Production Planning and Scheduling Specialist

5 days ago


East Bendigo, Victoria, Australia MSD Australia Full time

Job Description

Production Planning and Scheduling Specialist

  • Seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to utilise their skills as a Planning and Scheduling Specialist.
  • Utilise your production and inventory control expertise to support the manufacturing site at Bendigo.
  • 12 months Fixed Term position with competitive remuneration and benefits.
  • Location: East Bendigo, Victoria.
  • Work with a dedicated and welcoming team.
  • Upskill and growth in an area you're passionate about, whilst being fully supported and encouraged.
  • Join a trusted Global leading Animal Health organisation.

Our Supply Chain team ensures inventory is consistently available to meet customer demand. We coordinate all aspects of supply through supply planning, sourcing, making, inventory management, packaging and delivery. We partner across the Marketing, Finance and Manufacturing organisations to build a robust demand and supply plan and ensure we get products to the right customer, at the right place, at the right time.

As a Planning and Scheduling Specialist, you will be responsible for the creation and governance of the production schedule to support site operations. You will do this by interpreting the demand and Materials Requirements Planning information to produce production plans for manufacturing operations in an ideal sequence whilst maintaining continuous, uninterrupted supply into the commercial market. You will lead weekly planning meetings with relevant manufacturing departments in order to execute the plans within the scheduling time fence parameters.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Develop detailed production schedules to support manufacturing.
  • Convert planned orders to process orders for manufacturing.
  • Ensure there are no missing parts on process orders to ensure timely release.
  • Outlook of long-range operational plan (12 months), adjust and provide recommendations to the facility.
  • Conduct weekly planning meetings with various departments.
  • Participate and contribute to Monthly Supply Review Meetings.
  • Implement timely schedule adjustments based on changes in demand.
  • Track and reconcile weekly/monthly metrics versus established targets.
  • Communicate effectively with customers and decision makers regarding supply status and potential risks.
  • Ensure the accuracy of Systems Applications and Products (SAP) system generated production plans.
  • Support annual budget/planning process for manufacturing operations.
  • Tracking and monitoring of expiration dates of stock to ensure consistent supply.

Requirements

  • Prior relevant experience working in a manufacturing production environment.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems/concepts, preferably SAP and strong computer skills to include Excel.
  • Production planning and/or inventory management experience preferred.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset.
  • Attention to detail and ability to work in a team environment.
  • Customer focused (internal and external) in a dynamic environment.
  • Focused on collaboration with a constructive and proactive attitude.
  • Executes processes that proactively identify, mitigate, manage and prevent supply issues in order to support CSL (Customer Service Level).
  • Evaluate root cause when errors occur, prevent re-occurrence and determine future opportunities/efficiencies for improvement.
  • Ideal candidate will possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, a problem solver and an enthusiastic team player with the ability to work independently.
  • Motivated, self-starter with the ability to manage multiple projects.

What You Can Expect

  • Work autonomously whilst being supported, encouraged and being part of a trusted Global Leading Animal Health organisation.
  • Exposure to upskill and develop in your role.
  • Flexibility and opening doors to other opportunities and skillsets.
  • Joining a collaborative team of likeminded individuals.

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another's thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

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Regular

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No relocation

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Requisition ID:R317031



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