Material Planner / Material Planneress

Join Our Team as a Material Planner

Become a vital part of a high-performing Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) team, where your scheduling expertise ensures that site supply chain operations run with precision, efficiency, and flawless coordination. Proclinical is seeking a Material Planner to support the timely availability of materials required for production and supply plans. In this dynamic role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that material plans are updated, optimized, and responsive to changes. This position is perfect for individuals with strong organizational skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Please note that to be considered for this role, you must have the right to work in this location or hold an EU passport.

Key Responsibilities

• Convert planned orders into material plans, including the creation and management of material requirements.
• Collaborate with supply planners and schedulers to update and adjust material plans as needed.
• Maintain detailed material planning parameters within planning systems.
• Process purchase requisitions and convert them into purchase orders.
• Expedite material availability by coordinating with procurement and inbound processing teams.
• Develop and manage material-related KPIs to monitor availability and performance.
• Execute actions to optimize inventory management and minimize waste or scrap.
• Work with stakeholders to establish safety stock and inventory plans aligned with production schedules.
• Track, report, and ensure on-time material availability, including testing and release for production.

Key Skills and Requirements

• Proficiency in material planning, purchasing, production scheduling, and MRP systems.
• Experience with ERP systems such as JD Edwards, SAP MM, WM, IBP, and advanced inventory control techniques.
• Strong analytical skills with expertise in tools such as Advanced Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Power Query), Power BI, Tableau, and SQL.
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma methodologies, including Green Belt certification, DMAIC, and value stream mapping.
• Familiarity with supplier operational management, vendor performance tracking, and contract compliance.
• Understanding of cGMP compliance and inventory optimization strategies.

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

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