Planning Manager

Company Description

About AbbVie

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Job Description

We are looking for a Planning Manager to join our international manufacturing environment and play a key role in ensuring end-to-end supply chain planning excellence.
This position operates in close synergy with internal functions on site as well as external stakeholders, contributing to the seamless flow of materials, production, and supply across the network.

The Planning Manager, reporting to the site Supply Chain Director, will be responsible for leading and coordinating planning processes and a Master Scheduler Team across three main areas:

1) Demand Management

• Conduct Rough Cut Capacity Planning checks and levelling
• Manage Orders Feasibility and Firming

2) Master Production Schedule

• Develop and maintain the Monthly Supply Plan identifying and monitoring short-term constraints (Maintenance activities, Line trials, Material issues, Resource availability)
• Lead stakeholder alignment activities

3) Detailed Scheduling

• Build and maintain the Detailed Sequence Plan
• Manage Process Order Release
• Oversee Bulk Batch Allocation
• Monitor Supply Chain End-to-End Performance

Qualifications

• Degree in economics or engineering disciplines
• At least 3–5 years of experience in the role, with a strong focus on planning, demand/supply planning, production planning, or supply chain management
• Experience preferably gained in structured multinational environments
• Experience in regulated or complex sectors, such as pharma, biotech, healthcare, or industrial manufacturing, is preferred
• Experience managing teams or coordinating internal and external stakeholders

Systems Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of SAP, particularly planning-related modules and functionalities (PP and MM modules)
• Familiarity with scheduling / advanced planning systems and capacity and production planning tools
• Good knowledge of advanced Excel and, preferably, data reporting and analytics tools such as Power BI / ClickView
• Experience with ERP systems and demand planning / S&OP tools is an advantage

Certifications

• Certifications in Supply Chain / Planning are a plus, such as:
  • APICS / ASCM
  • CPIM
  • CSCP
  • Project management certifications such as PMP or lean / continuous improvement

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication skills in English
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in complex, matrixed, and international environments

Additional Information

Your total reward package at AbbVie will be made up of multiple components, including compensation, well-being and benefits.

In this role, you will receive base pay and incentive as per the local policy. You will also receive a number of benefits including life assurance, medical plan, flexible benefits, etc. 

Full details of our comprehensive package will be shared during the recruitment process. 

The national collective bargaining agreement applicable to this position is B011 – CCNL Chemical-Pharmaceuticals Industry.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. 

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