Process Engineer Production Planning

Il y a 3 heures

Antwerp, Flanders, Belgique Arcadis Temps plein
Your role is crucial in making sure that the supply chain operates smoothly, overcoming obstacles, and continuously innovating to meet the demands of healthcare. Join us in our mission to bring essential medicines to those in need, faster and more efficiently than ever before. In this role, you will:
- Support the Production Planning team on process and system related questions
- Link with the global process and support teams
- Lead and co-lead moderately complex projects, managing time and resources effectively
- Apply skills and discipline knowledge to contribute to departmental work and resolve moderately complex problems independently
- Make decisions guided by policies in non-standard situations and operate independently in ambiguous situations
- Review your own work, seek directional review from others, and mentor colleagues
- Utilize judgment and experience to become a resource for others and manage tasks supporting business growth and new program execution
- Forecast and plan key events and new product launches, enhancing supply chain initiatives by monitoring key performance indicators and coordinating cross-functional teams
- Guide operational teams in project management, prepare resource forecasts, and identify areas for improvement in products, processes, or services
- Facilitate agreements between teams, advance new concepts and methodologies, and be accountable for inventory planning and coordination
- Drive ongoing process improvement and efficiency in supply chain operations, monitor inventory shelf-life, and develop supply chain agreements with stakeholders
- Communicate demand and supply issues, perform root cause analysis of inventory deviations, present promotional topics, and use ERP systems and reporting tools to resolve shipment issues Requirements
- Production Planning experience is required
- Bachelor with at least 4 years of experience or Master with at least 2 years of experience or PhD/JD with any years of experience or associate's degree with at least 8 years of experience or high School Diploma (or Equivalent) with at least 10 years of relevant experience
- Demonstrated expertise in project management and leading cross-functional teams
- Relevant experience in Supply and Logistics management, particularly within the pharmaceutical industry or similar sectors
- Proficiency in both written and verbal English/Dutch
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
- Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning systems (e.g., SAP) Preferred Requirements
- Master's degree with relevant pharmaceutical experience
- Strong System Application & Products and systems skills
- Experience in managing supply chain operations in a global context
- Ability to drive process improvements and efficiency
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to mentor and guide other colleagues
- Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, to support problem solving and enhance