Production Planner

The person in this role will be responsible for comprehensive production planning and scheduling in a regulated (GMP) environment, ensuring continuity of supply, optimization of inventory levels, and efficient utilization of production capacities, while actively supporting initiatives aimed at improving planning and operational processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop short-, mid-, and long-term production plans based on sales forecasts, customer orders, inventory levels, and available production capacities
• Create and update production schedules, taking into account technological and quality constraints as well as the availability of raw and packaging materials
• Perform capacity analysis (RCCP/CRP) to ensure order fulfillment and minimize the risk of shortages
• Monitor daily execution of the production plan and implement corrective actions in response to deviations
• Closely cooperate with Production, Quality, Local and Global Supply Chain teams
• Participate in the S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) process – preparing data, scenario analyses, and recommendations
• Support scheduling of new product introductions (NPI), intercompany transfers, and technological changes
• Monitor and analyse KPIs (OTIF, inventory levels, inventory turnover, capacity utilization, schedule adherence)
• Identify bottlenecks and initiate optimization actions within the supply chain
• Participate in continuous improvement projects (Lean initiatives, planning optimization, digitalization)
• Ensure compliance of planning processes with GMP requirements and quality procedures

Requirements:

• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in Supply Chain (Production Planning, Procurement, Demand Planning) in a manufacturing company
• Experience in the pharmaceutical, medical, cosmetics, or FMCG industry will be an advantage
• University degree (preferably technical, Supply Chain, engineering, or economics)
• Very good knowledge of ERP systems – practical experience with SAP S/4HANA is preferred
• Knowledge of APS planning tools – experience with Kinaxis Maestro will be considered an additional asset
• Practical experience in the S&OP process
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables, Power Query)
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work with large data sets
• Ability to identify risks and develop alternative planning scenarios
• Knowledge of planning processes: MRP, MPS, inventory management, planning parameters
• English at professional level

Personal Competencies:

• Strong analytical thinking and ability to draw conclusions based on data
• Understanding of end-to-end (E2E) business processes in a manufacturing organization
• Ability to work under time pressure in a dynamic environment
• Independence, accuracy, and accountability
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in cross-functional project teams
• Proactive mindset and continuous improvement orientation

We Offer:

• Employment in a stable, international organization belonging to the Servier Group
• Employment contract
• Competitive salary and attractive benefits package (private medical care, insurance, social benefits)
• Opportunity to work in a modern planning systems environment (SAP S/4HANA, APS)
• Real impact on shaping planning processes within the organization
• Professional development opportunities within an international Supply Chain structure