The planner is responsible to plan the production process & packaging (also semi-finished products) based on demand, material availability and machine /labor capacity of resources
Ensures stable production, packaging planning and scheduling to secure supply according to stock coverage, safety stocks and delivery dates
Plans short/ mid/ long-term plant production and packaging plans in order to meet customers schedule
Ensures material reservations for customers
Creates firmed 3-months plan for dedicated Bulk production/ packaging by INN/ resource including needed adjustments in SAP within strict timeline and ensures availability of materials
Responsible for raw material and bulk inventory management and OOS avoidance
Monitors expiry of API, manages re-testing if needed, and supports/manages destruction process
Ensures availability of materials according to existing CEP / DMF version and approved supplier, in consideration of different lead times
Plans and provides detailed plans for production and Quality Control laboratories
Ensures effective communication to Supply Service, Scheduling and Planner buyer associates
Supply Chain contact for quality related topics
Monitors and supports discussions on bridging stocks
Supports local and global forums and requests– e.g. Supply consensus, S&OP, Safety Stock setting etc.
Ensures planning data accuracy through regular checks (2 times/year) and optimization of planning parameters;
Supports special projects – e.g. serialisation
Supports yearly projects – e.g. AOP, Costing, Routing, BOM (scrap rates)
Where deviations occur, ensures that they are fully documented and investigated, reported to Quality Assurance in a timely manner, as well as suggests preventive actions for future and ensures execution of such actions assigned
Ensures that all work carried out is in compliance with the required standards conforming to company – e.g. cGMP, SOP, Health and Safety and Environmental requirements
Proposes and implements continuous improvements