Role & responsibilities
Role:
- Production Planning & Inventory Control (PPIC) Specialist/Manager/Engineer (depending on the level).
Objective:
- To ensure efficient and timely production of injectable products by effectively planning production schedules, managing inventory levels, and coordinating with other departments to meet production targets and customer demands.
II. Key Responsibilities:
Production Planning:
- Develop and maintain production schedules based on sales forecasts, customer orders, and production capacity.
- Ensure timely availability of raw materials, packaging components, and other necessary resources.
- Optimize production processes to minimize waste and maximize efficiency.
- Manage production capacity and resource allocation to meet production targets.
- Monitor and analyze production performance to identify areas for improvement.
- Coordinate with other departments, such as procurement, quality control, and manufacturing, to ensure smooth production operations.
- Plan for new product launches and process changes.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., cGMP).
- Inventory Control:
- Manage inventory levels of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods.
- Implement and maintain inventory control systems to ensure accurate stock levels and minimize stockouts or overstocking.
- Monitor inventory turnover and identify slow-moving or obsolete items.
- Coordinate with the warehouse and logistics teams to ensure efficient storage and retrieval of materials.
- Maintain accurate inventory records and reports.
- Conduct periodic inventory counts and reconciliations.
- Optimize inventory storage and handling processes.
- Coordination & Communication:
- Collaborate with sales, marketing, and customer service teams to understand customer demands and ensure timely delivery of products.
- Communicate production plans and schedules to relevant stakeholders.
- Resolve production issues and address any supply chain disruptions.
- Participate in cross-functional meetings and projects.
III. Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent organizational and planning skills.
- Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
- Knowledge of inventory management principles and practices.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Knowledge of cGMP and other relevant regulations.
- Experience with data analysis and reporting tools.
- Familiarity with pharmaceutical manufacturing processes (e.g., aseptic processing, formulation, packaging).
IV. Additional Notes:
- The specific responsibilities and requirements may vary depending on the size and complexity of the organization.
