Planner

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters. The Position The individual in this role will be responsible for planning all production activities for RTD Tucson Operations and affiliated production sites to meet demand within designated time frames. The position requires an individual with strong organizational and attention to detail skills. They must have initiative and be self-motivated to achieve. They must be able to work with a diverse team of managers and scientists. Other desirable attributes include accountability, flexibility, strong work ethic and the willingness to speak up about issues. This is an essential position supporting Manufacturing Operations and could occasionally require attendance on weekends, holidays, after hours and during emergency conditions, such as inclement weather and power failure. Responsibilities: Production Planning (75%) Performs daily, weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly planning processes and activities to meet all objectivesPlans material requirements to support production, service and sales based on ERP requirements, to ensure manufacturing flow is not interrupted or delayed due to shortages, and that sales orders can be filled, while also minimizing inventory levels and scrapMonitors and adjusts production schedule based on availability of jobs accounting for each processing step to level load the factorySchedules work orders in ERP system and coordinates their release with manufacturingReschedules work orders, based on changing requirements, material availability, and factory capacityMonitors shop floor activities to ensure ship commit dates are met and expedites work orders as necessaryEnters and maintains lead times, lot sizes and part-specific planning parametersWorks closely with the Global Planner to ensure alignment between instances of ERP systems in both data and optimal requirement patternsEnsures the Hub has the correct lead time in their system to drive demand in a timely mannerReviews internal requests/demands for internal materials upon receipt and assigns accordingly for fulfillmentProvides Demand and Capacity Assessments in hours and piecesAssists with the collection and reporting of data for Supply Chain metricsParticipates as a stakeholder in project-based activities to support departmental and company goalsResponsible for level-loading and scheduling to meet capacity of work centersEvaluates critical raw material planning strategy to ensure appropriate stock levels (including safety stock)Manages shelf life dates so as not to cause disruption of supply Teamwork and Collaboration (15%) Effectively communicates material planning status to the team and extended leadershipMonitor potential increases or decreases in orders from global planning and escalate changes as neededInterfaces with Manufacturing and Quality to disposition discrepant materialEffectively communicates with all key stakeholders when problems are suspected or become evidentProactively elevates concerns to Senior Manager with all necessary details to ensure leadership is well-informed of the issue, the likely ramifications, and the recommended solutionEffectively communicates and aligns changes in planning schedule or inventory strategies to the team and extended leadership, including impact to absorption and demandInteracts with external and internal customers, buyers, and warehouse staff to ensure items are made available to production on timeEffectively collaborates cross-functionally with technical teams to support product launchesActs as a back-up for other planning team members to ensure no gaps in production schedules Safety and Quality (5%) Operates with a safety and quality mindsetCompletes all training in a timely manner to meet compliance requirements of >=95%Maintains quality system compliance (e.g., follow processes and procedures as written)Maintains current process information and documentation per internal and external guidelinesCreates and updates clear instructions, procedures and process flows that capture existing departmental processes as it pertains to the planning of materials in their purviewParticipation in internal or external audits and regulatory inspections as requestedProficient with current PLM systems Continuous Improvement (5%) Proactively monitors lot sizes to optimize manufacturing efficiencies while minimizing scrap and inventory levelsProactively identifies errors in routings, recipes, work centers, and resources to ensure that MRP is driving properlyProficient in lean tools required by organizational leadership for areaEvaluates group processes and executes process simplification as requiredOperates with a lean mindsetContinuing education of medical device regulationsOther duties as assigned Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree requiredPlanning experience is not required Knowledge Skills and Abilities: Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skillsAbility to follow written procedures and document work accuratelyAbility to be flexible, responsive to change, and multitaskAbility to partner and collaborate to work cross-functionallySituational assessment and decision-making skillsDetail oriented with strong mathematical aptitudeStrong learning agilityPromote, drive and implement a Team First cultureChange agent promoting and driving a culture of continuous improvementAble to learn ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and use appropriately for planning functionsHave an understanding of inventory management value and flowExperience with Google Suite of products This is an on-site position. Relocation benefits are not approved for this posting. The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Tucson is $54,700.00 - $101,500.00 USD Annual. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed in this link. Benefitsfits Who we are A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact. Let’s build a healthier future, together. Roche is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy and practice to employ, promote, and otherwise treat any and all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. The company's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination, including but not limited to, discrimination on the basis of Protected Veteran status, individuals with disabilities status, and consistent with all federal, state, or local laws. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact us by completing this form Accommodations for Applicants. 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