Senior Associate, Planning Solutions - Scheduling

Pfizer

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Use Your Power for Purpose At Pfizer, technology drives everything we do. Our digital and 'data first' strategy focuses on implementing innovative and impactful technology solutions across all functions, from research to manufacturing. Your work will span across systems architecture, network systems, and application infrastructure to ensure effective delivery of results. Your dedication and hard work will be instrumental in preparing Pfizer to achieve new milestones and make a global impact on patient care. As a Senior Associate for Digital Supply Chain Solutions, you will contribute to our Digital Transformation with next-gen Finite Scheduling and Advanced Production Planning solutions. As part of a global team your responsibilities include gathering technical requirements, driving design, configuration, implementation, and testing across the entire enterprise. You will manage the solution in terms of continuous improvement, lifecycle management, and delivery across multiple workstreams. This role offers both challenges and rewards, allowing you to impact on our business goals in a fast-paced environment. What You Will Achieve In this role, you will: Manage time effectively to meet targets and develop plans for short-term work activities on moderately complex projects. Operate under general supervision, following established procedures and instructions, and solve loosely defined problems. Use personal judgment to modify methods and techniques as needed. Collaborate with Information Technology partners to set up development, test, and production environments. Conduct risk analysis and impact assessments for solutions that integrate with other Pfizer systems. Design and implement application software configurations and systems design for commercial off-the-shelf software products. Ensure effective communication and collaboration within the team to achieve project goals.

Requirements

• Applicant must have a bachelor's degree with at least 2 years of experience; OR a master's degree with more than 0+ years of experience; OR an associate's degree with 6 years of experience; OR a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 8 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in Information Technology engineering practices
• Demonstrated capabilities in collaborating effectively within team settings, often in virtual environments
• Strong facilitation, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Experience in systems architecture, network systems, and application infrastructure
• +2 Years PlanetTogether or equivalent Advanced Planning System Experience

Nice To Haves

• Experience in quantitative analytical methods and processes
• Advanced knowledge of risk analysis and impact assessments
• Expertise in designing and implementing application software configurations
• Excellent communication skills to explain complex issues and foster consensus among teams
• Ability to mentor and review the work of other colleagues
• Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, to support problem solving and enhance productivity.
• Demonstrated curiosity for exploring how these tools can improve outcomes and understanding of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use

Responsibilities

• Manage time effectively to meet targets and develop plans for short-term work activities on moderately complex projects.
• Operate under general supervision, following established procedures and instructions, and solve loosely defined problems.
• Use personal judgment to modify methods and techniques as needed.
• Collaborate with Information Technology partners to set up development, test, and production environments.
• Conduct risk analysis and impact assessments for solutions that integrate with other Pfizer systems.
• Design and implement application software configurations and systems design for commercial off-the-shelf software products.
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration within the team to achieve project goals.

Benefits

• a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution
• paid vacation, holiday and personal days
• paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
• health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level