Global Product Planner (m/f/d)

Global Product Planner (m/f/d) - logistics, marketing or production/MRP, MPS, RCCP, Lean Manufacturing/MRP, MPS, RCCP, Lean Manufacturing/SAP PP/MM/communication/English

Project:
For our customer Roche Diagnostics International AG based in Rotkreuz we are looking for Global Product Planner (m/f/d).

Background:
The Global Product Planner is a critical role within the Global Supply Chain, accountable for ensuring global product availability for a defined product portfolio across all regional and central warehouse locations. This position is responsible for the accuracy of supply planning, aligned with global demand and manufacturing/supplier capabilities, while considering product life cycle impacts. The role involves close collaboration with various functional leads and teams to manage product availability from launch through phase-out, and to proactively address potential supply challenges.

The perfect candidate

The perfect candidate for this Global Product Planner role is a highly analytical and proactive supply chain professional with a minimum of three years of international experience in logistics, marketing, or production. They excel at mastering complex production planning methodologies (MRP, MPS, RCCP) and leveraging ERP/MRP systems (SAP PP/MM) to ensure global product availability. This individual thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, effectively communicating with diverse stakeholders across manufacturing, regional teams, and life cycle functions to proactively address supply challenges and drive continuous improvement

Tasks & Responsibilities:
* Accountable to ensure global product availability for a defined product portfolio including but not limited to availability at all regional and central warehouse locations.
* Responsible for the creation and accuracy of the supply planning based on global demand input, aligned with manufacturing/supplier capabilities including considerations around impact of product life cycle.
* Liaise with functional leads and life cycle teams to ensure product availability during launch and phase-out periods of products.
* Set global safety levels for the defined product portfolio including but not limited to continuous monitoring thereof.
* Responsible to provide robust recommendation to manufacturing/supplier on rough cut capacity planning (RCCP) and master production schedule (MPS)
* Initiate escalation processes regarding global product availability as well as needed initiation of S&OP meetings for defined product portfolio.
* Responsible for accuracy and continuous adjustment of master data (MRP).
* Organize for global product allocations in collaboration with other supply chain functions, regional functions, life cycle teams and manufacturing/supplier.
* Oversee for batch reservations and other logistics interventions (incl. to ensure product flow in emergencies) for the defined product portfolio.
* Participates in global initiatives across Dia supply chain. Where applicable, will be responsible for completing regional activities required to ensure product availability.
* Where applicable, assumes subject matter expert role for a product planning related process. Responsible for ensuring processes reflect real life business scenarios

Must Haves:
* Bachelor University degree in related field desired
* At least 3 years in the environment of logistics, marketing or production, with an international focus.
*Strong understanding of production planning methodologies (eg, MRP, MPS, RCCP, Lean Manufacturing principles) and solid understanding of Logistical concepts and processes
*Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (eg, SAP PP/MM) and advanced planning tools
*Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
*You use your initiative, are enthusiastic, and have very good communication skill
*Fluent written and verbal English Language skills - any additional language is a plus

Nice to Haves:
* Any additional language

Reference Nr.: 924278SDA
Role: Global Product Planner (m/f/d)
Industrie: Pharma
Workplace: Rotkreuz
Pensum: 100% (max. 2 days)
Start: 1.9.25
Travel: 1-2 per year Duration: 12
Deadline: 02.07.2025

If you are interested in this position, please send us your complete dossier via the link in this advertisement.

About us:
ITech Consult is an ISO 9001:2015 certified Swiss company with offices in Germany and Ireland. ITech Consult specialises in the placement of highly qualified candidates for recruitment in the fields of IT, Life Science & Engineering.
We offer staff leasing & payroll services. For our candidates this is free of charge, also for Payroll we do not charge you any additional fees.