Senior Production Planner — SAP & Capacity Lead

Eli Lilly and Company; Pleasant Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

401(k) plan

Health benefits

Job summary

Eli Lilly and Company is seeking a Sr. Associate, Production Planner to lead production planning, capacity management, and SI/OP integration across the site. The role requires translating demand into robust master production schedules while identifying risks and opportunities in capacity planning.

You will mentor junior planners and drive improvements in scheduling and capacity management. The role emphasizes SAP/MRP mastery, cross-functional teamwork, and strong stakeholder engagement to ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a technical field.
• 5+ years in Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or Production Planning; SAP/APO experience required.
• Strong leadership and cross-functional communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead alignment of short- and long-term production plans with operations capacity.
• Convert production plans into master production schedules focusing on risk mitigation.
• Analyze capacity constraints and develop mitigation plans with cross-functional teams.
• Mentor junior planners and lead continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

SAP

APO

MRP

MPS

Job description

Eli Lilly and Company is seeking a Sr. Associate, Production Planner to lead production planning, capacity management, and SI/OP integration across the site. The role requires translating demand into robust master production schedules while identifying risks and opportunities in capacity planning.

You will mentor junior planners and drive improvements in scheduling and capacity management. The role emphasizes SAP/MRP mastery, cross-functional teamwork, and strong stakeholder engagement to ensure