Senior Production Planner (temporary 9 Meses)

Pfizer Pfizer · Pharma · Mexico - Toluca

This role is for a Senior Production Planner at Pfizer, responsible for managing production schedules, facilitating interdepartmental planning, and optimizing supply chain logistics. The role requires experience with ERP systems and GMP, with a preference for pharmaceutical industry experience and familiarity with AI tools for productivity enhancement.

What you'd actually do

  1. Plan, issue, and manage production schedules to ensure a controlled flow of approved materials and equipment based on production and inventory requirements.
  2. Facilitate interdepartmental planning activities with quality assurance, manufacturing, purchasing, engineering, inventory control, and traffic.
  3. Prepare and analyze distributed supply requirements for cross-site discussions, optimizing the balance of raw material inventory needed to support production across the supply chain network.
  4. Collaborate with network stakeholders to resolve demand signal issues and work with the MD team to define and set necessary system parameters.
  5. Serve as the point-of-contact for brand- and site-related queries, sharing urgent issues with the Site Planner and using cross-site forums to flag demand signal issues.

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of experience or associate’s degree with 2+ years of experience or MBA/MS with any years of relevant experience
  • Proficiency in Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)
  • Solid understanding of Enterprise Resource Planning systems such as Maestro (Rapid response), SAP, including Bill of Materials, Recipe Routings, Shop Floor Control, and MRP
  • Familiarity with System Application & Products and Good Manufacturing Practices (part of GxP)
  • Strong communication skills
  • Advanced proficiency in the MS Office Suite, particularly Excel and Copilot
  • Ability to prioritize effectively
  • English required (intermediate-Advanced)

Nice to have

  • Relevant pharmaceutical experience
  • Substantial working experience in various Supply Chain related fields such as planning, scheduling, procurement, logistics, customer service, or demand management
  • Experience in a planning role within the pharmaceutical or chemical industry
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
  • Experience with project management
  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work under pressure
  • Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies such as Microsoft Copilot, to support problem solving and enhance productivity. Demonstrated curiosity for exploring how these tools can improve outcomes and understanding of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use

What the JD emphasized

  • Proficiency in Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)
  • Familiarity with System Application & Products and Good Manufacturing Practices (part of GxP)
  • English required (intermediate-Advanced)