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**Job Function: **
Supply Chain Planning
**Job Sub Function: **
Production Planning & Scheduling
Job Category:
People Leader
All Job Posting Locations:
Norderstedt, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
Job Description:
Internal posting 16.06. – 30.06.2026
Job Summary
The Production Planning Manager (f/m/d) is responsible for all Production Planning (Master Planning, Scheduling, Inventory management) in the plant in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements to ensure satisfactory customer service.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manages MPS, incl. GOALS, and communication to site and S&OP leadership team.
- Balances Inventory scenarios with plant capacities and customer service needs.
- Ensures adequate Raw Material inventory to support the capacity plan.
- Supervises production scheduling in alignment with GOALS agreement.
- Works in partnership with other departments such as Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering to ensure that a variety of business transactions are completed.
- Leads the Capacity Planners.
Required Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills:
- BS or Engineering degree in Business Management, Logistics or related field.
- 3-5 years of leadership experience in pharmaceutical, biotech or medical company.
- Good interpersonal relationships & effective communication skills.
- ERP knowledge and computer skills.
- Previous experience leading people.
- APICS certification desired.
- English, fluent written and spoken is required
- German, fluent written and spoken is preferable
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**Required Skills: **
Preferred Skills:
Analytical Reasoning, Controls Compliance, Demand Forecasting, Demand Planning, Developing Others, Distribution Management, Inclusive Leadership, Just-in-Time (JIT) Manufacturing, Leadership, Manufacturing Flow Management, Performance Measurement, Process Improvements, Product Design, Product Development, Production Operations, Stakeholder Engagement, Supply Planning, Tactical Planning, Team Management
The anticipated base pay range for this position is:
€78.300,00 - €135.700,00
Benefits:
In addition to base pay, we offer the following benefits*: an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, where the actual amount is based on the employees’ and companies’ performance of the previous calendar year, or sales commissions. Moreover, we offer vacation days, parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, well-being reimbursement, programs for financial, physical and mental health. We also offer service anniversary and recognition awards, and subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees - and in some location’s eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans. For more information, visit Employee benefits | Supporting well-being & career growth | Johnson & Johnson Careers.
*This is for informative purposes only. Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.