Production Planner III

Guerbet; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Guerbet, a global leader in medical imaging, seeks a senior Production Planner III in Raleigh, NC to optimize short-, mid-, and long-range production and inventory strategies. You will translate forecasts and constraints into executable plans, maximizing capacity and service levels in a highly regulated cGMP environment.

You will partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Procurement, and Global Supply Chain, leading capacity planning, scenario analyses, and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• 7–10 years in production planning or master scheduling in regulated environments.
• Advanced understanding of production planning, inventory management, and capacity planning.
• Experience leading cross-functional planning with cross-functional teams.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive improvements.

Responsibilities

• Leads development and maintenance of integrated production schedules across multiple manufacturing areas.
• Owns mid-term and long-term planning horizons aligning site execution with MPS and business objectives.
• Evaluates tradeoffs between service, inventory, capacity and cost to make planning recommendations.
• Provides leadership during product launches, transfers, validations, and major changes.
• Escalates complex scheduling conflicts and supply risks as the primary point of contact.
• Drives site capacity modeling and utilization improvements for labor and equipment.
• Conducts scenario planning and what-if analyses to support decisions and risk mitigation.
• Identifies bottlenecks and develops corrective action plans with cross-functional teams.
• Drives inventory optimization while maintaining service levels and regulatory compliance.
• Participates in S&OP/IBP processes and supports ERP enhancements.

Skills

Production planning

Inventory management

Capacity planning

MRP/ERP systems

Supply chain operations

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Stakeholder influence

Continuous improvement

ERP tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

Kinaxis

OMP

Job description

At Guerbet, we build lasting relationships so that to enable people to live better. This is Our Purpose.

We are a global leader in medical imaging, offering an extensive portfolio of pharmaceuticals, medical devices, digital and AI solutions, for diagnostic and interventional imaging. As a pioneer in the field of contrast products since the last 95 years ,we continuously innovate. We dedicate 10% of our revenue to Research & Development such as to improve the diagnosis, prognosis and quality of life of patients.

Achieve, Cooperate, Care and Innovate are the values that we share and practice on a daily basis.

Working at Guerbet is not only being part of a multicultural team of 2,600 people across more than 20 countries, but, it is above all about playing a unique role in the future of medical imaging.

For more information on Guerbet, go to www.guerbet.com and follow Guerbet on Linkedin, Twitter, Instagram and Youtube

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The Production Planner III operates in full compliance with applicable hygiene, safety, quality, and regulatory standards, and in alignment with the organization’s framework, company’s procedures, and the defined scope of responsibility the role is accountable for.

The Production Planner III serves as a senior planning professional responsible for developing and optimizing short-range, mid-range, and long-range production and inventory strategies to ensure reliable product supply while maximizing capacity utilization, inventory performance, and customer service levels. This role translates demand forecasts, business objectives, and operational constraints into executable production plans while proactively identifying risks and developing mitigation strategies.

The Production Planner III acts as a key liaison between Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Procurement, Materials Management, Finance, and Global Supply Chain organizations. The role provides leadership in capacity planning, scenario analysis, inventory optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives, while serving as a planning subject matter expert and mentor to less experienced planners. This position requires advanced analytical capabilities, strong business acumen, and the ability to influence cross-functional decisions within a highly regulated cGMP manufacturing environment.

YOUR ROLE

• Leads development and maintenance of integrated production schedules across multiple manufacturing areas, balancing demand requirements, inventory targets, capacity constraints, and business priorities.
• Owns mid-term and long-term planning horizons and ensures alignment between site execution plans, Master Production Schedule (MPS), and strategic business objectives.
• Independently evaluates tradeoffs between service, inventory, capacity, and cost to make planning recommendations.
• Provides planning leadership during product launches, process transfers, validation activities, shutdowns, and major business changes.
• Functions as the primary escalation point for complex scheduling conflicts, capacity constraints, and supply risks.
• Leads site capacity modeling and develops recommendations for labor, equipment, and facility utilization improvements.
• Conducts advanced scenario planning and what-if analyses to support business decision-making and risk mitigation.
• Identifies supply chain bottlenecks and develops corrective action plans with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Drives inventory optimization initiatives to improve working capital performance while maintaining service levels and regulatory compliance.
• Evaluates production strategies to improve schedule adherence, throughput, and inventory health.
• Facilitates planning alignment meetings with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Procurement, and Supply Chain leadership.
• Influences business decisions by communicating capacity constraints, supply risks, and recovery strategies to management.
• Leads development of recovery plans following deviations, supply disruptions, equipment downtime, or unexpected demand changes.
• Acts as a key contributor and representative during S&OP/IBP processes.
• Leads continuous improvement initiatives related to planning processes, ERP functionality, scheduling methodologies, and master data governance.
• Develops and maintains planning KPIs, dashboards, and performance metrics to support operational decision-making.
• Drives improvements in forecast accuracy, schedule attainment, inventory management, and planning data integrity.
• Serves as ERP/MRP planning system subject matter expert and supports implementation of system enhancements.
• Establishes and documents best practices for planning processes and data management.
• Ensures planning activities comply with cGMP, quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Supports audits, inspections, and regulatory inquiries involving production planning and inventory controls.

YOUR BACKGROUND

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or related discipline; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 7-10 years of production planning, master scheduling, supply planning, or operations planning experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
• Advanced understanding of production planning, inventory management, capacity planning, MRP/ERP systems, and supply chain operations.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex planning activities and resolving significant supply and capacity challenges.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to evaluate multiple business scenarios.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive cross-functional alignment without direct authority.
• Demonstrated success leading continuous improvement initiatives and operational process changes.
• Advanced proficiency in ERP systems, planning tools, and data analysis.

Education, Experience, and/or Skill – Preferred

• APICS/ASCM CPIM, CSCP, or equivalent professional certification.
• Experience with SAP, Kinaxis, OMP, or other advanced planning systems.
• Experience supporting S&OP/IBP processes.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher certification.

Reason to join US

Much more than a Competitive salary,

We offer continued personal development. When you join Guerbet, you :

• Are choosing a global leader with recognized expertise in diagnostic and interventional imaging,
• Are joining our 2820 collaborators who are committed every day to offering innovative solutions to improve quality of patient’s life all over the world,
• Are joining a company where we value diversity of talents coming from various horizon.

We # Innovate # Cooperate # Care #Achieve at Guerbet.

Guerbet is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As an organization, we believe that no individual should be discriminated against because of their differences, which includes the following: age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion, or sexual orientation. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Guerbet is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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