Manager Production & Demand Planning - Autoimmunity

Werfen • San Diego, CA

1d • $125,000 - $150,000

About The Position

The Manager, Production and Demand Planning is a strategic leader responsible for overseeing all aspects of production scheduling, demand forecasting, and inventory management within Werfen Autoimmunity. This role focuses on developing, monitoring and adjusting forward-looking strategies to address production scheduling, capacity constraints, evolving business needs, customer requirements, technology changes, and production capabilities. The manager oversees department operations to fulfill production, lead time, and financial objectives, providing leadership, direction, training, and development to the team to achieve both departmental and company goals. Collaboration is key, as the manager works with other leaders across the organization to develop and implement policies, tools, and processes that align with strategic objectives. The position requires a proactive approach to continuous improvement, compliance with regulatory standards, and the ability to adapt to changing market dynamics. The Manager, Production and Demand Planning is instrumental in driving operational excellence, optimizing resource utilization, and ensuring the highest standards of customer service and product delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in related field required, master’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in production and demand planning management required, life sciences or medical device experience strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of experience supervising or managing an operational team required, preferably in a man-ufacturing environment.
• 3+ years of experience in Lean Six Sigma methodologies, preferably certified Lean Six Sigma.
• Proven track record of managing operations and developing high performing teams.
• Advanced Enterprise resource planning (ERP) experience, especially on Production and Demand Planning modules, SAP strongly preferred.
• Understanding of general finance and budgeting, including profit and loss, balance sheet and cash-flow management required.
• Advanced to expert level ability in MS Excel.
• Advanced in MS Power BI or other BI solutions.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and preparing reports and metrics and ability to present to senior management required.
• Demonstrated success in accurate and timely follow-up to requests from multiple sources.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive production schedules to meet customer demand, opti-mize capacity, and minimize lead times.
• Lead the monthly SIOP (Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning) process, ensuring alignment between production, supply chain, and commercial teams.
• Oversee the Master Production Schedule (MPS) and Rough-Cut Capacity Planning (RCCP), adjusting plans based on forecast accuracy, inventory levels, and actual sales.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and procurement teams to ensure timely and cost-effective pro-duction, proactively resolving bottlenecks and constraints.
• Utilize ERP/MRP systems (preferably SAP) to manage production workflows, monitor progress, and drive schedule adherence.
• Lead the demand forecasting process using statistical models, historical data, and cross-functional input from sales, marketing, and finance.
• Facilitate monthly demand planning reviews and SIOP meetings, driving consensus and accountability across teams.
• Analyze market trends, product lifecycle data, and customer requirements to create accurate demand plans and support new product introductions.
• Maintain and improve forecast models, incorporating business intelligence and commercial insights.
• Monitor and manage inventory levels of WIP and finished goods to ensure supply continuity and minimize excess or obsolete stock.
• Develop and implement replenishment strategies, balancing service levels with inventory costs and risk of scrap.
• Coordinate with global and regional supply chain partners to optimize distribution and logistics.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of planning professionals, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
• Drive process optimization initiatives, leveraging Lean Six Sigma methodologies to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as forecast accuracy, on-time delivery, and inventory turns, reporting results to senior management.
• Champion the adoption of new technologies and best practices in production and demand planning.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, ISO, GMP) and internal quality systems.
• Develop, review, and approve SOPs and process documentation related to planning activities.
• Serve as a key liaison between supply chain, manufacturing, quality, IT, and commercial teams, ensuring effective communication and alignment.
• Effectively carries out the expectations of Werfen People Managers as defined in Werfen’s Role of the Manager program. Among others this includes maintaining regular, at minimum once a month, and transparent communication with the team through effective use of formal one-on-one meetings with direct reports and team meets. Managing performance issues and conflict proactively; uses judgement in consulting with department leadership and Human Resources. Responsibility for the team´s compliance in terms of training, and fulfilment of their tasks and objectives as well as onboarding of new employees and development of the existing team.

Benefits

• This role is eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k plan retirement benefits with an employer match, as well as paid vacation and sick leave.
• Our sales roles are eligible for participation in a commission plan and our management, and select professional roles, are eligible for a performance-based bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees