The AstraZeneca Mt. Vernon site was established in 1972 and is the flagship site delivering innovative, life changing oral solid medicines. At the site we formulate and pack OSD tablets and capsules for over 60+ markets. The Mt Vernon site is complex, the largest AZ production site in the US with over 700+ employees. We are located in the southwest corner of the state of Indiana, approximately 15 miles from Evansville, Indiana - the third largest city in the state. The Mt. Vernon site is both collaborative and Inclusive. We have several employee resource groups (ERGs) onsite that are aimed at promoting, celebrating, and educating employees about diversity, inclusion, philanthropy, networking, etc. Each of these groups provide employees with opportunities for interactive and engaging events and initiatives which enhance professional development and provide opportunities to engage with likeminded co-workers.


It is important to us that each employee feels welcome to bring their whole self to work every day. Here is a sneak peek of some of "perks" the MTV site offers: on-site fitness center with access to a personal trainer, on-site walking trail, walking desk, on-site basketball court, ping pong, massage chair, lunch & learns, sustainable & ergonomic office working environment, tuition reimbursement, training/ lifelong learning opportunities, book club, dining center with hot meals, snack market, free coffee and hot tea, climate controlled work environment.


Join us as a Production Planner in our Operations team, where you will play a critical role in creating and maintaining an optimised executable production schedule for the frozen and firm horizon at the most detailed process step level. This role is pivotal in managing master data to ensure accurate capacity planning and lead times for assigned assets. You will closely monitor actual production status for the resources in scope, identify and address potential short-term supply constraints and delays, and collaborate with global planning and site functions to ensure both excellent customer service and efficient production.



Accountabilities:

As a Production Planner, you will be responsible for maintaining the operational production schedule for a given asset and/or brand. You will coordinate with Network Supply Planner (NSP) weekly on rolling planned orders into the firm horizon. You will also develop detailed production schedules, optimize the usage of bulk and pack materials, resolve short-term capacity and manpower issues, and ensure scheduling or urgent late call requirements. Additionally, you will confirm material availability of all required materials & readiness within the operational horizon, plan for and pack/artwork changes within the horizon, manage obsolescence and destruction process, and execute flavor management for raw materials.



Essential Skills/Experience:

- Bachelor's degree is required, preferably in Logistics, Business Administration, Supply Chain or related discipline
- Analytical & data driven
- Concise, accurate and focused on details
- Good communication skills
- Ability to build effective relationships
- Confident when engaging with stakeholders
- Experience with problem solving
- Operational Supply Chain planning & scheduling knowledge
- Fluent English written and spoken
- 2-5 years professional work experience with a preferred 2 years experience in supply chain management, demand/supply/materials planning and/or a related discipline.



Desirable Skills/Experience:

- Operational experience with ERP/APS systems
- Experience with Lean & Manufacturing Excellence tools
- Knowledge of Pharmaceutical production supply chain principles, GMP, FDA
- Knowledge of AZ global supply chain operations organization and strategy
- Project management experience.
- Process Ownership expertise.


At AstraZeneca, we are driven by one mission: finding the best solution to put our patients first. Our Supply Chain team is at the forefront of this mission, delivering our innovative medicines all the way until they reach our patients. With constant new products and launches, there's never been a better time to join us and shape our future with a big contribution to life-changing medicines. We are a diverse, multigenerational team of experts connected across the globe. We interpret the science, connecting it with the business need to apply manufacturing excellence. If you are driven, take smart risks and are able to act quickly, then this is the place for you.


Ready to make a bigger impact on patients? Apply now to join our team!


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 authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.