Senior Specialist, Planning- Outsourced Products

At the heart of QIAGEN's business is a vision to make improvements in life possible.

We are on an exciting mission to make a real difference in science and healthcare. We are still the entrepreneurial company we started out as and have today achieved a size where we can bring our full power to many initiatives and to our presence across the globe.
Our most valuable asset are our employees - around 6000 in over 35 locations around the world. Our ambition is to ensure we have outstanding and passionate people working in the best teams and we are constantly looking for new talent to join us.
There are few players who have shaped the world of modern science and healthcare as much as QIAGEN, and we have only just started.
If you are looking to advance your career, are seeking new challenges and opportunities, enjoy working in dynamic and international, diverse teams and want to make a real impact on people's lives, then QIAGEN is where you need to be.

Join us. At QIAGEN, you make a difference every day.

- Plan and co-ordinate with contract manufacturing partners to support production build plans to meet business requirements.

- Manage the subcontracting process and co-ordinate with QIAGEN sites and suppliers to supply necessary materials in support of the build plans.

- Order management and resolving supply availability issues.

- Develop production requirements and liaise with the internal partners in support of these plans.

- Manages the planning and execute the subcontracting ordering process with all related parties - contract manufacturing partners, raw material suppliers and internal manufacturing sites.

- Maintain inventory levels through use of MRP tools and other process to ensure the product availability and inventory goals are achieved. Prepare status and performance reports.

- Work closely with all business partners - Global Product Managers, Supply Chain, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, R&D and Customer Service departments to understand the business needs, communicate and address issues ensuring all business objectives are met.

- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Science or Operations Management

- At least five years of experience in production and material planning in a manufacturing environment preferably but not limited to medical or pharmaceutical environment . Experience in contract manufacturing planning is beneficial.

- Advanced knowledge of planning principles

- Proficiency in ERP systems like SAP and relevant software (Microsoft Office etc)

- Excellent communication skills

- Exceptional attention to detail

At the heart of QIAGEN are our people who drive our success. We act with passion, always challenging the status quo to drive innovation and continuous improvement. We inspire with our leadership and make an impact with our actions. We create a collaborative, safe and engaging workplace which forms the basis for high performing individuals and teams. We drive accountability and entrepreneurial decision-making and want you to excel your growth and shape the future of QIAGEN.

QIAGEN is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), sex stereotyping (including but not limited to assumptions about a person's appearance or behavior, gender roles, gender expression, or gender identity), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

QIAGEN complies with applicable laws regarding the confidentiality of employee health information and the reasonable accommodation of individuals with disabilities and/or sincerely held religious beliefs. Candidates who require accommodation should contact Benefits@QIAGEN.com. This policy is part of QIAGEN's ongoing efforts to support public health efforts and to ensure the safety and-well-being of its employees, customers, business partners, and community.