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Novartis

Global pharmaceutical company delivering science-based innovations

Tactical Planner

Production Planning & SchedulingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeTamba-Sasayama, Hyogo, JapanNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • More than 3 years of experience as a scheduler or material planner in production planning or supply chain.
  • Native-level Japanese proficiency and business-level English proficiency.
  • Ability to manage cross-functional stakeholders and drive alignment across complex organizations.
  • Experience using enterprise resource planning systems for planning and operational activities.
  • Working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice requirements and regulated industry environments.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain master production schedules to balance demand, capacity, inventory, and service targets.
  • Lead supply planning activities and support the Sales and Operations Planning process.
  • Monitor customer demand, manage supply commitments, and proactively resolve supply constraints.
  • Coordinate product launches, transfers, changes, and lifecycle projects across cross-functional teams.
  • Optimize inventory levels and planning parameters to improve supply performance and operational efficiency.
  • Drive continuous improvement of supply chain processes, systems, and planning practices.
  • Collaborate with manufacturing, logistics, quality, and commercial stakeholders to ensure reliable product supply.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience using SAP for planning and operational activities.
  • Experience in areas outside supply chain, such as sales, manufacturing, or quality.

About the Company

Novartis

Global pharmaceutical company delivering science-based innovations

Novartis is a global pharmaceutical company that uses science-based innovations to develop treatments and improve patient outcomes worldwide. Its products are medicines developed through research and development to address various diseases, aiming to reach nearly 1 billion people. The company differentiates itself by large-scale investment in R&D, a global presence with a diverse workforce, and a clear mission to Reimagine Medicine, focusing on meeting the changing needs of patients. Its goal is to improve quality of life and extend life expectancy by delivering meaningful therapies through its research and development efforts.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Basel, Switzerland
Founded
1970

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