Capacity & Supply Planning Specialist

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  • Saint-Prex, Waadt
  • Befristet
  • Vollzeit
  • 20 Stunden her
Industry: Pharmaceutical ManufacturingWe are looking for a skilled professional to lead capacity and supply planning activities within a dynamic and highly regulated pharmaceutical environment. This role is essential to ensuring operational efficiency, resource optimization, and alignment with long-term business objectives.Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop mid- and long-term plans to optimize operations, production, and resource utilization.
  • Conduct demand forecasting and capacity planning aligned with strategic goals.
  • Identify operational risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure sustainability.
  • Ensure cross-functional alignment between engineering, operations, and supply chain teams.
  • Prepare and present reports on capacity utilization, forecast accuracy, and operational performance.
  • Support planning continuity during team absences or resource constraints.
  • Lead the S&OP process (Production & QC), integrating demand and supply planning to support business growth.
  • Collaborate with SNO, Production, QC, Material Planners, and Planning teams to ensure supply chain responsiveness.
  • Facilitate S&OP meetings and provide data-driven insights to senior leadership.
Continuous Improvement & Tools:
  • Analyze historical data, market trends, and upcoming projects to build predictive planning models.
  • Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies (e.g., batch sizes, SKU rationalization, production/QC performance).
  • Utilize ERP/MRP systems, forecasting tools, and data visualization platforms (SAP, Oracle, Power BI, etc.).
  • Recommend strategies for cost reduction, productivity improvement, and operational excellence.
(Key KPIs: PSA, # of OOS & BO, Units per FTE) Required Experience & Skills:
  • Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, or Business Administration (or equivalent).
  • Fluent in both French and English.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in supply planning, ideally in the pharmaceutical or other regulated industries.
  • Proficient with DRP tools such as Kinaxis and SAP.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Experience with both Make-to-Stock and Make-to-Order production models.
  • APICS certification or other post-graduate supply chain training is a plus.
  • Programming skills (e.g., Excel macros, VBA) are an advantage.

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