Master Planner

WHO WE ARE:

At CPL, we are passionate about pharmaceutical product development and contract manufacturing. Our aim is to be the top choice CDMO in the non-sterile liquid and semi-solid pharmaceutical products domain, and ultimately bring benefits to the customers using our manufactured products.

For more than 30 years CPL has partnered with the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies to provide full-service product development and manufacturing, singularly focused on innovation and efficiency.

We recognize our employees are our number one asset and support their career growth. We also offer a benefits program which includes Health/Dental and Vision care, deferred profit-sharing plan, paid time off, employee’s assistance program, work/life balance, employee recognition program, on-site parking, discounted gym membership and wellness program.

Job Summary:

Front end liaison between CPL Business Functional areas and provides an optimal Production Plan. Works closely with the other cross functional groups to ensure high level of Customer Service.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages the SAP production plan. Creates optimal plans balancing customer requirements, material deliveries and resource capacities. Compiles and integrates information to determine impact on production priorities and needs.
• Works with the appropriate individuals to gather information impacting production and product deliveries to customers.
• Conducts regular review meetings with other functional groups; updates status, address issues, is proactive in taking the lead to resolve current issues and mitigate potential issues.
• Ensures to have a backup person trained at their level of expertise to take over in their absence.
• Be the first point of contact to review / analyze / troubleshoot issues arising in or from the Planning application in SAP.
• Escalate to their manager and other functional areas, promptly, any potential issues that could impact customer delivery.
• Conduct periodic meetings with other functional groups to ensure the Production Plan is being executed.
• Maintain and track reports/lists as required.
• Create / Revise SOPs as required.
• Work closely with IT team to enhance systems and processes to increase efficiencies.
• Contributes to achieving Lean Goals and continuous improvement.
• An effective team player, exploiting the “state of art” ERP system and exercise the industry’s “best of practice” in the operation of the department.
• Is the hands-on expert; mentors peers (team) and provides the necessary knowledge transfers.
• Responsible for working in compliance with established safe work practices and procedures; properly uses personal protection and safety equipment as required by CPL; reports any injury or illness immediately and notifies CPL of any hazards, unsafe acts or conditions in the workplace.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Post secondary Education in Supply Chain Management . SCM, CPIM , APICS accreditation preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years on SAP R/3 ,Hana R/4.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Excellent organizational and report preparation skills.
• Proficient with a variety of computer programs including MS office programs. As well must have experience using SAP and strong Excel skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated competencies in CPL’s core values.
• Flexible with the ability to adapt, respond quickly and manage change in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, work effectively with all levels in the organization and work independently.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Office environment.

CPL is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals. CPL is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. If you need accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information on our accommodation policies, please contact us by visiting our website.

We thank all applicants for their expression of interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls or agencies please.