Supply / Production Planner

Supply Planner

Location: Oberdorf

Duration: 12 month

Hours: Full time hours, on-site

Imagine your next project as a Supply Planner, working at the forefront of cutting edge work and technology with one of the leading Pharmaceutical companies in the world!

roles and responsibilities

• Managing planning workbook in SAP (P01); Creation/refresh of plan monthly to ensure plan aligned with refreshed customer demand.

• Monitoring over and under consumption and resetting plan as required. Challenge significant swings with Demand Team as appropriate.

• Maintaining a weekly capacity plan for manufacturing areas aligned with forecasted demand from customers. Gaining commitment from the Ops team leaders to the plan

• Monitoring manufacturing output weekly and ensuring plan agreed is adhered to.

• Challenge failures to hit plan and try to mediate solution with the Ops team that does not impact or compromise the customer. Timely escalation of issues where they cannot be addressed directly.

• Prevention of customer service issues through effective management of plan and inventory.

• Pre-empting issues using forecast trend and market intelligence (MMI).

• Trending and managing finished good (FG) inventory aligned with site targets.

• Proactively provide ATP, Supply Commit and back order (BO) updates. Deployment of inventory based on customer need/allocation priorities

• Updating comments daily in WW BO Report. Prepare the vulnerability report and lead the weekly BO call on behalf of the site.

• Compiling site/PP&L metrics detailing performance to targets (BO, Inventory, Schedule attainment)

• Leading effective planning meeting that addresses and challenges gaps to plan attainment, reviews BO and position to safety stock (SS).

• Play lead role in the daily Ops meetings to ensure target are being met day to day. Challenge failure to hit plan.

• Trending market forecast and intelligence ensuring alignment with capacity and deployment plans

• Responsible for communicating business related issues or opportunities to next management level.

• Responsible for following all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices as applicable.

• For those who supervise or manage a staff, responsible for ensuring that subordinates follow all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices and that all resources needed to do so are available and in good condition, if applicable

• Responsible for ensuring personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State, local and Company regulations, policies, and procedures.

• Performs other duties assigned as needed

how to succeed

• Swiss German (at business level) and English speaking required 

• Experienced ERP / Planning Systems User, able to execute in an ERP System

• Strong Data analysis experience - experienced working with spreadsheets/data 

• PowerBi experience strongly advantageous 

• Supply chain experience in medical device or pharmaceutical industry

• Contract manufacturing experience

• Working knowledge of financial processes

• SAP experience

• Minimum of Degree or equivalent in a related discipline preferable

• Demonstrates understanding of the impact of equipment downtime and adjusts daily production plans accordingly

• Leverages knowledge of the production and planning processes to identify opportunities to improve the initial plan, (i.e. through the application of lean processes)

• Data mining skills through MS-Excel (or equivalent) strong organization skills and an aptitude for planning.

• Accuracy with attention to detail

• Ability to translate complex situations into simple working solutions

• Proactive approach

• Persuading and influencing others

• Can drive continuous process improvements.

• Proficient user of MS Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint

• Able to work with limited supervision

benefits

This role offers a very competitive hourly rate. This contract will run for a 12 month duration.

you are welcome here

J&J DePuy Synthes is working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences are valued and each and every one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are.

about DePuy Synthes

DePuy Synthes is the orthopaedic and neurological businesses of Johnson & Johnson - the world's most comprehensive and broadly-based healthcare company. At DePuy Synthes we specialise in our innovations in healthcare products, services and programs that make a real difference to millions of people across the world. We specialise in joint reconstruction, trauma, extremities, craniomaxillofacial, spinal surgery and sports medicine, and also the VELYS™ Digital Surgery portfolio. Contribute to the next healthcare breakthrough with your next project at DePuy Synthes. 

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.

questions

If you would like some additional information about the role please contact: simone.strong@randstadsourceright.co.uk

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”.