Network Planning Specialist

Overview At Roche you can show up as yourself embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue and genuine connections where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche where every voice matters. Position This role is embedded within our global organization and works closely with our US-based biotech affiliate Genentech. At Genentech we are dedicated to pursuing science to discover and develop medicines for people with serious and life‑threatening diseases. Opportunity The Network Planning Specialist maintains consistent and accurate planning system parameters to ensure that long‑range and operational plans are aligned and manages process improvements for Integrated Planning. What You’ll Do Translate business requirements into long‑range supply plans within the planning system. Independently identify and collaborate with PSCLs to understand and validate product supply plan requirements and outcomes. May also deputize Network Planner responsibilities to reflect capacity‑related planning parameters in the planning system. Drive consistency in operational and long‑range planning system master data across the Roche Pharma portfolio of products that impact long‑range plan outcomes. Lead troubleshooting initiatives to ensure planning system solvers consistently deliver optimal capacity utilization and inventory levels. Strategically engage and influence data content owners to resolve master data discrepancies ensuring plan integrity. Lead initiatives to ensure cross‑functional supply‑chain teams endorse plan outcomes on a routine basis. Deliver analysis of long‑range plan trends and insights including plan accuracy. Act as a planning system superuser within the Plan Business Capability and/or System Expert communities driving knowledge transfer and fostering expertise through active mentorship and on‑the‑job training. Share in‑depth knowledge and best practices within the team and across functional interfaces to elevate overall planning capabilities. Design, optimize and implement robust work processes for both the Network Planning Specialist role and the Network Planning team. Skills & Mindset We have high expectations around end‑to‑end thinking and collaboration in a global network by developing and executing strategy that removes waste and ensures strong cross‑functional alignment. We value an entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to constantly change and adapt in a dynamic environment. The ability to build trusting and effective relationships is critical in this global, multicultural, multifunctional environment. We expect you to focus on the most impactful and value‑adding work by prioritizing your efforts with a clear focus on creating value for the patient. Qualifications BS Degree (life sciences engineering and/or business disciplines preferred). Minimum 3–5 years of work experience in supply chain. Strong experience in the OMP planning system is strongly preferred. In‑depth understanding of ERP and supply‑chain systems (e.g., SAP APO OMP) and how planning data connects to production and planning master data landscapes. Experience with biologic and/or synthetic molecule technical operations and manufacturing. Understands interdependence of planning parameters and end‑to‑end manufacturing (DS‑DP‑FG). Ability to collaborate with and influence peers and more senior planning interfaces. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Supply Chain Management / Planning experience; APICS Certification a plus. Compensation The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of South San Francisco, CA is $113,500–$210,900. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job‑related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and company performance. Relocation Funding Relocation funding is available for this role. Benefits & Diversity Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Benefits include discretionary annual bonus, health and wellness benefits, and relocation funding to support your career in our diverse community committed to advancing science for a better future. #J-18808-Ljbffr