Planner III

We’re Teva, a leading innovative biopharmaceutical company, enabled by a world-class generics business. Whether it’s innovating in the fields of neuroscience and immunology or delivering high-quality medicine worldwide, we’re dedicated to addressing patients’ needs now and in the future. Here, you will be part of a high-performing, inclusive culture that values fresh thinking and collaboration. You'll have the room to grow, the flexibility to balance life with work, and the opportunity to better health worldwide, together.

About the role

The Supply Chain Planner leads all Production and Packaging Planning functions for the NJ Operations supply chain department. Under direction of the Supply Chain Head, you will plan/manage the manufacture of bulk and packaged products based on material requirements planning (MRP) reports and tools, and release production and packaging schedules in alignment with MPS requirements. This includes New Product Introduction, R&D, and MS&T requirements, along with all Inline commercial demand. The role will communicate the status of plant performance and collaborate with other teams to minimize and/or eliminate supply concerns, constraints, and back-order situations.

Responsibilities

• Develop the Master Plan for the NJ Operations, balancing inventory, resources, and capacity to meet customer needs.
• Ensure the delivery commitments on MTO products, which involve verifying forecasts, checking material, and availability of capacity.
• Perform supply/demand analysis and capacity planning each month, highlighting areas of concern.
• Identify and communicate constraints that may impact achievement of the MPS while maintaining finished goods inventory at target levels to ensure high customer service levels.
• Act as liaison between Production, Engineering, Procurement, Supply Management, Product Development, Technical Services, and Demand Planning to control supply to customers.
• Maintain KPIs for the Planning function within the NJ Operations sites.
• Ensure coordination with other teams to schedule and execute the plan on a weekly and monthly basis while monitoring actual output versus the Master Production Plan.
• Identify gaps and drive solutions, including metrics on performance to the requested schedule.
• Support the documentation of planning policies, schedule rules, and procedures to ensure consistent Master Scheduling performance.

Requirements

• Completed Bachelor’s degree required (Focus on Engineering, Science, Business Administration, Supply Chain Operations, or related discipline preferred).
• Three (3) years’ experience in Supply Chain related roles: production planning, master scheduling, inventory management, shop floor scheduling, demand, etc.
• Proficient with MS Office applications (especially MS Excel).
• Knowledge of Supply Chain processes: planning, replenishments, forecasting, advanced planning, inventory management, and master data maintenance.
• Self-motivated with excellent initiative, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate internally and externally to influence cross-functional change and meet all deliverables.
• Ability to manage complexity and resolve conflicts that arise from balancing multiple priorities.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Adequate practical experience with site Quality, Production, and Vendor Management.
• Experience in the pharma industry with manufacturing and packaging, especially Oral Solid Dosage forms strongly preferred.
• APICS certification (CPIM or CSCP) preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of ERP systems required (QAD & SAP a plus).

Pay

The annual starting salary for this position is between $97,835 – $103,590. Factors which may affect starting salary within this range and level of role may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage starting on the first day of employment.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) with employer match, up to 6% and an annual 3.75% Defined Contribution to the 401k plan.
• Time Off: Paid Time Off including vacation, sick/safe time, caretaker time, and holidays.
• Life and Disability Protection: Company paid Life and Disability insurance.
• Additional benefits include, but are not limited to:
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Health Savings Account
  • Life Style Spending Account
  • Volunteer Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave (if eligible)
  • Family Building Benefits
  • Virtual Physical Therapy
  • Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurances
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Legal Plan
  • Voluntary Life Insurance and Long Term Disability

The total compensation may also include restricted stock units and discretionary awards, depending on the position offered.