Analyst Site Planning

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Job Function:

Supply Chain Planning

Job Sub Function:

Production Planning & Scheduling

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Schaffhausen, Switzerland

Job Description:

About Innovative Medicine

Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow.

Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way.

Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine

 

Cilag AG in Schaffhausen is part of Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine and manufactures high-quality pharmaceutical products, active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), and medical devices. At Johnson & Johnson, health is at the heart of everything we do. Leveraging our strength in healthcare innovation, we empower a world where diseases are prevented, treated, and even cured.

Today, we are one of the largest pharmaceutical manufacturers in Switzerland, supplying all major global markets. Our facility is a strategic launch and growth site for parenteral products, and we have an impressive pipeline of new and innovative products.

We are searching for the best talent to join us as an Analyst Site Planning in Schaffhausen, Switzerland.

 

Purpose

In this role you will support the site planning organization through digital enablement, reporting automation, and advanced analytics. This role focuses on improving efficiency and visibility across material planning processes by developing automated solutions, leveraging AI-driven opportunities, and enabling data-driven decision-making. As the Analyst you closely with the Production Planning and Material Requirements Planning teams and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure reliable material availability while continuously improving planning processes to balance service levels, inventory, and costs. The role reports to the Master Production Planner.

You will be responsible for:

• Reporting, Analytics & Insights
• Developing, maintaining, and enhancing automated reporting solutions to support site planning and MRP processes, while driving simplification and standardization to reduce manual workload and improve data accuracy.
• Identifying and implementing opportunities to leverage digital tools and AI to streamline standard processes, in partnership with IT, GPEX, and planning stakeholders and in alignment with the digital roadmap.
• Generating and managing site planning reports that provide actionable insights into material availability, risks, and performance.
• Leading analyses of key drivers affecting material planning performance, including exception management and supplier-related constraints, and identifying trends, root causes, and improvement opportunities through data analytics.
• Inventory Planning & Performance Analysis
• Executing site material inventory projections in alignment with the Master Production Schedule, analyzing actuals against projections, and recommending corrective actions and inventory optimization opportunities.
• Support the Site Planning Team
• Partnering with MPS and DS colleagues to ensure the timely release of incoming materials, semi-finished products, and finished products.
• Providing analytical and reporting support to manage material constraints, supplier performance, and planning exceptions, while enabling planners with accurate and timely data and tools.
• Supporting the MPS team in its daily operational activities.

 

Your Key Interfaces in this role will include: Site Planning, including MRP, MPS, and planning leadership; Procurement and Supplier Management; Quality, including the batch release process; Operations and Manufacturing; IT, Digital, and Automation teams

 

 

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Data Analytics, or a related field, with first relevant professional experience. Initial or junior-level production planning experience will be advantageous.
• Strong analytical mindset with experience in data analysis, ERP systems, and reporting tools such as SAP, Excel, Power BI, or similar.
• Demonstrated interest or experience in automation, digital tools, data analytics, data engineering, or AI applications in business processes.
• Basic understanding of planning processes in the pharmaceutical industry, with initial experience in the pharmaceutical or MedTech industry considered desirable.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to identify process improvement opportunities.
• Effective stakeholder management and communication skills in a cross-functional environment; fluency in English is required, and German at a minimum B1 level is preferred/desirable.
• Structured and self-motivated approach to work, with a willingness to support daily operations and contribute as a reliable and flexible team player.

 

At Johnson & Johnson, we want every candidate to feel supported throughout the hiring process. Our goal is to make the experience clear, fair, and respectful of your time.

Here’s what you can expect:

• Application review: We’ll carefully review your CV to see how your skills and experience align with the role.

• Getting to know you: If there’s a good match, you’ll be invited to a short call with one of our recruitment team to understand more about you and answer any questions that you might have.

• Staying informed: We know waiting can be hard and processes can evolve; our recruitment team will keep you updated and make sure you know what to expect at each step.

• Final steps: For successful candidates, you will need to complete country-specific checks before starting your new role. We will help guide you through these.

Finally, at the end of the process, we’ll invite you to share feedback in a short survey — your input helps us continue improving the experience for future candidates. Thank you for considering a career with Johnson & Johnson. We’re excited to learn more about you and wish you the best of luck in the process!

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Required Skills:

 

 

Preferred Skills:

Analytical Reasoning, Business Behavior, Communication, Continuous Improvement, Demand Forecasting, Demand Planning, Distribution Management, Execution Focus, Innovation, Inventory Control, Manufacturing Flow Management, Problem Management, Process Oriented, Product Design, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Project Management, Supply Planning