Elevatebio
Specialist II, Materials Planner
Waltham, Massachusetts, United States · Mid
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 7 days ago
Project ManagementExcelSAPSupply ChainProcurementERPControlsLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingOrganizational SkillsS&OP
About the role
- Partnering with Technology Operations, Manufacturing, Procurement, Process Development, Warehousing, and Quality, this role is responsible for analyzing, influencing, and consolidating all demand signals into complete materials requirement plans for the site.
- Provide material requirement forecasts to buyers and suppliers as appropriate
Responsibilities
- Own and drive MRP for all raw materials to ensure material feasibility and availability in accordance with site inventory policies and production plans
- Collaborate with Master Data Manager, Tech Ops, and Manufacturing to ensure SAP data and functionality is appropriately configured to support material planning
- Define and manage Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for driving continuous improvements and action plans to achieve supply performance targets
- Actively support the S&OP process and escalate material requirement issues that may impact the overall supply plans
- Manage monthly review of inventory expiry and obsolescence reporting
- Partner with Tech Ops and Quality to assess Supplier Change Notifications as well as support corrective actions related to suppliers and non-conforming materials
- Collaborate with Quality, Planning, Warehousing, and Finance on expired materials and manage monthly write-offs/disposal process
- Create and manage completion of change controls, deviations, and CAPAs related to raw materials as necessary
- Coordinate with Warehouse and Quality department to ensure prioritization of material availability and release to support production requirements
Requirements
- Minimum five (5) years of experience in functions related to Supply Chain within the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry
- Experience with MRP and Inventory Control Systems
- Proven strong leadership, interpersonal, and teamwork skills
- Hands-on team player willing to work in an environment where individual initiative, accountability, and professional maturity are required
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Optimize required raw materials inventories and order quantity with the most economical costs of delivery, storage, and obsolescence
- Other duties and responsibilities as required
Nice to have
- APICS certification preferred
- Proficient and experienced with ERP systems (SAP Preferred).
- Proficient with MS Excel
Benefits
- Proactively monitor and manage inventory levels, safety stock levels, and reorder points
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