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 activities. You will participate in site planning meetings to influence QC testing plans, understand sample demands, and schedule standardized QC tests, aligning QC tests with the business plan. The role emphasizes data automation, visualization, and reporting using SAP, Power BI, VBA, and SQL to ensure data accuracy 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 and 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

• Education/Certification/Experience: Requires a bachelor‚Äôs degree or equivalent in supply chain, Engineering, Data Analytics, Business, Science, or related field. A minimum of 5 years‚Äô 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 meet due dates.
• Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials.
• Ability to merge data from different digital sources into cohesive dashboards and reports.
• Experience independently managing laboratory materials readiness.
• Conduct capacity analysis (RCCP) to determine projected resource needs.
• 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.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with appropriate follow-ups.
• Highly organized with strong time and project management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, SharePoint).
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, integrity, and discretion; excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.

Education

• Bachelor‚Äôs degree or equivalent in a relevant field (see Qualifications).

Additional Requirements

• None specified beyond the above.