Tactical Planner (d/f/m)

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Sandoz, of which Lek is also a part, is going through an exciting and transformative period as a global leader and pioneering provider of sustainable Generic and Biosimilar medicines.

Now as an independently listed company, Sandoz aims to increase its strategic focus, operate with greater agility, set clearer business objectives, enhance shareholder returns, and strengthen its culture for us, the Sandoz and Lek associates. This is an exciting time in our history, and by creating a new and ambitious path, it will provide a unique opportunity for us all, both professionally and personally.

As Tactical Planner you will be responsible for driving and managing the Master Production Schedule for the tactical horizon (3/4-24 months) ensuring capacity & resources are in place to support agreed demand plan to satisfy the Customer requirements and to keep the inventory at the next handover point of the supply chain at the agreed target level.

Join us as a Founder of our ‘new’ Sandoz and Lek! 

Your key responsibilities:

Your responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Establishment of an optimal operational production plan for the tactical period (3/4 to 24 months).

• Coordination of the rough operational production plan with the production plan approved in S&OP.

• Ensuring the appropriate level of SKU inventory at the next point in the supply chain, including regulatory constraints.

• Managing reporting and analysis of key supply performance indicators.

• Performing the role of key user for SAP and Rapid Response.

• Ensuring the appropriate level of SKU inventory at the next point in the supply chain, including regulatory constraints.

• Accountable for capacity and resource planning for the entire production unit for the tactical period based on demonstrated capacities or reasonable assumptions, and managing the available capacities that are proposed and approved within the S&OP cycle.

• Leading action plans to achieve supply performance goals and encouraging continuous improvements.

What you will bring to the role:

• University degree (BSc) in technical, economics,  logistics, or other area.

• Fluent in English.

• Knowledge of MS Office.

• Minimum 1 - 3 years of relevant experience in SCM, procurement,  manufacturing, or similar positions is preferred.

You’ll receive:

Employment at the most reputable employer in Slovenia offers Competitive salary, Annual bonus, Flexible working schedule, tailored to your needs, possibility to work from home, Pension scheme, Employee Recognition Scheme, Expanded program for the promotion of health in the field of physical, mental and social well-being (Energized for Life), Unlimited learning and development opportunities. 

Possible job locations: Slovenia (Lendava) 

We offer temporary contract (1 year) with 6-month of probation period, with the possibility of extension to a permanent contract. You are kindly invited to submit your application in English language, including CV, by 10.02.2025.

Why Sandoz?

Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, touched the lives of almost 500 million patients last year and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more!

With investments in new development capabilities, state-of-the-art production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help more patients gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines, sustainably.

Our momentum and entrepreneurial spirit is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for applying their skills experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful, flexible-hybrid careers, where diversity is welcomed and where personal growth is encouraged!

The future is ours to shape!

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

Sandoz is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse team’s representative of the patients and communities we serve. 

Join our Sandoz Network: If this role is not suitable to your experience or career goals but you wish to stay connected to hear more about Sandoz and our career opportunities, join the Network here: https://talentnetwork.novartis.com/sandoztalentpool

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