Senior Associate, Planning Solutions - Scheduling

Senior Associate, Planning Solutions - Scheduling supports Pfizer's Digital Supply Chain initiatives by contributing to the Digital Transformation with Finite Scheduling and Advanced Production Planning. Working within a global team, you will gather technical requirements, drive design, configuration, implementation, and testing across the enterprise. You will manage the solution with a focus on continuous improvement, lifecycle management, and delivery across multiple work streams in a fast-paced environment.

• Manage time effectively to meet targets and develop plans for short-term work activities on moderately complex projects.
• Operate under general supervision, following established procedures and instructions, and solve loosely defined problems.
• Use personal judgment to modify methods and techniques as needed.
• Collaborate with Information Technology partners to set up development, test, and production environments.
• Conduct risk analysis and impact assessments for solutions that integrate with other Pfizer systems.
• Design and implement application software configurations and systems design for commercial off-the-shelf software products.
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration within the team to achieve project goals.

• Required:
  
  Bachelor's degree with at least 2 years of experience; OR a master's degree with more than 0+ years of experience; OR an associate's degree with 6 years of experience; OR a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 8 years of relevant experience.
• Required:
  
  Proficiency in Information Technology engineering practices
• Required:
  
  Demonstrated capabilities in collaborating effectively within team settings, often in virtual environments
• Required:
  
  Strong facilitation, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Required:
  
  Experience in systems architecture, network systems, and application infrastructure
• Required:
  
  +2 Years Planet Together or equivalent Advanced Planning System Experience
• Preferred:
  Masters
• Preferred:
  Experience in quantitative analytical methods and processes
• Preferred:
  Advanced knowledge of risk analysis and impact assessments
• Preferred:
  Expertise in designing and implementing application software configurations
• Preferred:
  Excellent communication skills to explain complex issues and foster consensus among teams
• Preferred:
  Ability to mentor and review the work of other colleagues
• Preferred:
  Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, to support problem solving and enhance productivity. Demonstrated curiosity for exploring how these tools can improve outcomes and understanding of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use

• Relevant degrees as specified above:
  Bachelor's degree (minimum);
  Master's;
  Associate's; or High School diploma with 8 years of experience.

• International Travel up to 25% required, with ability to support global program delivery.
• Work Location:
  
  On Premise.