Job Description

Global Product Planner (m/f/d) - logistics, marketing or production / MRP, MPS, RCCP, Lean Manufacturing / MRP, MPS, RCCP, Lean Manufacturing / SAP PP/MM / communication / English
Project:
For our customer Roche Diagnostics International AG based in Rotkreuz we are looking for Global Product Planner (m/f/d).
Background:
The Global Product Planner is a critical role within the Global Supply Chain, accountable for ensuring global product availability for a defined product portfolio across all regional and central warehouse locations. This position is responsible for the accuracy of supply planning, aligned with global demand and manufacturing/supplier capabilities, while considering product lifecycle impacts. The role involves close collaboration with various functional leads and teams to manage product availability from launch through phase-out, and to proactively address potential supply challenges.
The perfect candidate
The perfect candidate for this Global Product Planner role is a highly analytical and proactive supply chain professional with a minimum of three years of international experience in logistics, marketing, or production. They excel at mastering complex production planning methodologies (MRP, MPS, RCCP) and leveraging ERP/MRP systems (SAP PP/MM) to ensure global product availability. This individual thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, effectively communicating with diverse stakeholders across manufacturing, regional teams, and lifecycle functions to proactively address supply challenges and drive continuous improvement..
Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Accountable to ensure global product availability for a defined product portfolio including but not limited to availability at all regional and central warehouse locations.
• Responsible for the creation and accuracy of the supply planning based on global demand input, aligned with manufacturing/supplier capabilities including considerations around impact of product lifecycle.
• Liaise with functional leads and lifecycle teams to ensure product availability during launch and phase-out periods of products.
• Set global safety levels for the defined product portfolio including but not limited to continuous monitoring thereof.
• Responsible to provide robust recommendation to manufacturing/supplier on rough cut capacity planning (RCCP) and master production schedule (MPS)
• Initiate escalation processes regarding global product availability as well as needed initiation of S&OP meetings for defined product portfolio.
• Responsible for accuracy and continuous adjustment of master data (MRP).
• Organize for global product allocations in collaboration with other supply chain functions, regional functions, lifecycle teams and manufacturing/supplier.
• Oversee for batch reservations and other logistics interventions (incl. to ensure product flow in emergencies) for the defined product portfolio.
• Participates in global initiatives across Dia supply chain. Where applicable, will be responsible for completing regional activities required to ensure product availability.
• Where applicable, assumes subject matter expert role for a product planning related process. Responsible for ensuring processes reflect real life business scenarios..

Must Haves:

• Bachelor University degree in related field desired
• At least 3 years in the environment of logistics, marketing or production, with an international focus.
• Strong understanding of production planning methodologies (e.g., MRP, MPS, RCCP, Lean Manufacturing principles) and solid understanding of Logistical concepts and processes
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP PP/MM) and advanced planning tools
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• You use your initiative, are enthusiastic, and have very good communication skill
• Fluent written and verbal English Language skills - any additional language is a plus

Nice to Haves:

• Any additional language

Reference Nr.:SDA
Role: Global Product Planner (m/f/d)
Industrie: Pharma
Workplace: Rotkreuz
Pensum: 100% (max. 2 days)
Start:
Travel: 1-2 per year Duration: 12++
Deadline:
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