# Associate Director, Master Production Planner

Hiring organization: [Gilead Sciences](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/gilead-sciences)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/b1883aab-b748-4fba-863b-22849463a3cd

Listed on Gilead Sciences's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Senior
- Location: United States - California - Foster City
- Salary: 182070 – 235620 USD per year

## Summary

This role oversees master production planning for a pharmaceutical manufacturer, translating global supply strategies into feasible production schedules across internal and external manufacturing networks. It suits experienced supply chain professionals with deep manufacturing knowledge who can navigate complex, matrixed organizations and balance long-range planning with execution stability.

_Our summary, not Gilead Sciences's wording._

## Skills named

Kinaxis, SAP, Supply Chain Planning

## Required

- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or Life Sciences with 10+ years experience (or Master's with 8+ years, or PhD with 5+ years)
- Supply chain planning experience with network and site planning exposure
- Deep understanding of GMP operations, batch-based production, and global distribution
- Proficiency with ERP and advanced planning systems (SAP, IBP, OMP, Kinaxis)
- Strong influencing skills across matrixed organizations

## Nice to have

- APICS CPIM/CSCP certification or MBA
- Experience with commercial biologics or sterile injectables
- Experience with S&OP/S&OE processes and supply governance frameworks

Apply on Gilead Sciences's site: https://gilead.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/gileadcareers/job/United-States---California---Foster-City/Associate-Director--Master-Production-Planner_R0051316-2