Sr. Associate-Production Scheduler

At Lilly, the work is demanding because patients are waiting. We unite caring with discovery to help make life better for people around the world, knowing that every decision, every detail, and every day matters. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, our over 50,000 employees around the globe take on complex challenges to discover and deliver life-changing medicines, strengthen how health is understood and managed, and support the communities we serve. This is hard, urgent, selfless work—but it’s work worth doing. If you’re driven by purpose and ready to bring your best to work that truly matters for patients, we invite you to join us. 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. Position Overview The Supply Chain organization has responsibility for planning and scheduling operations at the site. The Sr. Associate, Production Planner serves as a key strategic contact for production planning, capacity management, and supply chain integration across the plant and with Global Supply Chain partners. This role requires a strong working knowledge of end-to-end planning processes and the ability to lead cross-functional problem-solving, mentor junior planners, and drive continuous improvement across scheduling and capacity management activities. The Sr. Associate translates demand forecasts (commercial, development, and project-based) into robust master production schedules, while proactively identifying risks and opportunities across the Capacity Requirements Plan (CRP) and Sales, Inventory & Operations Plan (SI&OP). This role also plays a lead role in aligning site production activities with broader network and global supply chain strategy. Responsibilities Planning/Scheduling Lead the alignment and optimization of short- and long-term production plans with operations capacity Drive production to inventory targets for assembled, packaged, and/or parenteral materials Prepare and present CRP, SI&OP, and other strategic planning data to leadership Convert production plans into master production schedules with a focus on risk mitigation and scenario planning Serve as a senior member of the Process/Flow Team, resolving complex capacity challenges and unplanned production issues Oversee timely processing of past due process orders and root-cause resolution Act as the primary hub for schedule-related communication in the Flow Team; represent supply chain at Flow, Lead Team, and cross-site meetings Partner closely with Purchasing to ensure component availability and proactively resolve supply risks Capacity Management Lead plant capacity analysis, generate insights, and report findings to leadership Conduct advanced scenario analysis to evaluate strategic options and their downstream impacts Identify capacity constraints early and collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop mitigation plans Customer Service & Stakeholder Engagement Build strong relationships across stakeholders to ensure the production plan is achievable and resilient Partner with upstream and downstream Global Supply Chain resources to align plans across the network Lead trade-off discussions with other schedulers/planners to optimize shared resources Integrate alternate demand into production schedules to meet evolving site needs Safety & Quality Maintain a safe workplace through proper ergonomic practices Maintain a state of compliance (learning plan, SOP adherence, etc.) Champion quality and compliance mindset among junior team members SAP Knowledge & Metrics Demonstrate advanced understanding of SAP processes, including Master Production Scheduling (MPS) and Material Requirements Planning (MRP), including complex exception message resolution Lead efforts to set up and maintain SAP master data (recipes, standards, data integrity) Generate, analyze, and present OSSCE (Operational Standards for Supply Chain Excellence) metrics to drive performance improvements Partner with stakeholders to identify and implement process improvements across plant supply chain operations Leadership & Mentorship Mentor and coach junior planners/schedulers, supporting their onboarding and development Lead or co-lead continuous improvement initiatives within the planning function Serve as a subject matter expert and escalation point for planning-related issues Basic Qualifications 5+ years of experience in Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or Production Planning Prior SAP and APO experience required Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent work experience) in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related technical field Additional Skills/Preferences Strong organizational, analytical, and project management skills Demonstrated leadership and mentorship capabilities #J-18808-Ljbffr BioSpace