Quality Control Laboratory Planner

Role Summary

The Quality Control Laboratory Planner is a high-impact, self-driven role responsible for leading advanced planning analytics, data modeling, and execution of QC budget and capacity related activities. The role involves participating in site planning meetings, understanding sample demands and standardized QC test scheduling, and assisting QC leaders in aligning QC tests with the business plan. The ideal candidate excels in data automation, visualization, and reporting using tools like SAP, Power BI, VBA, and SQL to ensure data accuracy, readiness, and timely decision-making.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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 in a supply chain or planning analytics role; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills

• 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.