Senior Production Scheduler, CVRM (Holly Springs)

Genentech•Holly Springs, NC

64d•$91,070 - $169,130•Hybrid

About The Position

Pharma Technical Manufacturing (PTM) is responsible for managing all aspects of end-to-end drug substance and drug product manufacturing and supply. From the raw material to the final medicine, we contribute to deliver Roche's ground-breaking therapies to more than 120 million patients around the world. We make our medicines at 9 sites around the world and coordinate all aspects of production of Roche medicines in all disease areas and dosage forms. To ensure readiness for a step-change in the standard of care that Roche delivers in the area of Cardiovascular, Renal and Metabolism (CVRM), PTM will construct a new manufacturing site in the U.S. in Holly Spring, North Carolina. The new site will focus on large volume low cost Drug Product manufacturing (Component Prep & Compounding, Liquid PFS Filling, Automated Inspection, Autoinjector Assembly, Packaging/Finished Products). We're looking for a highly skilled Master Production Scheduler/Senior Production Scheduler to join our team. In this role, you'll be responsible for developing and maintaining the master production schedule, ensuring we meet customer demand while optimizing our production resources. You'll be a key player in our supply chain, bridging the gap between sales, operations, and procurement. As part of plant start-up you will act as the Materials Management PLAN main functional contact for the SAP ERP deployment; responsible for the timeline, deliverables, and adherence to the global template processes. Initially, you will perform a mix of remote and onsite work (first at the General Planner's office, later at construction site/plant). You will transition to local full time on-site work once the site buildings are built and equipment delivered. Travel of up to 30% of the time is expected during the project phase.

Requirements

You hold a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, or a related field with 8-10 years in a master production scheduler or similar supply chain planning role..
You have proven experience with ERP planning processes and software (eg. SAP S/4HANA and OMP) is required.
You have strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to analyze complex data and make data-driven decisions.
You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with various teams and stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

You have a CPIM (Certified in Planning and Inventory Management) or CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional) certification
You have an advanced degree (eg. Masters, MBA)
You have experience with the implementation of large scale ERP projects a plus

Responsibilities

You will create and maintain a feasible Master Production Schedule (MPS) for key finished goods and components, balancing customer demand with production capacity. Use inputs from the sales forecast, customer orders, and inventory targets to drive the schedule.
You will assess and manage production capacity, identifying and resolving any bottlenecks. Work closely with production managers to ensure the MPS is achievable.
You will partner with the procurement team to ensure timely availability of raw materials and components needed for production. Monitor inventory levels and adjust the MPS as needed to prevent stockouts or excessive inventory.
You will utilize SAP S/4HANA for planning and execution, and OMP for advanced planning and scheduling. You'll need to be proficient in these systems, generating reports, analyzing data, and making informed decisions.
You will serve as the primary liaison between sales, operations, finance, and procurement. You'll communicate changes to the schedule, manage expectations, and facilitate a smooth production flow.
You will monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as production attainment, schedule adherence, and inventory accuracy. Use this data to identify areas for continuous improvement.
You will apply standard APICS (Association for Supply Chain Management) principles and best practices in all aspects of master scheduling. A strong understanding of planning, scheduling, and inventory management concepts is essential.
You will lead site function activities for SAP deployment fit-to-template, design, test, SOP development, go-live, and hypercare