Manager, Site Planning

Overview The Role: Joining Moderna offers the opportunity to be part of a pioneering team revolutionizing medicine through mRNA technology, with a diverse pipeline of development programs across various diseases. You will contribute to a growing organization, collaborating with exceptional colleagues and strategic partners worldwide to support global health initiatives. Moderna is expanding its presence in Clayton, Melbourne, a state-of-the-art manufacturing site within Australia, and we are seeking passionate professionals to join us in Clayton to shape the future of advanced biologics manufacturing and drive impact at the intersection of innovation and medicine. We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Manager, Planning to join our Clayton manufacturing site. Reporting to the Director, Site Supply Chain Leader, this role will manage planning processes that ensure smooth and efficient production of Moderna’s mRNA-based medicines. You will collaborate with global and site-based stakeholders to influence and optimize the production plan, site capacity, and material availability. The successful candidate will combine strategic thinking with operational execution and will have visibility across the end-to-end supply chain. This role is central to ensuring the site delivers on its commitments with agility and precision, while building deeper connectivity into advanced tools like SAP/APO and exploring opportunities aligned with Generative AI innovations in planning. Here’s What You’ll Do Your key responsibilities will be: Lead weekly and monthly planning processes within the site, driving key discussions with cross-functional stakeholders. Translate tactical planning input from Global Supply Chain into actionable, site-specific production plans. Oversee short-term production, release, and supply plans, flagging and resolving potential delays or risks proactively. Monitor site capacity over the tactical horizon for Drug Substance (DS), proposing optimization aligned with S&OP requirements. Support the creation of a valid, risk-aware production plan and lead preparation for its monthly review. Maintain planning master data and parameters in SAP/APO in partnership with master data management and global SC. Additional Responsibilities Collaborate with warehouse operations and site SC leadership to ensure supply priorities and customer service levels are met. Ensure global supply chain standards are applied and sustained locally within the planning function. Support material availability oversight with the Global Material Planning team on a weekly/monthly basis. Measure and report on key performance metrics including on-time supply to plan, inventory vs. targets, and critical materials performance. Apply root cause analysis to resolve recurring supply chain planning challenges. Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to site planning processes and systems integration. Mindsets “We obsess over learning. We don’t have to be the smartest we have to learn the fastest.” This role requires rapid acquisition and application of new planning tools and techniques, especially as Moderna explores next-generation capabilities such as Generative AI in supply chain operations. “We behave like owners. The solutions we’re building go beyond any job description.” You will be empowered to take full accountability for the site's planning success, shaping how planning performance impacts Moderna’s broader operational excellence. Qualifications BS/BA in Supply Chain, Science or Economics/Finance with 10 years’ experience. 6+ years’ experience as a Production Planner within Biotech, Pharma or other related batch production manufacturing environments. DS manufacturing site experience strongly preferred. 3+ years’ experience with SAP MPS and MRP. APICS/ASCM CPIM and CSCP accreditations preferred. Working knowledge of site supply chain processes including demand management, S&OP, production planning, capacity planning, material planning and procurement, order fulfilment, master data and life-cycle management. Demonstrated ability to lead through influence at all levels in a complex, matrix organization. Demonstrated ability to collaborate across boundaries (functional and cultural) and form effective working relationships with colleagues. Customer- and business-focused—determined to deliver successful outcomes in a cost-effective way. Demonstrated change management and process management experience; ability to use data to drive process improvements is preferred. Intermediate to advanced Excel skills. As part of Moderna’s commitment to workplace health and safety, this role may be subject to pre-employment and periodic medical assessments, in line with relevant legal and operational requirements. Benefits At Moderna, we believe that when you feel your best, you can do your best work. Our global benefits and well-being resources are designed to support you—at work, at home, and everywhere in between. Quality healthcare and insurance benefits Lifestyle Spending Accounts to create your own pathway to well-being Free premium access to fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes Family planning and adoption benefits Generous paid time off, including vacation, bank holidays, volunteer days, sabbatical, global recharge days, and a discretionary year-end shutdown Savings and investments Location-specific perks and extras The benefits offered may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Moderna and the country where you work. About Moderna Since our founding in 2010, we have aspired to build the leading mRNA technology platform, the infrastructure to reimagine how medicines are created and delivered, and a world-class team. We believe in giving our people a platform to change medicine and an opportunity to change the world. By living our mission, values, and mindsets every day, our people drive scientific progress and shape our culture. We are creating a culture of belonging and building an organization that cares deeply for our patients, our employees, the environment, and our communities. We are recognized as a Science Magazine Top Biopharma Employer, a Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators, and a Great Place to Work in the U.S. Moderna champions an in-person culture with a 70/30 in-office model to foster innovation, teamwork, and mentorship. Join us in shaping a world where every interaction is an opportunity to learn, contribute, and make a meaningful impact. If you want to make a difference and join a team changing the future of medicine, visit modernatx.com/careers to learn more about current opportunities. Moderna is a smoke-free, alcohol-free, and drug-free work environment. Moderna is committed to equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry or citizenship, ethnicity, disability, military or protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Moderna is committed to offering reasonable accommodation or adjustments to qualified job applicants with disabilities. Any applicant requiring an accommodation or adjustment in connection with the hiring process should contact the Accommodations and Adjustments team at #J-18808-Ljbffr