Ph3Associate Director – Production Planning /h3 pJoin to apply for the Associate Director – Production Planning role at Eli Lilly and Company. /p pAt Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life‑changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world. /p pAre you passionate about shaping the future of supply chain operations in a company that saves lives every day? Join us as Associate Director – Planning Manager and play a key role in a pharmaceutical organization committed to delivering life‑saving medicines to patients around the world. /p pIn this role, you’ll report directly to the Senior Director, Supply Chain and lead a team of 5–6 planners, providing strategic direction, mentorship, and development opportunities. You’ll be part of a company that lives by the values of Respect for People, Integrity, and Excellence—where your work truly makes a difference. /p h3Broad Function /h3 ul liLead and Develop the Planning. Provide strategic direction, mentorship, and performance management to ensure team effectiveness and growth. /li liOptimize Manufacturing Plans. Drive the development and execution of manufacturing plans aligned with both local and global strategies, ensuring efficient material management. /li liContribute to Strategic Planning. Actively participate in the preparation of business and strategic plans, offering insights and recommendations to support long‑term goals. /li liSupport the External Warehouse Strategy. Support the development and execution of strategies for external warehouse operations to enhance supply chain performance. /li liManage the Local Sales Operations Planning (SOP) Cycle. Coordinate and lead the SOP process to ensure alignment between demand, supply, and financial planning. /li liFacilitate Cross‑Functional Communication. Serve as a key liaison between the Global Supply Chain, Global Logistics, and the local site to ensure seamless information flow and collaboration. /li liDrive Local Supply Chain Transformation. Lead initiatives to transform the local supply chain and actively support continuous improvement efforts across other departments. /li liStandardize and Align Supply Chain Practices. Promote convergence toward standardized supply chain archetypes to improve consistency, efficiency, and scalability. /li /ul h3Main Responsibilities /h3 ul liSupport End‑to‑End Supply Chain Transformation. Drive modernization initiatives across supply planning, logistics, distribution, and warehousing to enhance overall supply chain performance. /li liIdentify and Implement Improvement Opportunities. Leverage expertise in supply chain best practices, procedures, and technologies to pinpoint transformation opportunities and collaborate with IT to design and deploy effective solutions. /li liTeam Leadership and Development. Manage, coordinate, and develop the Planning and Purchasing team in partnership with the Material Manager. Provide supervision, performance evaluation, and coaching to team members. /li liEnsure Compliance with Policies and Standards. Ensure full team adherence to local and global company policies, particularly regarding quality, safety, and environmental standards. /li liManage Manufacturing Planning Activities. Lead the manufacturing planning process from order creation through to backflush, ensuring alignment with production goals and timelines. /li liContribute to Packaging and Parenteral Flow Teams. Actively participate in cross‑functional teams, delivering business‑critical information and leading the respective Sales Operations Planning (SOP) processes. /li liDepartmental Budget Ownership. Manage and monitor the department’s budget, ensuring alignment with strategic and operational objectives. /li liFacilitate Site‑to‑Network Communication. Maintain accurate and timely information flow between the local site and the broader Parenteral Network, leveraging deep knowledge of manufacturing processes. /li liImplement Global Sourcing Strategies. Collaborate with the Parenteral Network to execute sourcing strategies and global processes, such as bulk allocation. /li liCoordinate SOP Development. Oversee the creation and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the department to ensure consistency and compliance. /li liPerform Additional Duties as Assigned. Take on other responsibilities delegated by the supervisor or manager to support departmental and organizational goals. /li /ul h3RELATIONSHIPS /h3 ul liAll company functions /li liGlobal Supply Chain, Global Logistics, External MFG /li liAPI Network, Dry Network, Parenteral Network and Device Network /li /ul h3Required Qualifications /h3 ul liEngineering Management or an Economics Master’s Degree preferred /li liFluent in English /li liKnowledge of SAP R/3, APO, Excel, Trackwise, etc /li liAPICS certification preferable /li liManagerial Finance knowledge is preferable /li liPrevious experience in people management, preferably with cross‑functional groups within a matrix organization /li liPrevious experience in a Pharmaceutical Company or in the Food Industry is preferred. /li /ul h3Soft Skills /h3 ul liDemonstrated ability to manage/own multiple tasks or projects simultaneously. /li liStrong oral and written communication, interpersonal skills /li liFundamental understanding of Supply Chain basics /li liStrong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to work in a Team environment. /li liProblem solving, good attitude, results oriented /li liExcellent attitude and passion for leadership and people development /li /ul pThis position requires working on‑site, and includes 4 days of remote work per month. /p h3What We Offer /h3 ul liCompetitive Salary: We offer a competitive base salary supplemented by an annual variable component based on achieving objectives. /li liRelocation Package: You will be eligible for a relocation package based on your location. /li liComprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a well‑rounded welfare package, including an extensive insurance plan. /li liAnnual Salary Review: We recognize and reward your continued effort with an annual salary review, providing opportunities for advancement based on your performance. As part of our commitment to your future, you may also be eligible to receive a stock option package, aligning your success with the company's growth. /li /ul pLilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form ( for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response. /p pLilly does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. /p h3Seniority level /h3 pMid‑Senior level /p h3Employment type /h3 pFull‑time /p h3Job function /h3 pManagement and Manufacturing /p h3Industries /h3 pPharmaceutical Manufacturing /p pReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Eli Lilly and Company by 2x /p h3Sign in to set job alerts for “Production Planner” roles. /h3 h3IMPORT - EXPORT SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER_Fi /h3 h3Supply Chain Transformation Project Manager /h3 h3Manager Business Innovation Transformation - Supply Chain - FAAS Firenze/Perugia /h3 h3Contract Manager and Outsourcing Process Lead- IET Engineering Operations /h3 pWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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