Material Planner III
Core
Develop raw materials requirements plans, align production schedules with deliveries, and balance material availability to optimize service and costs.
Role type
Senior supply chain planner (materials planning)
Builds
Raw materials supply plans and production schedules
Domain
Life Sciences / Pharma manufacturing
Required skills
Material requirements planning (MRP), supply chain planning, supplier relationship management, inventory optimization, data analysis, ERP proficiency (SAP/JDE), Microsoft Office/PowerBI
Preferred skills
CPIM or CSCP certification, regulated CGMP manufacturing experience
Technologies
SAP, JDE, Microsoft Excel, PowerBI
Responsibilities
Monitor supply plans and adjust delivery schedules to accommodate near-term orders; Establish and optimize material planning master data parameters (safety stock, lead times, lot-sizing); Facilitate weekly supply planning meetings with suppliers to resolve gaps; Collaborate with suppliers to identify capacity constraints and develop mitigation plans; Report on back orders, short stock, and slow-moving inventory; Balance inventory turns and waste reduction while improving customer service.
Seniority
Mid-Senior, independent contributor
