Strategic Production Planner — SAP, Lean & Launch Ready

Roche; Branchburg Township (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

Roche in Branchburg, New Jersey, seeks a Production Planner to map production plans, manage inventory, and support product launches. You will analyze stock levels, drive replenishment, and ensure on-time delivery aligned with CDI goals.

You'll work with SAP/MRP, TrackWise and cross-functional teams to optimize material flow, report financial impact, and refine SOPs. Lean concepts, Kanban, and Six Sigma knowledge are preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Business Administration or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency in SAP ERP.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage inventory to ensure supply meets demand and CDI goals.
• Prepare and release manufacturing orders to production floor.
• Identify risks of materials nearing end of life and mitigate scrap value where possible.
• Review safety stock levels, reorder points, and planning parameters for all materials.
• Collaborate with Finance to report financial impact of inventory decisions and with launch teams for new products.

Skills

Lean

Kanban

VMI

Consignment

Six Sigma

Education

Associate’s degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Roche in Branchburg, New Jersey, seeks a Production Planner to map production plans, manage inventory, and support product launches. You will analyze stock levels, drive replenishment, and ensure on-time delivery aligned with CDI goals.

You'll work with SAP/MRP, TrackWise and cross-functional teams to optimize material flow, report financial impact, and refine SOPs. Lean concepts, Kanban, and Six Sigma knowledge are preferred.