Assoc Director, Master Production Planner

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Job Description

Role Summary

The Associate Director Master Production Planning is responsible for translating global supply strategies into an integrated feasible and optimized master production schedule (MPS) across the internal and external manufacturing network. This role acts as the primary conduit between Global Network Planning and Site Supply Chain Planning ensuring that longrange strategies and demand signals convert into executable and stable production plans.

The role governs planning outside and inside the 4month planning time fence driving proactive risk mitigation in the 624month horizon and protecting execution stability within the frozen window.

Key Responsibilities

1. GlobaltoSite Planning Integration

• Translate global demand signals inventory policies and supply network strategies into feasible detailed sitelevel production schedules.

• Lead integration between Global Network Planning and Site Planning teams to ensure alignment on feasibility constraints and assumptions.

• Reconcile the Global Supply Plan (GSP) with Site RoughCut Capacity Plans (RCCP) resolving discrepancies prior to execution.

2. Master Production Scheduling (MPS) Leadership

• Own and govern the 24month master production schedule for DS DP and FG across internal and external manufacturing nodes.

• Build batch sequences production cycles campaign structures and capacity allocations.

• Ensure MPS stability within the 4month frozen window while enabling appropriate agility outside it.

• Lead scenario modeling and recommend adjustments in response to supply risks capacity shifts regulatory changes and demand variability.

3. Planning Outside the 4Month Time Fence (Owning the 624Month Horizon)

The Associate Director governs all planning activities beyond the 4month frozen/planning time fence ensuring feasibility and alignment well ahead of execution.

Responsibilities include:

• Owning the 624month unconstrained planning horizon translating global strategies into forwardlooking production plans.

• Conducting advanced longrange capacity modeling to identify constraints maintenance windows QC load labor availability and network balancing needs.

• Running structured scenario analyses for launch acceleration demand shifts supply disruptions regulatory changes and market expansions.

• Driving early alignment between Global Network Planners and Site Planners to validate assumptions and address issues before the frozen zone.

• Partnering with Procurement and Materials teams to confirm longlead material readiness and supplier feasibility.

• Validating feasibility for lifecycle initiatives such as tech transfers new SKUs artwork/label updates and new market entries.

• Leading longrange planning forums with Global Planning Site Planning External Manufacturing Quality Regulatory and Technical Operations.

• Identifying longrange risks and establishing mitigation strategies ahead of the 4month window.

4. Planning Time Fence Governance (4Month Frozen Window)

• Maintain governance for all plan changes within the 4month frozen window.

• Ensure major planning decisions (campaign timing capacity adjustments material commitments) are resolved before entering the frozen horizon.

• Protect execution stability by minimizing late changes and deviations within the fixed window.

• Manage any required exceptions through established supply governance forums.

5. Internal Manufacturing & Network Coordination

• Serve as the central planning interface to internal manufacturing sites ensuring alignment between global supply strategies and sitelevel operational plans.

• Partner closely with internal Site Supply Chain Manufacturing Operations and Master Scheduling teams to confirm production feasibility capacity availability and alignment with maintenance labor and equipment constraints.

• Coordinate with internal network governance to ensure synchronized DS DP and FG flows across internal nodes.

• Monitor schedule adherence at internal sites capturing deviations understanding drivers and ensuring timely corrective actions.

• Provide internal manufacturing sites with 624month longrange visibility to support staffing plans capital/asset planning material readiness and QA/QC workload forecasting.

6. External Manufacturing & Network Coordination

• Serve as the central planning interface to the Global External Manufacturing (GEM) organization ensuring aligned communication of production needs capacity requirements and schedule assumptions.

• Partner with GEM to validate slot reservations campaign timing yield expectations testing sequences and release timelines across the external network.

• Collaborate with GEM to maintain synchronized production calendars and ensure visibility across DS DP and FG flows.

• Monitor schedule adherence and network performance through GEM supporting proactive escalation and issue resolution.

• Provide GEM with 624month longrange visibility to enable proactive contracting supplier readiness and risk mitigation.

7. Inventory Materials and Lifecycle Integration

• Align MPS with material availability safety stock policies and procurement strategies.

• Support lifecycle readiness including artwork changes regulatory updates tech transfers and market expansions.

• Maintain appropriate inventory levels to support service targets while minimizing E&O exposure and working capital.

8. Performance Management & Continuous Improvement

• Track and report KPIs including:

  • MPS attainment

  • Schedule adherence across internal and external nodes

  • Capacity utilization

  • Supply reliability / OTIF

  • Inventory health

• Ensure adherence to Plan Stability and PerformancetoPlan metrics and manage any exceptions diligently through established governance processes.

• Partner with Digital/IT teams to improve planning tool capabilities (SAP IBP OMP Kinaxis) and data quality.

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning discipline cycle time reduction and crossfunctional integration.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Operations Engineering Life Sciences or related field.

• Extensive experience in biopharmaceutical supply chain planning experience with strong exposure to network and site planning.

• Deep understanding of GMP operations internal and external manufacturing batchbased production and global distribution flows.

• Proficiency with ERP and advanced planning systems (SAP IBP OMP Kinaxis).

• Strong influencing skills across global matrixed organizations.

Preferred

• APICS CPIM/CSCP certification or MBA.

• Experience with commercial biologics or sterile injectables.

• Experience with S&OP/S&OE processes and supply governance frameworks.

Key Capabilities

• Strong ability to translate strategy into executable plans.

• Excellent communication alignment and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Highly analytical with advanced scenario planning capability.

• Effective at navigating complex networks and competing priorities.

• Calm structured and decisive during supply escalations.

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