Production Planner / Associate Production Planner
This role is your chance to work at the ground breaking; embracing constant challenges that stimulate intellectual growth and learning.
THIS IS A COMPLETELY ON-SITE POSITION. NO HYBRID OR FULLY-REMOTE.
Accountabilities:
As a Production Planner, you will control commercial scale raw materials planning at the Frederick Manufacturing Center (FMC). You will create and maintain material masters and raw materials planning using MRP, manage inventory to target valuation and turns, and work proactively to optimize procurement and inventory control processes. You will also collaborate with various departments including Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Logistics and Finance.
Essential Skills/Experience:
-Production Planner requires a BS degree in business administration or related materials management field and a minimum of 3 years professional experience in planning, preferably in a technical/scientific arena
- Associate Production Planner requires a BS degree and 0-3 years experience in business administration or related materials management field.
- Strong knowledge of change control
-Strong knowledge of planning
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft (Excel, Access, Word, and Outlook)
- Project Leadership Experience on cross functional teams
Desirable Skills/Experience:
- Science or technical undergraduate degree preferred
When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we ignite confident thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That’s why we work, on average, a minimum of five days per week from the facility. But that doesn't mean we’re not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our outstanding and promising world.
Why AstraZeneca?
With constant new products and launches, there's never been a better time to join Supply Chain and shape our future with a big contribution to life-changing medicines. Our resilience helps us to thrive as we innovate and evolve. Ours is a safe and positive space where we are encouraged to actively participate by sharing ideas, and problem-solving. United behind a common goal to succeed, we take our collective takeaways and work as a team to broaden the bounds of Supply Chain.
Ready to make an impact? Apply now and join us in our voyage to push the boundaries of science and make a difference!
The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from $64,774 - 97,160. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.
