Supply Chain Planner

Supply Chain Planner (MRP) 

Location: Schaffhausen  (3 days office, 2 days home working)

Contract till: December 2024 (highly likely to be extended)

Language Requirements: Fluent English, German (B2, C1 level

The Role:

Be part of Global Planning, Schaffhausen Fill Finish site platform. The Global Material Requirements Planning team is responsible for the planning and replenishment of direct materials and consumables essential to produce our pharmaceutical products for our patients.

Planning and procurement of direct materials, converting the output of the Master Production Schedule (MPS) and the Detailed Schedule (DS) into material requirements to ensure availability of the right quantity and quality of components to the production lines, within agreed lead times, and managing the relationship with assigned suppliers. Analysis and reporting Contribute to the MRP department Advanced Planning Transformation: - Enhance digitalization by proposing, driving, and supporting systems integration and implementation. - Apply continuous improvement mindset to drive or accelerate process optimization. - Collaborate with key stakeholders in an inclusive way considering diverse perspectives and styles.

Key Responsibilities

• Based on monthly plan cycle, create and communicate the Materials Requirements Plan (MRP) to assigned suppliers ensuring reliable supply (forecast, PO management, invoice mismatch handling).

• Responsible for ensuring business continuity and efficient crisis management for uninterrupted supply (market unexpected events, etc) in collaboration with the relevant departments.

• Material transport handling (inbound freight, relationship to carrier & customs clearance partner, manage blocked or delayed shipments, resolve missing / wrong documents, labels, etc).

• Support new product launches ensuring relevant stock is timely available in quantity and quality.

• Leads S&OP supplier reviews (on assigned portfolio) and partners with Global Procurement to drive supplier performance improvement (timely delivery, quality, quantity, costs).

• Analysis and reporting to needed platforms (supplier OTIF, SLOB, stock out, STEM, etc).

• Interfaces globally with EQ Supplier Quality, site Quality, Finance and warehouse team to resolve quality issues and handle material changes to ensure supply continuity and proper return/ disposal/ replacement of rejected / defective materials, as well as implementation of needed corrective actions.

• Responsible for the inventory management of the materials in scope (maintenance of planning parameters, SLOB management and destruction avoidance, etc). Manage Phase-in, phase-out process.

• Improve MRP-specific operating process and work instructions and train team-peers as needed.

• Drive or support local/regional/global initiatives to deliver continuous improvements.

• Drive or support digitalization enhancing agility and productivity.

• Effectively partner with internal and external business partners.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Supply Chain Management or other related Business discipline.

• Supply Chain Certification (e.g. APICS) is desirable.

• Continuous improvement and/or Lean Certification is desirable.

• Project management certification is desirable.

Experience: 

• A minimum of 6-8 years relevant Supply Chain Management experience (Planning, Logistics or Manufacturing) is required. Pharma experience preferred. 

• Experience in Planning/Purchasing in a multi-national and fast-paced environment. · Knowledge of Incoterms. Experience handling carriers and import processes. 

• Project management experience. Systems knowledge: · SAP MM profound knowledge. BW desirable.

• Microsoft Tools’ strong knowledge (particularly excel). 

• OMP knowledge preferred.

• Visualization tools are a plus (Tableau, Qlik, etc.). 

Skills and capabilities:

• Strong analytical skills. Able to manipulate large amounts of data and convert to clear business information. 

• Ability to build strong partnership relationships both at site level and platform level.

• Ability to tailor communication to different audiences (written and oral) and make presentations to medium-size audience. 

• Ability to influence others in a matrix environment. 

• Ability to apply continuous process improvement tools and drive medium to large and complex projects. 

• Ability to share knowledge and coach peers as needed, communicate clearly, making the complex clear and compelling to all levels of the organization in both written & oral forms. 

• Ability to translate complex situations into simple working solutions.

What’s in it for you?

As the biggest health company in the world, we find it important to put the needs and well-being of our customers and employees first. Our recipe for success consists of crafting an inclusive work environment where everybody feels welcome and respected.

At Johnson & Johnson, we blend heart, science and ingenuity to profoundly change the trajectory of health for humanity.

www.janssen.com

Benefits

This role offers a very competitive hourly rate.

You Are Welcome Here

Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

With around 1,200 employees, Cilag AG is one of the largest producers in the pharmaceutical industry in Switzerland and one of the most important employers in the Schaffhausen region. Founded in 1936, the company has been part of the Johnson & Johnson Group since 1959. Cilag AG is an introductory and growth site for parenterals. The company produces high-quality active pharmaceutical ingredients and products that benefit patients worldwide  TBC.

https://www.cilag.ch/  

Application Process

We are looking to process the first round of applications within the next 2 working days.

We do not accept applications via email - please only submit via the link

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) have been part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Our commitment to respect the dignity and diversity of all is embedded in our Credo.

We know that the success of our business depends on having the best talent in a workforce that reflects the diverse markets we serve around the world and an inclusive culture that values different perspectives and life experiences. That is why we are working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences are valued and each one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson means “You Belong”.