Product Planner

Product Planner

Summary

The 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 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 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 goals.
• 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

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