Band

Level 2

 

Job Description Summary

The Supply Chain Planner II is responsible for maintaining the master production schedule for Commercial and Clinical products for a manufacturing facility.

 

Job Description

Location:

• This position will be located in Durham, NC and will be able to work on Hybrid schedule.
• Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Site planning, scheduling, and WIP/FG Inventory management activities ensuring safety and compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Partners with cross functional site teams and collaborate on best practices across the supply chain organization.
• Day-to-day planning and scheduling activities for Commercial and Clinical products to support the master production schedule for the site including MSAT/MFG engineering protocol runs.
• Manufacturing and TRD BOM management, updates and maintenance; working closely with SMEs and Master Data team.
• Work order creation, ensuring timely execution of ERP transactions, and maintaining data and real-time transactional accuracy within the ERP system.
• Works closely with key partners across the site to ensure timely execution of the master production schedule; support Site Quality to prioritize batch disposition in alignment with the product demand.
• Supports Clinical Tech Transfer (TT) teams in preparation for new programs to include new BOM’s, BOM changes, new Item Codes, Inventory requests, etc.
• Supports Warehouse team with managing material requirements for the manufacturing processes, work order kitting, ALT item management, and inventory control.
• Communications support for Clinical manufacturing changes and to ensure plan alignment between Global Program Teams, Global Supply Chain, Site MFG, and Site Finite Scheduling team.
• CR impact assessments, action items, and tracking status related to Supply Chain Planning needs.
• Maintains agreed upon supply of Drug Substance, Drug Product, and Finished Goods to satisfy the Global Demand requirements.
• Tracks and maintains key performance metrics related to the performance of the end-to-end supply chain.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Essential Requirements:

• B.S. degree in supply chain, engineering, science, business or other relevant degree with 2 years of supply chain or planning experience or 4 years’ supply chain or planning experience in lieu of degree.
• Biopharmaceutical based GMP manufacturing operations is a plus.
• Experience working with ERP systems
• Must be able to operate, with limited supervision, and exercise proper judgment.
• Strong communication and organizational skills, detail oriented.
• Proficient in MS Office suite of products.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary:

The salary for this position is expected to range between $30.57 and $56.82 per hour.

The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors.

Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.

US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.

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EEO Statement:

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.

 

Accessibility and reasonable accommodations

The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to tas.nacomms@novartis.com call +1 (877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

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Salary Range

$63,600.00 - $118,200.00

 

Skills Desired

Computer Systems, Continual Improvement Process, General Hse Knowledge     , Including Gdp, Knowledge Of Gmp, Manufacturing Production, Master Data, Operations, Order Fulfillment, Order Management, Product Distribution, Sap Erp, Supply Chain, Supply-Chain Management, Transportation, Warehouse Management