Manager, Site Planning

The Role : Joining Moderna offers the unique opportunity to be part of a pioneering team that’s revolutionizing medicine through mRNA technology across a diverse pipeline of development programs for various diseases. As an employee, you’ll be part of a continually growing organization working alongside exceptional colleagues and strategic partners worldwide contributing to global health initiatives. Moderna’s commitment to advancing the technological frontier of mRNA medicines ensures a challenging and rewarding career experience with the potential to make a significant impact on patients’ lives worldwide. Moderna is solidifying its presence in Clayton, Melbourne home to one of our state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing sites within the Australia network. As a critical hub in our global supply chain, the Clayton site plays a pivotal role in producing mRNA medicines that support rapid and scalable delivery to patients worldwide. We’re seeking passionate professionals to join us in Clayton to help 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 individual will play a critical role in managing planning processes that ensure smooth and efficient production of Moderna’s mRNA‑based medicines. This is an opportunity to collaborate closely with global and site‑based stakeholders to influence and optimise the production plan, site capacity and material availability. The successful candidate will bring both strategic thinking and operational execution to a high‑impact role with visibility across the end‑to‑end supply chain. The role is central to ensuring the site delivers on its commitments with agility and precision while also building deeper connectivity into advanced tools such as SAP / APO and exploring opportunities aligned with Generative AI innovations in planning. What You’ll Do : Lead weekly and monthly planning processes within the site, driving key discussions with cross‑functional stakeholders. Translate the tactical planning input from Global Supply Chain into actionable site‑specific production plans. Oversee short‑term production release and supply plans, ensuring potential delays or risks are flagged and resolved proactively. Monitor site capacity over the tactical horizon for Drug Substance, proposing optimization aligned with S&OP requirements. Support creation of a 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. Collaborate with warehouse operations and site SC leadership to ensure supply priorities and customer‑service levels are met. Apply global supply‑chain standards and sustain them 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, incl. 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 tied to site planning processes and system integration. Key Moderna Mindsets you’ll need to thrive in this role : We obsess over learning—rapidly absorb and apply new planning tools as Moderna explores next‑generation capabilities such as Generative AI in supply‑chain operations. We behave like owners. Our solutions extend beyond standard job descriptions. You’ll be empowered to take full accountability for the site’s planning success, steering how planning performance effects Moderna’s broader operational excellence. What You’ll Bring to the Table : BS / BA in Supply‑Chain Science or Economics or Finance with 10 years experience. 6 years experience as a Production Planner in biotech/pharma or other batch‑production manufacturing settings. DS manufacturing site experience strongly preferred. 3 years experience with SAP MPS and MRP. APICS / ASC‑CM CPIM and CSCP accreditations preferred. Working knowledge of site supply‑chain processes: demand‑management, S&OP production planning, capacity planning, material planning, procurement, order‑fulfilment, master data and lifecycle management. Demonstrated ability to lead through influence at all levels in a complex environment with matrix organization. Demonstrated ability to collaborate across boundaries (functional & cultural) and form effective working relationships with colleagues. Customer and business‑focused, determined to deliver successful outcomes in a cost‑effective manner. Demonstrated change‑management and process‑management experience is preferred: demonstrated usage of data to drive process improvements. 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. At Moderna we believe that when you feel your best you can do your best work—that’s why our global benefits and well‑being resources support you at, work, at home and everywhere in between. Quality health‑care and insurance benefits Lifestyle spending accounts to create your own pathway to well‑being 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 your employment type with Moderna and the country where you work. About Moderna Since our founding in 2010, we’ve aspired to build the leading mRNA‑technology platform, reimagining how medicines are designed, created, and delivered in a world‑class team. We believe in giving our people a platform to change medicine and an opportunity to change the world. Living our mission, values and mindsets daily, our people are the driving force behind the scientific progress we’re creating. We care deeply for patients, employees, communities, and the environment. We are proud to have been recognised as a Science Magazine Top Biopharma Employer, a Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators and a Great Place to Work in the U.S. As we build our company, an in‑person culture has always been critical to our success. Moderna champions the benefits of in‑office collaboration by embracing a 70/30 work model. This 70% in‑office structure helps foster a culture rich in innovation teamwork and direct mentorship. Join us in shaping a world where every interaction is an opportunity to learn, contribute and make an impact. If you want to make a difference, we invite you to learn more about our current opportunities. Moderna is a smoke‑free, alcohol‑free, and drug‑free work environment. Moderna is a place where everyone can grow. If you meet the basic qualifications for the role you’d be excited to contribute to our mission every day—please apply. Moderna is committed to equal opportunity‑employment and non‑discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants regardless of a person’s race, color, sex, gender, age, religion, national‑origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, military status, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital or familial status or other personal characteristic protected under applicable law. We focus on cultivating a workplace that values every employee’s experience, background, and ideas, to create an environment where each can contribute its best. Moderna is committed to offering reasonable accommodation or adjustments to qualified applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring accommodations or adjustments for the hiring process should contact the Accommodations and Adjustments team. Key Skills Forecasting, Facilities Management, SAP, Supply Chain Experience, Business Management, Analysis, PowerPoint, SAP APO, Production Planning, Project Management, Strategic Planning, ERP Systems. 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