APU Planner

Nemera is a world leader in the design, development, and manufacturing of drug delivery devices for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, & generics industries. With locations worldwide, some of our services and products include eyedroppers, pumps, valves, inhalation devices, airless dispensers, and auto-injectors.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for maintaining a weekly production schedule for the SKUs and production lines at the APU.

• Responsible for the creation of a Master Resource Plan based on the latest demand signal to cover what needs to be produced or purchased as a finished product and to ensure that within the process there is sufficient raw materials, components, and machine capacity to support the required supply plan up to a 24-month time horizon

• Responsible for the creation of capacity plans based on the latest demand signal, to identify where there is any potential bottlenecks or risks to supply and to develop and recommend appropriate proposals to mitigate and to ensure that the plant or 3rd party can meet the future demand. Also identify where there is significant underutilization which could impact the costs of supply.

• Capable of being able to work on capability building as part of cross functional teams and add expertise in creating the optimal solutions

• Ensure that the supply plan is financially evaluated about balancing the requirement of consistent product availability versus the cost of supply and the investment needed in conjunction with financial partners to ensure meeting the operational budgets and targets.

• Tracking of the execution of the supply plan with production scheduling and buying ensuring that the plan is fully operationalized and tracked for performance deviation including mitigation on back orders and pro-active communication of future supply risks.

• Effective communication and confirmation back from supply planning to the demand plan in confirming capability to meet the requirements via the daily and weekly execution process but also via a robust monthly executive supply process.

• All Supply Planning system core master-data is maintained to enable focus on real supply issues

• KPIs for the role will be Schedule Adherence, Capacity Utilization, Back order and Lead time

• Responsible for root causing performance issues and acting on own capability to mitigate and correct

• Communicate potential part shortages 

• Incorporate PM activities into production schedule 

• Other duties as assigned 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree required

• Minimum of 4 years in either a production, supply, or demand planning required

• Demonstrated project management experience required

• Experience in demand planning into supply planning execution required

• Technical proficiency with MS Excel required

• Planning system experience to include use of SAP as a minimum requirement or equivalent ERP systems required

• APICS accredited or professional supply chain accreditation - highly preferred

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Critical Thinking skills, with the ability to categorize, prioritize, and communicate information to multiple sources

• Strong organizational skills

• Strong team player

• Ability to adapt/respond to all organizational levels, internal and external

• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Works in office and manufacturing environment that requires PPE and may include noise levels 

• Occasional travel between campus buildings by car or foot
  
  

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Nemera is a world leader in the design, development, and manufacturing of drug delivery devices for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, & generics industries. With locations worldwide, some of our services and products include eyedroppers, pumps, valves, inhalation devices, airless dispensers, and auto-injectors.

We put patients first when creating drug delivery devices because we know that accurate dosing and ergonomics contribute to patients completing their treatment. Working at Nemera means being part of a team that truly enjoys working together and always goes the extra mile to deliver on its commitments. We’re proud of the work we do because it improves patients’ lives.

Nemera is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class indication. This company is required by federal law to hire only persons who can establish they are eligible to work in the United States.

The Nemera timekeeping system utilizes finger scan. Our biometric policy is available upon request at bghr@nemera.net