Production Planning Manager

$107.44k - $152.05k

Full-time

FUJIFILM Biotechnologies

Position Overview
Position Description
We are hiring a Product Planning Manager. The Product Planning Manager will be responsible for managing the production schedule, manufacturing capacity planning, and periodic reporting of key metrics for multiple FLBI Production Sites.
Company Overview
At FUJIFILM Biosciences, we turn curiosity into breakthroughs that advance the field of life sciences. By offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services in cell culture media, discovery research reagents, recombinant growth factors and proteins, fine chemicals, and critical assay materials, we partner with the brightest minds in biotech and pharma to tackle the world's biggest health challenges.
Imagine being part of a team that enables life-changing discoveries like new vaccines, therapies, and advancements in regenerative medicine. Our culture fosters curiosity, collaboration, and innovation, and we pride ourselves on delivering unparalleled quality and service to our partners. If you're ready to make an impact, your future belongs with us at FUJIFILM Biosciences.
Our headquarters in Santa Ana, California, is surrounded by world-class schools, lush parks, and scenic beaches like Laguna and Huntington, making it an ideal place to live, work, and explore. With additional campuses across the US, Europe, China, and Japan, we offer opportunities to make a difference worldwide.
Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of "giving our world more smiles." Visit:
Job Description
Responsibilities:
Own demand-to-supply planning, translating forecasts into manufacturing plans and driving planned-versus-actual performance.
Lead cross-functional teams to resolve constraints, set priorities, and fulfill customer demand on time.
Set inventory strategy for Off the Shelf (OTS) finished goods, optimizing inventory levels, mitigating risk, and minimizing back orders.
Govern special-material purchase requests ensuring accurate chargebacks, traceability, and cancellation controls.
Own and improve the master production schedule (MPS) for all FLBI-CA products, balancing demand, capacity, inventory, and service.
Direct the accuracy and communication of manufacturing dates in sales systems to support customer commitments and business decisions.
Chair the weekly Supply, Demand, and Inventory (SDI) review, drive decisions, escalate risks, and align process orders with demand.
Oversee monthly scrap management, reporting, improvement actions, and compliant disposition of expired materials across FLBI sites.
Publish the rolling 12-week MPS weekly, align stakeholders, and proactively address execution risks.
Lead development and adoption of logistics and planning tools that strengthen supply chain, procurement, and operations capabilities.
Own planning and logistics metrics, set targets, communicate insights, and sponsor continuous improvement.
Establish planning policies and align Materials Management, Demand Planning, and Sourcing to reduce variability, ensure smooth operations, and limit financial impact.
Lead assessments of bill-of-material, demand, and supply changes.
Direct implementation of bill-of-material, demand, and supply changes into the production schedule.
Drive coordination of manufacturing, packaging, labeling, shipping, and distribution for R&D, marketing, and manufacturing products.
Lead and develop direct reports through career development, clear priorities, coaching, performance management, succession planning, and a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Required Skills/Education:
A Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience is required
A degree with concentration in supply chain, operations, mathematics, economics, purchasing, or related life science or finance industry is preferred.
ASCM or ISM Certification is preferred but not required.
Minimum 7 years of planning experience in a biotech or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment or equivalent role is preferred.
Minimum 5 years of people management experience
Production scheduling experience in ERP system or other related inventory planning tools.
Competent and knowledgeable in utilizing best practices in inventory management, ASCM, or other supply chain organization experience.
Interpersonal, collaborative skills, and proactive problem solving through data driven analysis.
Operate with a sense of accountability.
Strong facilitation and influencing skills in a cross-functional environment.
Ability to communicate information efficiently.
Proficient in Project Management tools (e.g. MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, MS Teams).
Ability to engage and interface effectively with senior management managers.
Self-Motivated.
SAP ERP experience preferred.
Attend meetings as required.
Excellent MS Office and MS Project skills.
Ability to speak and read English.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to clearly and concisely convey ideas to others.
Salary and Benefits:
For California, the base salary range for this position is $107,442.20 - $152,053. Compensation for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience, location, etc.).
Medical, Dental, Vision
Life Insurance
401k
Paid Time Off
*#LI-onsite
EEO Information
Fujifilm is committed to providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.
ADA Information
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR Department (View email address on us.fitly.work).

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