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We are looking for a motivated and experienced Senior Specialist, Manufacturing Scheduling to join our Site Supply Chain team in Boudry. In this role, you will manage the short- and mid-term logistical activities for assigned manufacturing lines, working in close collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders including QA, QC, Operations, Warehouse, and Validation teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Convert supply plans into detailed, daily production schedules within the frozen planning period
- Manage scheduling for assigned work-centers and monitor execution, including handling non-routine requests
- Lead weekly scheduling meetings and maintain real-time follow-up with all operational stakeholders
- Track Work Orders throughout their lifecycle — from creation to final release
- Define and execute mid-term manufacturing plans, ensuring material availability and accurate Master Data configuration
- Coordinate stability plans, variation management, and make-to-order (MTO) repacking activities
- Manage reprocess activities as required
- Own and report on key performance indicators: OTIF , Schedule Adherence , and Right First Time (RFT)
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and actively contribute to a culture of operational excellence
- Manage change control tasks and ensure timely implementation
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field
- Minimum 3 years of experience in supply chain, production planning, or supply planning
- Prior experience in an international industrial environment; pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry highly preferred
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously under pressure with strong drive for results
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities; ability to quickly understand and visualize complex processes
- Experience with LEAN management methodologies is a plus
- Excellent computer skills: MS Office (Excel); ERP system experience (Oracle preferred)
- Full professional fluency in both French and English is required
If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.
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With a single vision as inspiring as “Transforming patients’ lives through science™ ”, every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in a supportive culture, promoting global participation in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.
On-site Protocol
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Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.
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R1604450 : Senior Specialist, Manufacturing Scheduling
