Zentiva is a producer of high-quality affordable medicines serving patients in Europe and beyond. With a dedicated team of more than 4,700 people and a network of production sites - including flagship sites in Prague and Bucharest - Zentiva strives to be the champion of branded generic medicines and OTC products in Europe to better support people’s daily healthcare needs.
The Planning Team Manager leads the production planning team for the Specials department, overseeing products such as syrups, ointments, and injections. The role ensures efficient, timely production planning aligned with manufacturing capacities and customer requirements. It coordinates operational planning with strategic planning, defines processes and KPIs, monitors team performance, and drives continuous improvement. The manager actively collaborates with production, logistics, procurement, other internal departments, and external partners.
Key Responsibilities:
Team Leadership:
- Lead, coach, and develop the operational production planning team.
- Set objectives, monitor performance, and conduct development discussions.
- Ensure onboarding and training of new employees.
- Support recruitment and continuous skill development of the team.
Operational Planning:
- Contribute and oversee the preparation of short-term and long-term production plan.
- Coordinate operational production planning and optimize planning processes.
- Ensure alignment with manufacturing capacities and customer requirements.
- Maintain and develop planning systems and tools (including 3M MPS and MOQ settings).
Processes, KPIs and Continuous Improvement:
- Lead and participate in projects to improve planning processes.
- Identify weaknesses and propose improvement measures.
- Support SCM strategy development and monitor/report key KPIs.
Requirements:
- University degree in technical or economic field.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in planning or supply chain management.
- At least 1 year of experience in team leadership.
- Advanced knowledge of planning tools (e.g., SAP).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Active English language skills at B2+ level
What You Can Expect:
- A stable, international pharmaceutical company with a strong market position
- Thorough training and plenty of opportunities for professional growth
- Attractive salary with shift premiums and monthly bonuses
- A wide range of employee benefits (Cafeteria program, Multisport card, company canteen)
- Housing allowance for candidates from outside Prague (up to 6,000 CZK/month)
- Extra time off – 25 vacation days + Sick Days
- Financial contributions for important life events, plus pension and life insurance plans
Why join us:
Be part of a dynamic environment where you can shape production planning strategies, lead a talented team, and contribute to continuous improvement in our Specials department.