Sr.Analyst/Lead - Site Master Scheduler

Ireland, Limerick
Full-time
Posted Nov 9, 2026

Skills

SAP
Supply Chain

Job description

At Lilly, the work is demanding because patients are waiting. We unite caring with discovery to help make life better for people around the world, knowing that every decision, every detail, and every day matters. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, our over 50,000 employees around the globe take on complex challenges to discover and deliver life-changing medicines, strengthen how health is understood and managed, and support the communities we serve. This is hard, urgent, selfless work—but it’s work worth doing. If you’re driven by purpose and ready to bring your best to work that truly matters for patients, we invite you to join us.

Overview :

At Lilly, we serve an extraordinary purpose. We make a difference for people around the globe by discovering, developing and delivering medicines that help them live longer, healthier, more active lives. Not only do we deliver breakthrough medications, but you also can count on us to develop creative solutions to support communities through philanthropy and volunteerism.

Main Purpose and Objectives of Position:

The Site Master Scheduler is responsible for developing the master production plan to satisfy customer demand while maintaining the drug substance agreed inventory levels. The Site Master Scheduler is responsible for recommending a production plan consistent with the plant capacity . The sales forecasts, new business opportunities (NPI), customer service l evel and internal constraints are used to develop production plans. In addition, the role will create the detailed production schedule framework for the site and be the business owner for the site’s real time scheduling tool. Strong collaboration with the Site operations Team Leaders and Management is necessary in this role. The Site Master Scheduler also works with Corporate Supply Chain associates and members of the Corporate Manufacturing Strategy group.

Key Responsibilities:

•Create a Master Production Pla n for all manufactured products & maintain valid production plans in SAP.

•Analyze and identify risks associated with the options built into the Master Production Plan, including manufacturing lead times.

•Perform demand consolidation reviews each month and follow up with customers on changes /- 5%.

•Main point of contact for the customer drug product site s including facilitating introduction of Limerick Drug Substance into these sites.

•Work with Corporate supply chain contacts and communicate any supply issues that may arise due to increased sales forecasts or supply delays in production.

•Provide input to the Corporate inventory targeting process.

•Maintain DS inventory at target levels to ensure high service levels, i.e. product availability.

•Timely reporting of key metrics.

•Owner of the S&OP process at the Limerick site.

•Is the b usiness process owner for the detailed scheduling framework at th e site.

•During start up phase create s the site scheduling processes and frameworks.

•During the start up phase and sustain phases is the business process owner for the scheduling application at the site.

•Mentor and coach the production scheduler s and shop floor schedulers across the site, ensuring they are growing and developing while using the same scheduling principles and standards across all scheduling roles.

Educational requirements :

•Third level qualification or equivalent education or experience

Additional skills:

•The role has site responsibility

•Personal considerations : The role operates on standard working week. The job may also involve some non-scheduled call-in time to respond to emergencies etc and some scheduled call-in time

•License/ Certificate requirements : None

•Proficient in English

Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form ( https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation ) for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response.

Lilly does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is

€48,750 - €89,650

Full-time equivalent employees may also be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a pension plan; vacation benefits; eligibility for healthcare benefits; flexible benefits (if applicable) life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities). Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.

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