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Head of Production Planning, Systems & Data (fmd)

8011 Takeda


Job Location:

Oranienburg - Germany

Monthly Salary: € 86400 - 118800
Posted: 26 August 2026 (7 days ago)
Application Deadline: 23 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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Job Description

Make History. Shape the Future.

Are you looking for a patient-oriented innovation-driven company that inspires you and actively supports your career development Then take your future into your hands and become part of Takeda as

Head of Production Planning Systems & Data (f/m/d)

Ensure market supply in line with customer needs while further developing production planning systems landscape automation and digitalization to secure high supply chain performance on-time delivery and a sustainable competitive advantage.

How you will contribute:

  • Drive strategies and initiatives in production planning automation and digitalization to continuously enhance operational performance

  • Lead continuous improvement data-driven decision-making and optimization of supply chain processes and KPIs across end-to-end value streams

  • Own the strategic development and integration of SAP systems including ECC IBP APO and Ariba in the context of the S/4HANA transformation program

  • Lead and develop the team by setting clear strategic priorities fostering accountability driving performance excellence and actively enabling change management

  • Foster strong cross-functional collaboration across Customer Service Logistics Material Planning Artwork and global supply chain partners to ensure seamless end-to-end execution

  • Ensure compliance with GMP/GDP FSOP SOX and relevant regulatory requirements while supporting operational excellence and audit readiness

In this position you will report to the Director Site Supply Chain.

What you bring to Takeda:

  • Degree in Business Administration with a specialization in Supply Chain or a comparable field

  • Several years of experience in supply chain within a production environment in a mid-sized or multinational organization

  • At least 3 years proven experience in a leadership role

  • Proven experience in change management and successful ERP implementation projects

  • Confident leadership style with strong decision-making and people leadership experience

  • Excellent collaboration communication and interpersonal skills

  • Analytical mindset with a strong data-driven approach to decision-making

  • Solid SAP knowledge and experience with process automation and system integration

  • Fluent in German and English spoken and written

What we offer you:

  • Hybridworking model

  • 30 vacation days

  • Company pension plan

  • Further education and training

  • CommutingallowanceSubsidized sports programs

  • Subsidized canteen

  • Trusted working hours

  • Employee discounts

  • Performance-related bonus

  • Long-termaccountwithvariouspossibleuses

  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

  • Disability insurance

  • Group accident insurance

  • Deferred compensation as desired

  • Global Wellbeing Program

  • Employee Recognition Program

  • Interactive online courses for employees children

  • Parent Child Office

  • Open-minded and modern working environment

  • The offer will be prepared in compliance with applicable local regulations and salary band guidelines.

About Us:

Takeda is focused on creating better health for people and a brighter future for the world. We aim to discover and deliver life-transforming treatments in our core therapeutic and business areas including gastrointestinal and inflammation rare diseases plasma-derived therapies oncologyneuroscienceand vaccines.

The Oranienburg manufacturing site in the Berlin-Brandenburg metropolitan region is the Takeda site with the most employeesfor the production ofsolid dosage forms (capsules and tablets). The site also houses a pilot production facility for clinical development projects. Pharmaceutical manufacturing in Oranienburg can look back on a tradition of more than 135 years. Today we supply over 65 countries with high-quality medicines from Oranienburg. Takeda Oranienburg is a regionally significant employer and hasrecentlybeen awarded the independentGreat Place to Workcertificate. The site is characterized by its long company history and excellent opportunities for further development.

How wewill support you:

Takeda is proud of its commitment to create a diverse workforce and to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ethnicity color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression parental status national origin age disability citizenship status genetic information or characteristics marital statusor any other characteristic protected by you are living with disabilities chronic illnessor neurodiversity please feel free to let us know so that we can provide you withappropriate supportduring the application process.

Locations
Oranienburg Germany

Base Salary Range:

86400.00 - 118800.00

For information about our benefits please click here.

Worker Type
Employee

Worker Sub-Type
Regular

Time Type
Full time

Required Experience:

Director


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