Detailed Scheduler
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Job Function: Supply Chain Planning
Job Sub Function: Production Planning & Scheduling
Job Category: People Leader
All Job Posting Locations: Beerse, Antwerp, Belgium
The Detailed Scheduler develops, maintains and optimizes the production schedule within the applicable 1–12 week scheduling horizon using local scheduling tools (OMP) and creates process orders in line with the approved schedule. The role balances the latest customer demand, available capacity and downstream replenishment across products, production lines and the site, to enable a stable and executable schedule.
Acting as a key business partner to Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Commercial stakeholders, the Detailed Scheduler proactively identifies supply risks, addresses operational constraints, and drives continuous improvement in planning processes. Timely escalation is a critical responsibility: when risks or constraints cannot be resolved within the role's authority or agreed timelines, the scheduler escalates them to the appropriate stakeholders with a clear assessment of the potential impact, mitigation options, and decisions required, and follows up until resolution.
Key Responsibilities
Production Planning
•Deliver an optimized and stable production schedule for the 1–12 week horizon based on customer demand and available capacity.
•Maintain accountability for downstream replenishment and coordinates timely production release with the local Quality Product Owner.
•Communicate/hand over detailed schedule to manufacturing for execution.
•Close alignment with the Master Production Scheduler of the brands allocated to the manufacturing lines.
Capacity & Constraint Management
•Plan for adequate capacity for equipment calibration, maintenance plan and requalification schedules and lead daily/weekly planning/production alignments for the production lines to ensure sufficient capacities in the scheduling horizon.
•Manage short-term exceptions such as lack of raw materials or unplanned equipment downtime, in close contact with Operational stakeholders and the internal planning team (MPS & MRP).
•Take prompt action to resolve operational delays and adapt production schedules in response to unexpected material constraints.
•Optimize customer service to avoid stock outs; identify and address potential short-term supply constraints within the weekly process; analyze daily supply/demand alerts and address or escalate accordingly.
Stakeholder Collaboration & S&OP
•Provide Production Planning input into S&OP process. Provides transparency of risks and opportunities. Participates in S&OP forums as applicable.
•Collaborate and partner with operations to ensure accurate supply parameters (cycle times, set-up times, yield, throughput) and capacity parameters (total usable hours; target capacity, planned hours).
•Execute planning activities for product introductions and discontinuations, including final production runs, stock builds, and decommissioning or obsolescence activities.
Performance Management & Continuous Improvement
•Analyze planning and operational data to identify risks, exceptions, and improvement opportunities.
•Develop and communicate scenarios, trade-offs, and recommendations supported by data-driven insights.
•Leverage AI and digital tools to simplify day-to-day planning activities, automate repetitive tasks, and improve efficiency, in line with company policies and data security requirements.
•Challenge the status quo and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning processes performance, reliability, and efficiency.
Quality, Safety & Compliance
•Champion quality, safety, and compliance in all planning activities.
•Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, company policies, and industry standards.
•Promote a culture of accountability, sustainability, and social responsibility aligned with Johnson & Johnson's Credo.
Education and Experience
Education
•Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent) required.
•Certification in Supply Chain (e.g., APICS) is preferred.
Experience
•1–5 years of relevant experience in planning, supply chain, or manufacturing environments.
•Experience in pharmaceutical, medical, or consumer industries is preferred.
•Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) is a must, experience with Advanced Planning Systems (e.g., OMP) is an asset.
Skills & Competencies
•Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and drive decisions.
•Risk identification and escalation management.
•Cross-functional collaboration and influencing.
•Attention to detail and data discipline.
•High analytical and quantitative skills, excellent communication.
•High resilience, adaptability and change management.
•Ability to work autonomously and manage different tasks in parallel.
•Ability to challenge the status quo.
•Proficiency in Dutch is mandatory; English is an advantage.
Desired skills: Analytical reasoning, Communication, Distribution management, Supply planning, Organizing, Performance measurement, Problem-solving, Process optimization, Production operations, Production flow management, Product lifecycle management (PLM), Product design, Relationship building, Inventory optimization, Demand planning, Demand forecasting, Workflow analysis, Business acumen
Preferred Skills: Analytical Reasoning, Business Savvy, Coaching, Communication, Controls Compliance, Demand Forecasting, Demand Planning, Developing Others, Distribution Management, Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Manufacturing Flow Management, Problem Management, Process Oriented, Product Design, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Project Reporting, Supply Planning
Pay & Benefits
The anticipated base pay range for this position is: €61,200.00 - €98,210.00
In addition to base pay, benefits include: an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, where the actual amount is based on the employees' and company's performance of the previous calendar year, or sales commissions. Vacation days, parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, well-being reimbursement, programs for financial, physical and mental health. Service anniversary and recognition awards, and, subject to the terms of their respective plans, participation in several insurance plans (in some locations eligible dependents may also participate).
