As a contracted Planner, Material's Management, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the continuous, uninterrupted flow of raw materials to support internal manufacturing operations. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Material Management, you'll be tasked with maintaining strategies to optimize material planning, procurement, and inventory control, all while upholding the highest standards of quality and service.
Responsibilities
Partner with Manufacturing teams to develop material plans in support of internal manufacturing
Develop material forecasts (as needed)
Execute material planning and procurement activities based on manufacturing schedules and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) principles
Set and maintain safety stock and replenishment strategies for production materials and consumables
Maintain and update SAP master data entry as directed
Monitor SAP transactions and business activities related to material management to ensure inventory accuracy and timely supply of raw materials
Create and modify requisitions and purchase orders for direct materials
Expedite open orders
Reconcile and resolve invoice discrepancies
Strategically manage and report on raw material inventory to minimize operational disruptions and exposure to excess and obsolete inventory (E&O)
Develop strong relationships with Manufacturing, Global Planning, CMC, Regulatory, Commercial, Clinical Operations, Clinical Supply, QA, Development, etc
Communication with internal stakeholders and external vendors
Requirements
Qualifications
B.S. in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management or science-related discipline or 1-3 years' experience in a Supply Chain Planning role, preferably in a Biotechnology or Pharmaceutical environment
Strong understanding of supply chain planning policies and procedures such as materials management, inventory controls, and process optimization
Strong analytical skills to effectively resolve material management issues and forecast inaccuracies
Solid understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, GMP principles, and new product introduction
Strong knowledge of ERP systems (SAP preferred)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and work effectively in a demanding, fast-paced environment
Demonstrated ability to adapt to change and handle both routine and non-routine responsibilities with attention to detail and problem-solving capability
High level of proficiency in Excel and Data Analysis
Relevant industry certifications are a plus (APICS CSCP/CPIM)
Benefits
6 month assignment to cover a leave.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
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