Supply Planning Specialist at leading biopharma multinational

On behalf of our client, an international biopharmaceutical company, Swisslinx is looking for a Supply Planning Specialist. If this is you, you will develop and maintain detailed production plans aligned with the Master Production Schedule, coordinate shipments, analyze supply chain metrics, and lead continuous improvement initiatives within the supply chain process.

Contract type – Contract
Start Date – mid-October
Location – Neuchatel
Workload – 100%
Duration – 12 months

YOUR MISSION:
PLANNING
- Develop detailed production plan for different production step(s) (i.e. Bulk, Fill, Finishing, e.t.c.) at a defined frequency (i.e. daily/weekly) that is in alignment with master production schedule (MPS) and/or allocation plan by factoring in plant capacity and efficiency.
- Review MPS with production team on a set frequency (i.e. weekly), propose adjustments to master planner or global supply analyst if needed, and finalize detailed production plan for different production step(s). Communicate the final production plan to manufacturing operations to ensure alignment.
- Issue and maintain work orders in ERP system.
- Validate production and/or shipment plan(s) with Quality release to ensure plan(s) is/are executable for all releases outside of normal release cycle (i.e. expedited)
- Coordinate with logistics team the product shipment between plants, CMO site (s) and/or shipment of finished goods to desired warehouse to ensure timely delivery per committed plan.
- Participate in Monthly Rough Cut Capacity Planning (RCCP).
- Plan and support clinical product introduction, product launches in new countries (geographic expansion) and/or product enhancements.
- Secondary contact for planned sample requirements and/or planned stability study requirements to be considered in the volume planning.
- Manage special packaging requests, repackaging, bulk pack for stability and/or clinical requests.
METRICS ANALYSIS/REPORTING
- Collect, analyze, create/update, and report supply chain key business metrics (i.e. MPS/Lead time/ship fulfilment, product/shipment schedule adherence, work order timely closure, inventory metrics) on a required frequency (i.e. daily/weekly).
- Analyze and communicate plant capacity to master planner(s) and/or global supply analyst(s), manage product conversions, and/or new production introductions independently.
- Reconcile and maintain code level inventory to meet business needs.
- Report all deviations from the committed timelines and raise the flag on any raw material limitations to the next level up.
BUSINESS EXCELLENCE/CHANGE MANAGEMENT
- Lead continuous improvement projects and support initiatives within supply chain value stream.
- Participate in daily TIERs.
- Participate in BOM changes.
- May be required to perform other duties as assigned.

YOUR BACKGROUND:
- Good level of French and English
- B.A./B.Sc. in Engineering/Science/Business Administration/Supply Chain or an equivalent field or experience
- 0-3+ years of technical operations experience (junior level) or 4+ years (senior level) supply chain or relevant experience
- 3-5+ years of experience in ERP systems (senior level)
- Lean/six sigma certification PREFERRED
- APICS CSCP or CPIM certification PREFERRED
- Must have demonstrated team-oriented, process-oriented, and solution-oriented skills
- Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office suite and Excel
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and multi-tasking skills
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment in which priorities may rapidly change
- Demonstrated experience in a biotech/pharmaceutical manufacturing environment with a solid understanding of cGMP requirements (senior level)
- Strong project management skills (senior level)
- Strong supply planning skills of multiple complex product lines (senior level)
- Strong lean skill set in driving continuous improvement across the entire product value stream thru teams (senior level)
- Strong MRP/ERP/JDE knowledge (senior level)

WHAT’S ON OFFER:
• A 12-month contract.
• A chance to develop your career at an internationally known biotechnology company.
• A competitive salary.

If this sounds like you, don’t hesitate to apply here or reach out directly to Hugo Palejowski, Recruiter: hugo.palejowski@swisslinx.com.