Production Planner

Site Name: Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
Posted Date: Sep ‎28 ‎2022

Job Purpose
* To execute Production Scheduling (‎0 -‎6-weeks Horizon) for select work centers within a single site in the GSK Manufacturing network.
* To monitor and define the capacity statement for select work centers within a single site in the GSK Manufacturing network (‎0-‎24 months).
* To run the Performance Management process for Order Fulfillment for a single site within the GSK Manufacturing network.
* To monitor, maintain and ensure complete data accuracy of all critical data related fields for their respective work centers.

Your Key Responsibilities
This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to
progress YOUR career, these responsibilities include some of the following …

Key Responsibilities
* Maintenance of an accurate Open Order Book so systems can be used to identified when product shipments are scheduled to occur.
* Execution of a Fixed Frequency Repeating Schedule (FFRS) methodology to package finished goods.
* Execution of a level-loaded schedule to supply the FFRS with any intermediates required.
* Execution of alternative scheduling methodologies where necessary (i.e. primary specific).
* Measurement of Conformance to Schedule (CTS) for all Production work centers.
* Attendance at supply chain performance management session (daily) to represent select work centers.
* Provision (to the relevant Supply Chain Planning Manager) of daily/shift performance figures in relation to select work centers.
* Maintenance of an up-to-date capacity definition for select production work centers, based on demonstrated output and CTS.
* Execution of a pre-defined Performance Management process to ensure order fulfillment, whilst maintaining strict adherence to the FFRS methodology and intent.
* Accommodation of the Production Scheduling requirements for non-standard activity (such as New Product Introduction or Artwork/Pack Change), whilst maintaining strict adherence to the FFRS methodology and intent.
* Constant monitoring, maintenance and complete accuracy of all Supply critical fields within all data systems related to the select work centers for which the Production Scheduler is responsible.
* Identification and mitigation of stock at risk and working with key support functions in processing any inventory write off requests.

Why you?
Basic Qualifications:
We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our
goals:
* Bachelor 's degree Engineering / Commerce / Business / supply chain related discipline, logistics, supply management, demand management, operational management desirable.
* ‎2-‎5 years of experience with the relevant experience.
* A broad knowledge of planning and scheduling theory and practice.
* Good knowledge of Materials Management, Scheduling and supply chain processes.

Preferred Qualifications:
* Postgraduate study (master 's degree or Diploma) or Business degree is an advantage

Essential Skills and Abilities:
* Highly numerate with knowledge of planning/scheduling systems
* Time management and prioritization skills,
* Ability to assimilate information from different sources to generate achievable plans
* Good Communicator
* Attention to detail with ability to work under pressure
* Influence key stakeholders

Why GSK?
At GSK, we have already delivered unprecedented change over the past four
years, improving R &D, becoming a leader in Consumer Health, strengthening our
leadership, and transforming our commercial execution. Now, we're making the
biggest changes we've made to our business in over ‎20 years. We 're on track
to separate and create two new companies in ‎2022: New GSK with a leading
portfolio of vaccines and specialty medicines as well as R&D based on immune
system and genetics science; and a new world-leading consumer healthcare
company of loved and trusted brands.
With new ambition comes new purpose. For New GSK, this is to unite science,
talent, and technology to get ahead of disease together - all with the clear
ambition of delivering human health impact; stronger and more sustainable
shareholder returns; and as a new GSK where outstanding people thrive.
Getting ahead means preventing disease as well as treating it. How we do all
this is through our people and our culture. A culture that is ambitious for
patients - so we deliver what matters better and faster; accountable for
impact - with clear ownership of goals and support to succeed; and where
we do the right thing. So, if you 're ready to improve the lives of
billions, join us at this exciting moment in our journey. Join our challenge
to get Ahead Together.
GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose - to unite science,
technology and talent to get ahead of disease together - so we can positively
impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable
shareholder returns - as an organisation where people can thrive. Getting
ahead means preventing disease as well as treating it, and we aim to impact
the health of ‎2.5 billion people around the world in the next ‎10 years.
Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease
together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it's also about
making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a workplace
where everyone can feel a sense of belonging and thrive as set out in our
Equal and Inclusive Treatment of Employees policy. We're committed to being
more proactive at all levels so that our workforce reflects the communities we
work and hire in, and our GSK leadership reflects our GSK workforce.
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