Quality Control Laboratory Planner

POSITION SUMMARY
The Quality Control Laboratory Planner is a high-impact, self-driven position responsible for leading advanced planning analytics, data modeling, and execution of QC budget & capacity related activities. This position involves participating in site planning meetings that influence QC commercial testing plan, understanding samples demands and corresponding standardized QC test scheduling, helping QC leaders on the assignment of QC tests to be aligned on the business plan (E2E and NPL). The ideal candidate excels in data automation, visualization, and reporting using tools like SAP, Power BI, VBA, and SQL, ensuring data accuracy, readiness, and timely decision-making. This role requires limited supervision and strong initiative in automating, optimizing, and visualizing complex data sets to enable confident decision-making across laboratory stakeholders in regards QC tests commitment dates and releases.

ESSENTIAL AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
All areas of responsibility listed below are essential to the satisfactory performance of this position by any incumbents with reasonable accommodation if necessary. Any non-essential functions are assumed to be included in other related duties or assignments.

• Support completion and documentation of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) for QC Labs.

• Develop, validate, and submit monthly QC Samples Release Plan in coordination with QC and Supply Chain leaders.

• Serve as SME for data analysis, ensuring accuracy and integration.

• Manage and track project deliverables; assign tasks, ensure follow-up, and escalate issues when needed.

• Utilize scheduling systems (Excel, Smart QC, LIMS 7) to create accurate QC lab schedules aligned with production.

• Ensure timely availability of materials, reagents, and consumables for QC testing.

• Drive development of dashboards and reports for sample inventory, KPIs, and QC release commitments.

• Maintain and communicate QC schedules, WIP sheets, and readiness with cross-functional teams.

• Problem solve and negotiate corrective actions impacting QC testing and release schedules.

• Conduct capacity analyses to determine tools/resources needed; address constraints proactively.

• Connect QC Plans with Production Schedules to meet service and forecast goals.

• Provide weekly/monthly reports on operational metrics and QC performance.

• Ensure compliance with company policies, cGMP, SOPs, safety procedures, and mandatory training.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Any equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience that fulfills the requirements of the position will be considered.

Education/Certification/Experience:
• Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent in supply chain, Engineering, Data Analytics, Business, Science, or related field.
• A minimum of 5 years' relevant progressive experience in a GMP regulated environment, preferably within pharmaceuticals experience in a supply chain or planning analytics role; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:
• Demonstrated servant leadership and ability to maintain commitments by due dates.
• Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials.
• Ability to merge data from different digital sources into cohesive dashboards and reports.
• Demonstrated experience independently managing laboratory materials readiness.
• Conduct capacity analysis (RCCP) to determine projected need for resources (materials/machine/human).
• Advanced proficiency in SAP, Smart QC (scheduling software) and LIMS (Labware 7).
• Expert knowledge in Microsoft Excel for pivot tables, nested functions, modeling, and capacity projections.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and ensure appropriate follow-ups.
• Highly organized and excellent time and project management skills with the ability to juggle a wide range.
• Skill levels in business, scientific and personal computer hardware and software applications.
• Skill levels in MS Office including proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access and SharePoint.
• Must be able to maintain the highest levels of confidentiality, integrity and discretion.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills required.

Problem Solving:
• Exercises judgment within broadly defined practices and policies and selects methods and techniques (TLMS Problem Solving Standard, 5W, Fishbone Analysis, Kaizen events) for obtaining solutions.
• Demonstrates creative, collaborative approaches to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Must be able to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
• Able to identify solutions to general problems through collaboration and creativity.

We offer a competitive benefits package, including:
•    Comprehensive Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage starting on the first day of employment, providing the employee enrolls.
•    Retirement Savings: 401(k) with employer match, up to 6% and an annual 3.75% Defined Contribution to the 401k plan.
•    Time Off: Paid Time Off including vacation, sick/safe time, caretaker time and holidays.
•    Life and Disability Protection: Company paid Life and Disability insurance.
•    Additional benefits include, but are not limited to, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Tuition Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings