Production Planning Manager

FUJIFILM Electronic Materials (Europe) N.V.; Santa Ana, Northern (CA, KY); On-site; USD 107,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401k

Job summary

FUJIFILM Biosciences in Santa Ana, California is seeking a Product Planning Manager to oversee demand-to-supply planning, master production scheduling, and inventory strategy across multiple FLBI production sites. You will lead cross-functional teams, optimize schedules, and ensure on-time delivery while managing supply risks and chargebacks for special materials.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, 7+ years planning experience in biotech/pharma manufacturing, and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Degree concentration in supply chain, operations, maths, economics, purchasing or related field preferred.
• ASCM or ISM certification preferred but not required.
• At least 7 years planning experience in biotech/pharma manufacturing or similar.
• At least 5 years of people management experience.
• Production scheduling experience in ERP or inventory planning tools.

Responsibilities

• Own demand-to-supply planning and translate forecasts into manufacturing plans.
• Lead cross-functional teams to resolve constraints and meet customer demand.
• Set inventory strategy for Off the Shelf finished goods and minimize backorders.
• Govern special-material purchase requests with chargebacks and traceability.
• Own and improve the master production schedule for FLBI-CA products.
• Direct accuracy of manufacturing dates in sales systems for commitments.
• Chair weekly SDI review and align process orders with demand.
• Oversee monthly scrap management and disposition of expired materials.
• Publish rolling 12-week MPS and address execution risks.
• Lead development/adoption of logistics and planning tools for supply chain.
• Own planning metrics, set targets, and sponsor continuous improvement.
• Establish planning policies aligning Materials Management and Sourcing.
• Lead BOM, demand, and supply change assessments.
• Coordinate manufacturing, packaging, labeling, shipping, distribution.
• Develop direct reports and foster accountability and growth.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Demand planning

Master planning schedule (MPS)

Cross-functional leadership

ERP systems

SAP ERP

Excel

MS Project

Communication

Problem solving

Inventory management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Degree in supply chain/operations or related field

ASCM/ISM Certification preferred

Tools

MS Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Visio

MS Teams

SAP ERP

Job description

Position Overview

Position Description

We are hiring a Product Planning Manager. The Product Planning Manager will be responsible for managing the production schedule, manufacturing capacity planning, and periodic reporting of key metrics for multiple FLBI Production Sites.

Company Overview

At FUJIFILM Biosciences, we turn curiosity into breakthroughs that advance the field of life sciences. By offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services in cell culture media, discovery research reagents, recombinant growth factors and proteins, fine chemicals, and critical assay materials, we partner with the brightest minds in biotech and pharma to tackle the world’s biggest health challenges.

Imagine being part of a team that enables life-changing discoveries like new vaccines, therapies, and advancements in regenerative medicine. Our culture foster curiosity, collaboration, and innovation, and we pride ourselves on delivering unparalleled quality and service to our partners. If you’re ready to make an impact, your future belongs with us at FUJIFILM Biosciences.

Our headquarters in Santa Ana, California, is surrounded by world-class schools, lush parks, and scenic beaches like Laguna and Huntington, making it an ideal place to live, work, and explore. With additional campuses across the US, Europe, China, and Japan, we offer opportunities to make a difference worldwide.

Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of “giving our world more smiles.” Visit: https://www.fujifilm.com/us/en/about/region/careers

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Own demand-to-supply planning, translating forecasts into manufacturing plans and driving planned-versus-actual performance.
• Lead cross-functional teams to resolve constraints, set priorities, and fulfill customer demand on time.
• Set inventory strategy for Off the Shelf (OTS) finished goods, optimizing inventory levels, mitigating risk, and minimizing back orders.
• Govern special‑material purchase requests ensuring accurate chargebacks, traceability, and cancellation controls.
• Own and improve the master production schedule (MPS) for all FLBI-CA products, balancing demand, capacity, inventory, and service.
• Direct the accuracy and communication of manufacturing dates in sales systems to support customer commitments and business decisions.
• Chair the weekly Supply, Demand, and Inventory (SDI) review, drive decisions, escalate risks, and align process orders with demand.
• Oversee monthly scrap management, reporting, improvement actions, and compliant disposition of expired materials across FLBI sites.
• Publish the rolling 12-week MPS weekly, align stakeholders, and proactively address execution risks.
• Lead development and adoption of logistics and planning tools that strengthen supply chain, procurement, and operations capabilities.
• Own planning and logistics metrics, set targets, communicate insights, and sponsor continuous improvement.
• Establish planning policies and align Materials Management, Demand Planning, and Sourcing to reduce variability, ensure smooth operations, and limit financial impact.
• Lead assessments of bill-of-material, demand, and supply changes.
• Direct implementation of bill-of-material, demand, and supply changes into the production schedule.
• Drive coordination of manufacturing, packaging, labeling, shipping, and distribution for R&D, marketing, and manufacturing products.
• Lead and develop direct reports through career development, clear priorities, coaching, performance management, succession planning, and a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Required Skills/Education:

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience is required
• A degree with concentration in supply chain, operations, mathematics, economics, purchasing, or related life science or finance industry is preferred.
• ASCM or ISM Certification is preferred but not required.
• Minimum 7 years of planning experience in a biotech or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment or equivalent role is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of people management experience
• Production scheduling experience in ERP system or other related inventory planning tools.
• Competent and knowledgeable in utilizing best practices in inventory management, ASCM, or other supply chain organization experience.
• Interpersonal, collaborative skills, and proactive problem solving through data driven analysis.
• Operate with a sense of accountability.
• Strong facilitation and influencing skills in a cross‑functional environment.
• Ability to communicate information efficiently.
• Proficient in Project Management tools (e.g. MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, MS Teams).
• Ability to engage and interface effectively with senior management managers.
• Self‑Motivated.
• SAP ERP experience preferred.
• Attend meetings as required.
• Excellent MS Office and MS Project skills.
• Ability to speak and read English.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to clearly and concisely convey ideas to others.

Salary and Benefits:

• For California, the base salary range for this position is $107,442.20 - $152,053. Compensation for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience, location, etc.).
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401k
• Paid Time Off

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EEO Information

Fujifilm is committedto providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.

ADA Information

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