About this role
To the Chemical Plant in Uppsala, we are searching for a candidate to lead production planning and material supply in our unit providing products to the biopharmaceutical industry globally. Essential Responsibilities: This position will be responsible for all production planning, distribution planning and procurement of all direct material. Recognized as a professional expert, leads a team and a complex function. Products are world leading in its field and produced in highly specialized process environment. • Manage master planning, material processes and systems, prepare and update production schedules and purchasing needs • Ensure operational alignment with production plan and KPIs • Optimize inventory and process improvements • Lead weekly PSI/SOP process to evaluate capacity, material availability, inventory estimates and customer fulfillment • Has authority in the network of experts and in project teams • Responsible for developing long term strategy to drive continued improvement of inventory, turns and fulfillment • Support/coordinate together with sourcing efforts to reduce material cost and lead time reduction strategies, roadmaps, risks and recommendations to senior leaders. • Provide input influence decisions within own discipline and area. • Communicate recommendations and solutions across direct organization and with cross-functional partner organizations • Involved in complex decision making with internal and external parties. For more information please contact recruiting manager Eva von Heijne, Head of Operational Manufacturing, +46 702860691 or [email protected] . Qualifications/Requirements: • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college or equivalent knowledge or experience. • Extensive experience in Materials Planning and Execution. Desired Characteristics: • MBA or Master Degree • APICS Certification • Oracle knowledge and experience • Six Sigma Green Belt • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills • Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems • Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects • Fluent in both Swedish and English