Associate Director- Master Production Scheduling - Capacity Planner - SCM

1. Master Production Scheduling (MPS) & Capacity Planning

• Develop and maintain an optimized MPS for Biopharmaceutical production balancing supply and demand.
• Collaborate with Supply Network Planning (SNP), regional supply chain, procurement and manufacturing teams to ensure accurate production scheduling.
• Assess production capacity and identify constraints proactively addressing bottlenecks.
• Ensure adherence to planning parameters, budgeted capacity assumptions, lead times and regulatory requirements.

2. Drug Substance (DS) and Drug Product (DP) Alignment

• Coordinate DS and DP production planning to ensure uninterrupted supplies to global markets.
• Manage inventory levels of DS and DP as per predetermined targets avoiding shortages and excess stocks.
• Align production schedules with new product launch requirements m regulatory filing strategies and market specific requirements.

3. Input Material Planning

• Develop a robust input material plan in line with lead time, inventory and safety stock targets.
• Coordinate with production to maintain accurate Bills of Materials and Master Data.
• Implement best practices for MRP automation .

4. Cross-functional Collaboration

• Work Closely with manufacturing, quality, regulatory, supply network planning and regional supply chain teams to ensure smooth execution of production plans.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure timely dispatches as per committed timelines.
• Collaborate with procurement, warehouse and quality to ensure raw material availability for uninterrupted manufacturing as per schedule.
• Support New Product Launches, process enhancements and changes by integrating them with MPS.

5. Performance Monitoring and Continuous Improvement

• Define track KPIs such as schedule adherence, supply plan vs actuals, inventory targets and service levels.
• Analyse data to identify patterns and make informed decisions regarding inventory levels and production schedules.
• Prepare reports for senior management, providing insights into planning metrics and performance.
• Implement lean manufacturing and planning practices to improve efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in planning and supply chain processes.

6. Leadership

• Lead and mentor a team of planners, providing direction and support to enhance their skills and performance.
• Foster a collaborative environment to ensure effective communication across departments.