Production Planner Job at BioMarin Pharmaceutical (Cork)

Production Planner

BioMarin Pharmaceutical

Location:
Ireland , Cork

Category:
Manufacturing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

The primary role of the Production Planner is to plan, schedule & co-ordinate manufacturing activities across Drug Substance, Drug Product and Finish Goods Packaging Operations. Ensure operational readiness is aligned to allow the execution of the mater production schedule to support production operations across the planning horizon including master data, BOMS and recipes, material, and capacity. The Production Planner will play a key role in the development and implementation of systems and processes to ensure optimal conversion of the Master Production Schedule into detailed production plans as well as product launch activities.

Job Responsibility:

Plan, schedule & co-ordinate manufacturing activities across Drug Substance, Drug Product and Finish Goods Packaging Operations
Ensure operational readiness is aligned to allow the execution of the master production schedule
Play a key role in the development and implementation of systems and processes to ensure optimal conversion of the Master Production Schedule into detailed production plans as well as product launch activities
Schedule and maintain ongoing production planning activities in the execution of the Master Production Schedule
Execute firm plan and process order management as required by the detail schedule
Monitor BOM’s and Recipes to meet detail schedule & escalating through the Tier process where updates are required
Maintain schedule within SAP and update as required to support real time MRP planning
Maintain and issue site schedules (Detailed Production Lego/Detailed Production Schedule)
Generate data to support performance review (Plan V action) to facilitate the end campaign reviews
Plan scenarios as required to maintain detailed schedule in the Frozen Horizon (0 – 4 months)
Provide inputs into the monthly site Supply Review meeting (SR)
Ensure KPI’s for Site Planning function are maintained within business parameters
Participate as required in delivery of Change Request, CAPA and Deviation within the Quality Management System (QMS) system
Participate in daily cross-functional meetings to ensure maintenance of Adherence to schedule (ATS) and Adherence to Plan (ATP)
Participate in Product based S&OE with counterparts in GEO and Supply Planning
Participate as required in Site ORP programs where Planning functional input is needed
Communicate schedule to production and support department and outline risks to meet the Detailed Schedule through the Frozen Horizon
Support the identification and proactive resolution of constraints are schedule conflicts in the Frozen Horizon
Support the Senior Production Planning/Master Scheduler in resolving capacity or schedule conflicts in the Flexi and Planning Horizon
Member of the functional process team level as required
Facilitate daily Tier 1 planning meeting
Facilitate weekly internal S&OE meetings ensuring cross functional alignment of plans
Engage Right First Time (six-sigma) and lean manufacturing practices leading to Operational Excellence
Participate in Continuous Improvement (CI) projects

Requirements:

A minimum of an Honor's Degree (NFQ level 7) in Supply Chain Management or other related Business discipline
A minimum of 2 years relevant Supply Chain Management experience
Experience of SAP is essential
Experience working in a GMP environment for a minimum of 1 years

Nice to have:

Supply Chain Certification is preferred e.g. APICS
Project Management or Lean Certification is desirable
Experience in Planning in a pharmaceutical environment with strong technical/systems background is desirable
Power BI or similar data analytics visual tool knowledge is desirable but not essential
Project Management with a focus on value creation and waste reduction programmes highly desirable

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 19, 2026

Expiration:
March 20, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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