Production Planning Specialist

GRIFOLS, S.A.

$72K — $109K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Management or a related field, such as Supply Chain Management.
  • At least 4 years of relevant experience in a regulated or high-volume environment.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills; effective interpersonal abilities.
  • Ability to analyze data critically and evaluate risks for informed decision-making.
  • Preferred certifications in APICS, PMI, or Six Sigma.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and model plasma pools to meet manufacturing demand and create required production units.
  • Analyze inventory for aging plasma and forecast availability.
  • Coordinate with supply chain teams to align on plasma requirements and schedule changes.
  • Manage inventory statuses including on-hold and obsolete plasma; resolve inventory issues as expert focal point.
  • Research plasma inventory disposition for manufacturing or diagnostic use, or for write-offs.
  • Prepare count sheets for weekly plasma cycle counting and reconcile with SAP/SGP records.
  • Oversee pool optimization processes to enhance manufacturing capacity and FG production.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
  • Generous paid time off (PTO) policies and 9 paid holidays per year.
  • Up to 5% company 401(k) match.
  • Tuition reimbursement for professional development.
  • Opportunities for career growth and professional advancement.
Full Job Description
Responsible for managing plasma inventory, meeting pool optimization requirements, and modeling Internal/External manufacturing pools.

Primary Responsibilities
  • Plan and model available plasma into pools to supply manufacturing according to demand projections and direct the corresponding creation on PU's and PL's to support all manufacturing plants (GTI, GBI, & Biomat SA/IG) as required
  • Inventory analysis of aging and status of all types of plasma to generate plasma availability projection forecasts.
  • Work closely with supply chain teams at the manufacturing sites to review requirements and communicate schedule confirmations /modifications matching plasma types and specifications
  • Manage on-hand plasma inventory for on-hold, obsolete, expired and slow-moving plasma and act as research and resolution SME for all inventory issues
  • Assists with research which substantiates disposition of plasma inventory in blocked inventory status to either be dispositioned for manufacturing use, downgrade to diagnostic grade or write-off
  • Responsible for preparing and issuing the count sheets for the weekly plasma cycle counting at the NC Logistics Center, and for reconciling the counts to SAP/SGP
  • Responsible for managing the pool optimization process ensuring the most efficient use of manufacturing capacity and maximizing equivalent FG production
  • Assist Manager with internal and external financial and sox audits, emergency plasma shipments and other projects as assigned


Education & Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Management or related field (Supply Chain Management etc.)
  • A minimum of 4 years of related experience required, preferably in a highly regulated or high-volume environment


Knowledge, Skills & Attributes
  • Must have strong ability to follow up on clues and leads in researching matters and to exhibit clear thinking in evaluating atypical situations. Knowledge of inventory control system, Incident Tracking system, SAP, Microsoft Office, etc. Must possess strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Must have the ability to evaluate situations in terms of potential risks and make recommendations to minimize, deter or eliminate the risks.
  • Lead person on various projects as assigned
  • Strong business acumen with comprehensive knowledge of end-to-end supply chain processes
  • Proven track record of improving operational efficiency and driving results
  • Demonstrated success in data mining, data analysis, and visualization to support decision-making
  • Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and allocate resources effectively
  • Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills
  • Programming experience and ERP system experience preferred
  • APICS, PMI, or Six Sigma certification preferred.


PAY SCALE

The estimated pay scale for the Sr. Production Planning and Inventory Control Analyst role based in our LA office/COI location is $72,929 - $109,393 is per year. Additionally, the position is eligible to participate in up to 5% of the company bonus pool. We offer a wide variety of benefits including, but not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 9 paid Holidays per year, up to 5% 401(K) match and tuition reimbursement. Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on education, experience, skillset, knowledge, where the role is performed, internal equity and market data. We are committed to offering our employees opportunities for professional growth and career progression.

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The estimated pay scale for Sr, Production Planning & Inventory Control Analystrole based in California, is $72,929 - $109,393 per year. Additionally, the position is eligible to participate in up to 5% of the company bonus pool. We offer a wide variety of benefits including, but not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, life insurance, PTO, paid holidays and up to 5% 401(K) match and tuition reimbursement. Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on education, experience, skillset, knowledge, where the role is performed, internal equity and market data. We are committed to offering our employees opportunities for professional growth and career progression.

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