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365 days a year, we aspire to be the best manufacturer of Cell & Gene therapies to ensure our patients have the treatments they need to live longer, healthier lives.
The Supply Chain Planner is located in Morris Plains, NJ and will be responsible for managing the creation, communication and execution of the end-to-end plan for the shipping, test, make, and release, aspect of the value stream to drive Customer Service Level improvement. This includes daily batch allocations, and priorities across the value stream.
Sunday-Thursday shift hours 8AM-4:30PM
• Establish and optimize a planning process for key value stream functions supporting, QA, QC, and warehouse to ensure visibility to the plan, communication of priorities and awareness of all batches manufactured at the plant.
• Identify and lead projects to reduce throughput time and costs across value stream
• Support development and implementation of CMO processes and governance
• Coordinates dispatch of batches across the value stream including incoming material, QC Testing and Final Product pack & ship schedule
• Facilitates the establishment of new processes to ensure smooth execution of Make/Test/Release
• Drive accountability and awareness of teams missing their targets to ensure tracking of root causes and development of improvement plans.
• Aligns with Cells in Motion team and Value Stream manager to ensure proper prioritization of patient batches is planned and communicated.
• This position will be expected to work shifts which include weekend day in Morris Plains, NJ (for cause work may be required off hours in the mornings, evenings, and weekends).
Role Requirements
BS/BA in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Business or Scientific dicipline or related field with 3+ years' of business experience in Supply Chain and/or production planning is required; experience in IT Systems preferred.
• 2+ years' experience in a manufacturing environment, with visibility to the product through Make/Test/Release functions and planning experience in a pharmaceutical operations environment
• Previous experience in driving Operational Excellence/Continuous Improvement Initiatives
• Experience in utilizing data to identify trends and present information, using visualization tools such as, PowerBi, SharePoint, Excel
• Experience working in a GMP environment with strong sense for internal relationship building and stakeholder management.
• Ability to delegate tasks without authority and handle conflict and competing interests/productivity while maintaining excellent customer service
• ASCM Certifications and knowledge of SAP or equivalent ERPs systems a plus
The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $88,000 and $132,000 per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
You'll receive: You can find everything you need to know about our benefits and rewards in the Novartis Life Handbook: https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards
Accessibility and Reasonable Accommodations:
The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to tas.nacomms@novartis.com call +1(877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.
Join our Novartis Network: If this role is not suitable to your experience or career goals but you wish to stay connected to hear more about Novartis and our career opportunities, join the Novartis Network here: https://talentnetwork.novartis.com/network
EEO Statement
The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and take pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to building diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve, and we strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.
365 days a year, we aspire to be the best manufacturer of Cell & Gene therapies to ensure our patients have the treatments they need to live longer, healthier lives.
The Supply Chain Planner is located in Morris Plains, NJ and will be responsible for managing the creation, communication and execution of the end-to-end plan for the shipping, test, make, and release, aspect of the value stream to drive Customer Service Level improvement. This includes daily batch allocations, and priorities across the value stream.
Sunday-Thursday shift hours 8AM-4:30PM
• Establish and optimize a planning process for key value stream functions supporting, QA, QC, and warehouse to ensure visibility to the plan, communication of priorities and awareness of all batches manufactured at the plant.
• Identify and lead projects to reduce throughput time and costs across value stream
• Support development and implementation of CMO processes and governance
• Coordinates dispatch of batches across the value stream including incoming material, QC Testing and Final Product pack & ship schedule
• Facilitates the establishment of new processes to ensure smooth execution of Make/Test/Release
• Drive accountability and awareness of teams missing their targets to ensure tracking of root causes and development of improvement plans.
• Aligns with Cells in Motion team and Value Stream manager to ensure proper prioritization of patient batches is planned and communicated.
• This position will be expected to work shifts which include weekend day in Morris Plains, NJ (for cause work may be required off hours in the mornings, evenings, and weekends).
Role Requirements
BS/BA in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Business or Scientific dicipline or related field with 3+ years' of business experience in Supply Chain and/or production planning is required; experience in IT Systems preferred.
• 2+ years' experience in a manufacturing environment, with visibility to the product through Make/Test/Release functions and planning experience in a pharmaceutical operations environment
• Previous experience in driving Operational Excellence/Continuous Improvement Initiatives
• Experience in utilizing data to identify trends and present information, using visualization tools such as, PowerBi, SharePoint, Excel
• Experience working in a GMP environment with strong sense for internal relationship building and stakeholder management.
• Ability to delegate tasks without authority and handle conflict and competing interests/productivity while maintaining excellent customer service
• ASCM Certifications and knowledge of SAP or equivalent ERPs systems a plus
The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $88,000 and $132,000 per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
You'll receive: You can find everything you need to know about our benefits and rewards in the Novartis Life Handbook: https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards
Accessibility and Reasonable Accommodations:
The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to tas.nacomms@novartis.com call +1(877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.
Join our Novartis Network: If this role is not suitable to your experience or career goals but you wish to stay connected to hear more about Novartis and our career opportunities, join the Novartis Network here: https://talentnetwork.novartis.com/network
EEO Statement
The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and take pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to building diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve, and we strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.
