Supply Planning MPS (Master Production Scheduler)

Summary

MPS Planner is responsible for creating and managing production schedule for Biopharmaceutical Drug Product manufacturing ensuring alignment with demand forecast. This role plays a critical part in balancing supply, capacity and inventory and will involve close collaboration with various departments to ensure seamless supplies as per committed site targets, while ensuring adherence to quality and regulatory standards.

Qualification & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA preferred.
• 5-7+ years of experience in supply chain planning preferably in biopharmaceutical manufacturing or related field.
• Strong expertise in MRP/MPS and proficiency in SAP (MM, IBP and relevant planning modules)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a demonstrated ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Previous knowledge of GMP, FDA, EMA and other regulatory requirement would be an advantage

Key Responsibilities

1. Production Planning & Scheduling

• Develop and maintain Drug Product MPS for 3-5 month horizon in alignment with the forecast
• Ensure Alignment with Drug substance and input material availability
• Prepare a balanced plan accounting planned downtimes and changeovers to maximise plant output at the same time factoring in market prioritisation and stock levels
• Factor in QC testing, batch release timelines to determine supply schedule
• Collaborate with Supply Network Planning (SNP), regional supply chain, procurement and manufacturing teams to ensure accurate production scheduling
• Assess production capacity and identify constraints proactively addressing bottlenecks
• Ensure adherence to planning parameters, budgeted capacity assumptions, lead times and regulatory requirements

2. Input Material Planning

• Develop a robust input material plan in line with lead time, inventory and safety stock targets.
• Release purchase requisitions based on material plan
• Periodically review material supply schedule with procurement team and highlight risks to supply and production

3. Cross-functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with DS planner to ensure timely availability of bulk Drug Substance
• Work Closely with manufacturing, quality, regulatory, supply network planning and regional supply chain teams to ensure smooth execution of production plans.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure timely dispatches as per committed timelines
• Collaborate with procurement, warehouse and quality to ensure raw material availability for uninterrupted manufacturing as per schedule
• Support New Product Launches, process enhancements and changes by integrating them with MPS

4. Performance Monitoring, Tracking and Reporting

• Track planned vs Actual production, internal OTIF for ontime dispatches
• Adjust schedules dynamically based on demand fluctuations
• Define track KPIs such as schedule adherence, supply plan vs actuals, inventory targets and service levels
• Analyse data to identify patterns and make informed decisions regarding inventory levels and production schedules.

Technology & Tools

• Excel + Power BI – MPS visualisations, batch tracking and stock monitoring
• SAP/ERP -Material requisitions, availability, inventory tracking and availability (release for production)