Production Planning & Logistics (PP&L) - 35384

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Our client who specialize in the pharmaceutical industry are currently looking for a Production Planner for a initial 4 months contract based in Grenchen - Solothrunstrasse

The candidate will be responsible for creating a constrained weekly master production schedule (MPS) and ensuring raw material availability. Planning and freeze period management of production activities (rescheduling, rework, outsourced work). Perform Rough Cut Capacity Planning (RCCP) for resources, shifts, equipment and shutdowns. Establish minimum order quantities (MOQ) and balance against overall equipment efficiency (OEE). Plant Slow Moving & Obsolete (SLOB) management. Provide asset specific input to the end to end supply chain processes and ensure planning master data (safety stock, lead times, etc.) in the ERP system are accurate and up to date.

Experience required

3 - 5 years related experience

Experience with ERP & advanced planning systems

Production planning or manufacturing experience in a medical, pharmaceutical or consumer industry.

Familiarity with relevant legislation (e.g. GMP, ISO requirements) is desirable

Data mining & reporting skills through MS Excel or equivalent

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