Master Production Scheduler/Product Planner

at  Amgen

Master Production Scheduler / Product Planner
Job Description

SUMMARY

The Master Production Scheduler / Product Planner is responsible for planning and scheduling the production of multiple products across their assigned production module. This role requires strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. The Master Production Scheduler / Product Planner will ensure that production plans, project and non-commercial activities are aligned with the demand forecasts, inventory targets, capacity constraints, and business objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, supply chain management, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in production planning and scheduling, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in using production planning and scheduling software, such as SAP, Oracle, or Rapid Response.
• Understanding of factory utilisations and basic industrial engineering principles, and associated software packages
• Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Flexible, adaptable, and able to handle multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Develop and maintain the master production schedule for their assigned production module (production line(s)).
• Coordinate with manufacturing, engineering, and other supply chain teams to ensure that the production plan meets customer requirements and supports business goals.
• Analyse and resolve any issues or discrepancies that arise in the production planning and scheduling process, such as capacity bottlenecks, or schedule changes.
• Timely completion of monthly planning cycle deliverables ensuring a feasible supply plan that both satisfies customer demand and reduces or eliminates any expiry risks.
• Manage SAP BOM’s and planning system part sources for their allocated product portfolio in conjunction with the Process Development and Quality teams.
• Engage with cross functional works owners to consolidate demand, priortise project and commercial activities per business needs in alignment with site Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process.
• Lead Supply IBP processes for their assigned production module
• Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement and optimization of the production planning and scheduling process.
• Partner closely with equivalent peers in Amgen global Supply Chain functions