At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We're looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.
At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We're looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.
Organization and Position Overview
Lilly recently announced a $4.5 billion investment to create the Lilly Medicine Foundry, a new center for advanced manufacturing and drug development. The first-ever facility of its kind, combining research and manufacturing in a single location, the Medicine Foundry will allow Lilly to further develop innovative solutions to optimize manufacturing processes and increase capacity for clinical trial medicines, while also reducing costs and environmental impact.
The Associate - Supply Chain Production Planner is a key liaison between Foundry Supply Chain, and the various functions at the Lilly Medicine Foundry. They are the key link for all functions in the plant and in the broader supply chain for scheduling updates and issue resolution.
This role is a key link for all functions in the plant and in the broader supply chain for scheduling updates and issue resolution. This role requires an understanding of the manufacturing processes within the Site and an ability to communicate status with multiple customers and a desire to develop and maintain the highest possible standard of customer service. This role must also embrace the latest technology and systems to develop new and innovative means of communication with customers that enhance the reputation of the Site and deliver memorable service. The role requires a desire to understand the various customer requirements and be able to represent the Site in a highly professional, responsive, and detailed manner. The Associate - Supply Chain Production Planner is responsible for frequent, detailed communications with customers to ensure that customer's expectations are understood and fulfilled. The job holder will be responsible for multiple customers/geographic regions and must deliver performance ranked as the highest possible through feedback, metrics and other measures as judged by both customers and site management.
Responsibilities
Key Objectives/Deliverables:
Safety & Quality
Maintain a safe workplace through proper ergonomic practices (workplace compliance and use of ergo equipment)
Maintain a state of compliance (learning plan, SOP adherence, etc.)
Timely processing of anticipated delay reports (ADR's)
General hub for all schedule related communication in the flow team; represent logistics at flow and process teams as required
Work directly with Master Scheduler's and Inspection Planners to ensure we are meeting the needs of our partners.
Capacity management - Generate, analyze and report plant capacity analysis
Customer Service
Represent customer throughout order process - priority setting /negotiations
Communicate status - to customers & internal resources (escalating issues as appropriate)
Coordinate steps when expediting is required
Work collaboratively to ensure order documentation requirements are met
Establish effective internal relationships with key departments / functions
Establish relationship with customers (international & domestic personnel)
Support Supply Chain metrics and performance indicators
Monitor customer's forecasts, & service needs
Influence internal performance to meet customer's needs
Know the impact on customers when production plans change
Communicate regularly and proactively with customers
Leverage knowledge of customers to improve the service levels provided
SAP knowledge & Metrics
Generates OSSCE (Operational Standards for Supply Chain) metrics
Pareto analysis of OSSCE metrics
Work with stakeholders to improve plant supply chain processes and performance
Help set up data in SAP as necessary; work to ensure data is maintained accurately (recipes, standards, etc.)
Basic Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering or other Technical fields of study and a minimum of three years of experience in Supply Chain (Production Planning preferred) or similar work experience
Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization or visas for this role, including but not limited to F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, J-1, H-1B, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, or L-1.
Additional Preferences:
Previous experience in using SAP
Positive attitude & demonstrated customer service mindset
Organizational skills, prioritization skills, and attention to detail
PC and systems skills. Familiarity with SAP & demand management systems
Manufacturing /supply chain experience - familiarity with processes, systems & products
Initiative and ability to work well under pressure and deadlines
Knowledge / Experience in Manufacturing, Packaging, and/or Customer Service
Strong organizational and Project Management skills
Knowledge of MRPII, and OSSCE
Customer Oriented
Excellent Computer skills (e.g., MRP, SAP, Excel)
APICS certification preferred
Master Scheduling
Manufacturing in high speed/high volume production process
Extensive experience in MRP system (preference is SAP)
Usage of Electronic Batch Record (EBR) systems
Extensive Excel capability
Looking for someone who wants to lead and influence either technically (individual contributor) or in leadership/management
For internal Lilly employees-LRL/Product Research Development experience preferred
Other Information:
Initial location at Lilly Technology Center, Indianapolis.
Permanent location at the new Lilly Medicines Foundry in Lebanon, Indiana.
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Actual compensation will depend on a candidate's education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is
$58,500 - $137,500
Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly's compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.
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