We are seeking an experienced and strategically minded Senior Production Planner to lead global master scheduling and own the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP;) process for Finished Goods across our global manufacturing network.In this senior role, you will ensure seamless alignment between demand, production capabilities, capacity constraints, and material availability - directly influencing service levels, operational efficiency, and global supply reliability. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional and executive stakeholders, playing a key role in decision-making processes within Global Operations.This position reports to the Global Planning Manager and partners with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Procurement, Finance, Sales, and R&D; / NPI.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & S&OP; Leadership
- Lead the end-to-end S&OP; process for Finished Goods, ensuring robust alignment across Demand, Supply, Finance, Manufacturing, and Commercial teams.
- Drive scenario planning, risk assessment, and capacity-balancing to support executive decision-making.




- Present supply and production outlooks in governance forums and provide recommendations to senior leadership.

Global Master Scheduling
- Develop, maintain, and continuously improve the global master production schedule across internal plants and contract manufacturers.
- Ensure full synchronization between demand forecasts, production capabilities, material availability, and capacity constraints.
- Proactively identify bottlenecks, prioritize production, and influence resource allocation strategies.

Operational Execution & Cross‑Functional Coordination
- Manage demand, supply, volume, and product mix to optimize efficiency and ensure service level targets are met or exceeded.
- Coordinate BOM updates and changes by partnering with R&D;, NPI, Procurement, Manufacturing, and external suppliers.
- Translate medium‑term plans into executable weekly/monthly production plans across the global network.
- Monitor

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