PHARMAFull-time
Production Planning Expert
BANGALORE (India)ONSITEPOSTED: 9/21/2026
PHARMAFull-time
HIRING ORGANIZATIONMERCKScience and Technology; Pharmaceuticals and Life Science
ROLE OVERVIEW
Production Planning Expert responsible for end-to-end planning and coordination of New Product Introduction and Development projects at the Jigani site, including resource planning, ERP master data governance, cross-functional coordination, and structured handover to routine planning.
ROLE DEFINITION & RESPONSIBILITIES
- •Own end-to-end planning and coordination of New Product Introduction and Development projects
- •manage resource planning and structured handover of new products to routine planning teams
- •govern new-product master data within ERP systems and validate BOMs, routings and planning parameters
- •coordinate Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality and R&D stakeholders to resolve material, capacity and quality-release bottlenecks
- •identify and mitigate supply chain risks across multiple projects
- •drive cross-functional meetings and maintain stakeholder alignment
- •support strategic business initiatives and ensure operationally sound project execution
Reporting Hierarchy: Acts as a central planning focal point at the Jigani site, coordinating with Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality, Research and Development, and routine planning teams; reporting line is not explicitly stated in the posting.
* Role responsibilities and qualifications synthesized based on industry benchmark standards.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent professional experience
- 3-5 years of experience in supply chain planning, production planning, or project management within manufacturing
- hands-on NPDI experience
- ERP master data management experience
- strong organizational and project management abilities
- strong cross-functional communication and influencing skills
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- fluent written and spoken English
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- •SAP experience
- •multinational manufacturing experience
- •advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
- •experience with ERP systems
- •experience identifying and mitigating supply chain risks
- •experience influencing stakeholders without direct authority
REQUIRED VERIFIED SKILLS
BOM management
routing management
capacity planning
procurement coordination
quality release coordination
process improvement
multinational manufacturing
COMPENSATION & REWARDS
Salary: Competitive / Disclosed upon candidate shortlisting
Benefits: Inclusive work environment; learning and development opportunities; career growth opportunities; access to diverse professional experiences
Emphasize 3-5 years of manufacturing supply chain or production planning experience, NPDI projects, ERP/SAP master data expertise, cross-functional stakeholder management, and risk mitigation. Highlight measurable improvements in planning, data accuracy, project delivery, or manufacturing readiness.
ORGANIZATION CONTEXT & CULTURE
Merck is a global science and technology company operating across Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics, with a focus on innovation in science and technology.
TEAM SIZE: Inclusive, collaborative, diverse, innovation-focused, and oriented toward personal development and belonging.
INDUSTRY: Science and Technology; Pharmaceuticals and Life Science
Culture: Rolling admissions
EXPECTED CAREER ROADMAP
Salary is not stated in the provided posting; no salary figures are inferred.
APPLICATION ADVISORY
[https://careers.merckgroup.com/global/en/job/301452/Production-Planning-Expert
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