Planner

Bausch & Lomb GmbH; Greenville, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Bausch + Lomb is seeking a Production Planner to coordinate contract packaging schedules at the Greenville, SC plant. You will manage inventory, forecast demand, and support procurement while aligning with quality and manufacturing teams to ensure timely production and cost efficiency.

The role requires strong analytical skills, ERP proficiency, and the ability to communicate across supply chain functions to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, manufacturing operations or related field preferred.
• 0–5 years of production planning, demand planning, or supply chain ops ideal.
• Experience with inventory control and planning in manufacturing or contract manufacturing.
• Experience with MRP systems and planning signals.
• Exposure to pharmaceutical/medical device/consumer goods supply chains preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules for co-packing facilities.
• Coordinate with supply chain and procurement to ensure material availability and execution.
• Manage finished goods, work-in-progress, and bulk material inventory.
• Generate purchase orders and support procurement with quotes and specs.
• Serve as primary contact between co-packers and internal teams; track status.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance to meet standards and document issues.
• Prepare production status reports and communicate data to leadership.
• Use ERP systems to schedule, forecast, and plan improvements.

Skills

Production planning

Inventory management

Analytical skills

ERP systems

Cross-functional collaboration

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management

Tools

BlueYonder

ERP-Lx

Job description

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Bausch + Lomb (NYSE/TSX: BLCO) is a leading global eye health company dedicated to protecting and enhancing the gift of sight for millions of people around the world—from the moment of birth through every phase of life. Our mission is simple, yet powerful: helping you see better, to live better.

Our comprehensive portfolio of over 400 products is fully integrated and built to serve our customers across the full spectrum of their eye health needs throughout their lives. Our iconic brand is built on the deep trust and loyalty of our customers established over our 170-year history. We have a significant global research, development, manufacturing and commercial footprint of approximately 13,000 employees and a presence in approximately 100 countries, extending our reach to billions of potential customers across the globe. We have long been associated with many of the most significant advances in eye health, and we believe we are well positioned to continue leading the advancement of eye health in the future.

Objectives/Purpose of Job:

Execute production planning and scheduling for contract packaging operations to ensure efficient and timely production of goods. This role focuses on coordinating production schedules, managing inventory levels, and supporting procurement and quality activities. This position works closely with supply chain, procurement, quality assurance, sales, and manufacturing to support seamless operations of the contract packaging portion of supply.

Key Activities/Responsibilities:

• Production Planning & Scheduling: Develop and maintain production schedules for co-packing facilities. Coordinate with supply chain and procurement to ensure timely material availability and production execution against forecast and demand.
• Inventory Management: Manage and monitor inventory levels of finished goods, work-in-process, and bulk materials to optimize stock positions and minimize waste. Coordinate inventory transfers between co-packers and company facilities.
• Order Management & Procurement Support: Generate purchase orders for materials and services required for contract packaging operations. Support procurement team with quotes, specifications, and delivery requirements. Provide demand forecasting input to support material planning.
• Production Coordination: Serve as primary point of contact between co-packers and internal teams. Communicate production requirements, schedules, and changes. Track production status and alert stakeholders to potential delays or issues.
• Quality & Compliance Support: Collaborate with Quality Assurance teams to ensure products meet company and regulatory standards. Document quality issues and facilitate corrective actions with co-packers.
• Reporting & Visibility: Prepare production status reports and maintain visibility of stock positions. Communicate inventory and production data to commercial teams and leadership. Use data to identify service issues and implement counter measures.
• Systems Management: Use production planning systems and ERP tools to schedule production, manage inventory, and generate forecasting signals. Interpret data from multiple systems to support planning decisions.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement improvements to planning processes, scheduling efficiency, and operational workflows. Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service and reduce costs.

Qualifications/Training:

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, manufacturing operations, or related field highly preferred
• 0–5 years of experience in production planning, demand planning, or supply chain operations is ideal
• Demonstrated experience with inventory control and planning in a manufacturing or contract manufacturing environment
• Experience or exposure to MRP systems and their planning signals
• Exposure to supply chain operations in pharmaceutical, medical device, or consumer goods preferred

Special Skills

• Strong analytical and organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proficiency with production planning software and ERP systems (BlueYonder and ERP-Lx experience a plus)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to clearly communicate with cross-functional teams
• Data-driven mindset with ability to interpret reports and data to drive decisions
• Problem-solving orientation with attention to detail and quality focus

This position may be available in the following location(s): US - Greenville, SC (Plant)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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