Job Description

At Perrigo, we are driven by our mission to Makes Lives Better Through Trusted Health and Wellness Solutions, Accessible to All. We are proud to be a Top 10 player in the European Consumer Self-Care market and the largest U.S. store brand provider of over the counter and infant formula. Dedicated to providing The Best Self-Care for Everyone, we are the people behind the brands you trust. We are Opill, Compeed, Solpadeine, NiQuitin, and many more. We Are Perrigo. We are committed to enhancing the wellbeing of our colleagues and consumers alike. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive, collaborative culture where each person can experience a sense of belonging.
Join us on our One Perrigo journey as we evolve to win in self-care.
Description Overview
We are currently recruting for a detail-oriented and proactive Production Planner with strong experience in SAP.
This role is critical in ensuring efficient production scheduling, inventory control, and timely delivery of high-quality pharmaceutical products.
The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of GMP regulations, production workflows, and SAP modules related to planning and materials management
Scope of the Role

• Develop and maintain production schedules using SAP PP (Production Planning)

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, quality assurance, procurement, and supply chain to align production plans with business goals.

• Monitor actual production output vs. planned schedules and adjust plans to mitigate delays or bottlenecks.

• Ensure compliance with pharmaceutical industry regulations and GMP standards throughout the planning process.

• Manage inventory levels to prevent shortages or overstocking of raw materials and finished goods.

• Generate and release process and production orders and ensure timely kit picking and material availability.

• Run Crystal and Query reports to create Production plans and other reports as required.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in production planning and scheduling processes.

• Analyze production data and KPIs to inform strategic decisions and improve operational efficiency.

• Any other reasonable request from the Planning Manager or the Business

Experience Required

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in production planning within a pharmaceutical or regulated manufacturing environment.

• Proficiency in SAP ERP (especially PP, MM, IBP modules).

• Strong understanding of MRP processes, inventory management, and production workflows.

• Familiarity with GMP, FDA, and EMA compliance standards.

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities to collaborate across departments.

Benefits
We believe our people are our greatest asset. Alongside competitive compensation, we offer benefits tailored to supporting you and your family, as well as career development opportunities to ensure you feel valued and supported, both professionally and personally.
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