Supply Chain and Planning Specialist

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The Position

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic and collaborative Supply Chain and Planning Specialist (Production Planner) to join our Sensor & Cartridge Operations team on a 2-year mission. This critical role takes responsibility for the production program of the LumiraDx stripes portfolio and shares accountability for the efficient management of our production operations. 

As a Supply Chain and Planning Specialist you will actively engage with key stakeholders within Sensor & Cartridge Operations to ensure seamless communication, continuous supply and collaboration.

Important Secondment Information

• Duration: This position is for a fixed period of 2 years.
• Substantive Role Protection: Candidates undertaking this secondment will maintain their existing substantive role to return to upon completion of the 2-year assignment.
• Approval: Applicants should ensure they have discussed interest in secondments with their current line manager.
• Location: On-site in Bathgate, Scotland
  
  

Key responsibilities

• Establish the production program to ensure full supply and timely delivery of orders of the LumiraDx sensor portfolio to Mannheim
• Secure market supply through appropriate planning and control activities, including  escalation of conflicts in a timely manner and lead of action teams as needed
• Determine material requirements planning parameters such as safety stocks or order quantities, as well as material phase-in/out planning and coordination with production and suppliers
• Responsible for inventory management of semi-finished products
• Maintain close and proactive cooperation with stakeholders including Global Supply Chain, Production, Manufacturing Science & Technology, Direct Procurement

 

Qualifications & Experience

• You have a completed degree in business administration, supply chain, or a related field.
• Several years of practical experience in Production Planning, Supply Chain, or Purchasing functions, alongside a solid general background in Operations.
• High interface and communication competence, with the proven ability to address sensitive topics effectively and navigate discussions in a performance-oriented environment.
• Strong working knowledge of ERP systems, with hands-on experience in SAP being highly preferred.
• An independent, proactive team player who challenges conventional thinking and thrives in a respectful, collaborative culture.
• The successful candidate must possess a permanent right to work in the UK.

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Let’s build a healthier future, together.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.