Sr Mgr Production Planning

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Sr Mgr Production Planning
Date: Apr 18, 2026
Location:

Kfar Saba, Israel, 4410202

Company: Teva Pharmaceuticals
Job Id: 67389
We Are Teva
We’re Teva, a leading innovative biopharmaceutical company, enabled by a world-class generics business. Whether it’s innovating in the fields of neuroscience and immunology or delivering high-quality medicine worldwide, we’re dedicated to addressing patients’ needs now and in the future. Here, you will be part of a high-performing, inclusive culture that values fresh thinking and collaboration. You'll have the room to grow, the flexibility to balance life with work, and the opportunity to better health worldwide, together.
How You’ll Spend Your Day
The planner/buyer team leader is responsible for ensuring stable material supply to secure supply according to stock coverage, safety stocks and delivery dates and is responsible to plan and purchase components (like API, Artwork, Bulk etc.) for the production site;
Ownership of the MRP and Goods Receipt;
Daily routines: Monitors and maintains purchase orders ensuring the timely delivery of materials to support customer and manufacturing requirements. Adjusts POs and scheduling agreements according to current situation (quantities and/or dates). Releases POs and scheduling agreements to vendor;
Monthly routines: Adapts procurement plan according to production plan (e.g. update and firm purchase requisitions). Selects proper source of supply according to the existing procurement strategy. Converts purchase requisitions into purchase orders or scheduling agreements. Provides vendor forecast;
Identifies any long-term material availability issues with internal and 3rd party vendors;
Ensures strong communication with purchasing e.g. in case of pricing;
Analyzes and maintains optimal inventory levels;
Sets up and maintains ERP parameters related to planning and procurement (MOQ, order multipliers, supplier lead time, planning time fence, etc.);
Supports portfolio and project management for projects like launches, transfer, or material changes through defining and monitoring bridging stocks;
Works with Production Planning to make sure material availability supports the manufacturing and packaging plans;
Ensures that all work carried out is in compliance with the required standards conforming to company – e.g. cGMP, SOP, Health and Safety and Environmental requirements;
Responsible for training and qualification of Supply Chain Planner/Buyer personnel and ensures that the required training is carried out and adapted according to need;
Leads, staffs, and develops a motivated, skilled and optimally resourced team to ensure that performance levels and professional development achieve or exceed business objectives;
Proposes and implements continuous improvements.
Your Skills and Experience
University degree in Business Administration/Economics or similar;
4+ years professional experience in Planning or Purchasing department;
Highly team orientated;
Experience in working with strict deadlines with high attention to details;
Excellent communication skills in an international environment;
Very good knowledge of Microsoft Office, SAP and BI;
Customer orientation
Strong multi-tasking capabilities; ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects concurrently;
Capable of presenting information to all levels of management with supporting analysis under tight deadlines;
Participation and leadership in cross functional projects;
Strong oral and written communication skills in English.

How We’ll Take Care of You
At Teva, better health starts from within, and that includes you. From day one, you’ll be supported with benefits designed to help you thrive in and out of work. This includes generous annual leave, reward plans, flexible working schedules (dependent on role), access to tailored health support, and meaningful ways to give back to the community. When it comes to your career, you’ll be encouraged to explore, evolve, and shape your path. Twist, our one-stop shop for career development platform, gives you access to a wide range of possibilities, from learning programs and short-term projects to opportunities for internal growth. Here, you’ll be part of a culture that empowers you to reach your goals and prioritize your wellbeing every step of the way.
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