Job Title:
Artwork Planning Specialist
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About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Artwork Planning Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the accurate creation, maintenance, and technical approval of all artworks, for packaging and associated documentation and systems in line with regulatory implementation timelines.
This is an onsite based role that requires strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
The ideal candidate will have a third-level qualification in Purchasing, Materials Management, Business, or a Science-related field, and relevant experience in Manufacturing Planning / Supply Chain / Logistics.
You will be responsible for creating artwork briefs, managing artwork implementation activities aligned with regulatory timelines and change control processes, and ensuring the timely availability of specifications in line with production schedules.
In this role, you will work closely with external stakeholders including artwork contractors, Pfizer Country Offices (PCOs), Global Packaging Services, Affiliate Packaging Quality Organizations (APQO), Global Labelling Operations (GLO), and Global Product Teams.
Key Responsibilities:
* Create artwork briefs and complete Machine Compatibility Technical Reviews.
* Manage artwork implementation activities aligned with regulatory timelines and change control processes.
* Ensure the timely availability of specifications in line with production schedules.
* Liaise with plant, markets and the outsourced artwork creation centre for all issues related to artwork changes and new artwork development.
* Support inventory management and ensure implementation dates align with market demand.
* Closely monitor tasks ensuring department metrics are adhered to.
Requirements:
* A third-level qualification in Purchasing, Materials Management, Business, or a Science-related field.
* Relevant experience combined with the right attitude and behaviours may be considered in lieu of formal education.
* Minimum 2 years' experience in Manufacturing Planning / Supply Chain / Logistics.
* Related work experience in Pharma industry an advantage.
* Related experience/knowledge/understanding of artwork development.
* Understanding of Regulatory requirements for Pharma industry.
* Attention to detail, accuracy in record keeping and documentation.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications.
* Good working knowledge of artworks and Adobe Suite applications.
* Clear communicator and solution orientated.
* Ability to identify and gather information necessary for effective decision-making.
* Ability to effectively prioritise and handle multiple tasks.
* Ability to coordinate project work as part of a team.