factors incorporated into this plan are dynamic, including an evaluation of known and projected demands, trends, manufacturing and finishing lead times, raw material and finishing supply lead times, inventory investment, and predetermined target levels.
• Manage the weekly MPS lock discussion meeting between cross functional plant groups to ensure the best finite schedule set is attainable by all parties.
• Drive the schedule reporting process to analyze Actuals vs. Plan/LBE, provide accurate and timely volume estimates for site financial reporting, and actively work with key stakeholders to understand drivers for variances.
• Responsible for maintaining the effectiveness of the INFOR planning system for the material management department.
• Set strategic direction for new NPI focused on process, right first time, and schedule adherence; Support the introduction of new products to the site.

Skills

Master Production Scheduling

Inventory Control

Production Activity Control

Materials Requirements Planning

Analytical skills

Communication

Excel

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Sciences or Engineering

MBA desirable

Tools

SAP

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

AbbVie in Illinois seeks an Inventory Planning Manager to coordinate the master production plan and ensure on-time finished goods delivery. You will lead cross-functional teams, optimize planning parameters, and drive the S&OP process to meet financial and strategic goals.

Experience with MPS, MRPI, and SAP is essential; strong communication and analytical skills are required for success in a dynamic pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.