Material Requirement Planner / Material Requirement Planneress

Materials Requirements Planner – 7151

Our client, a global market leader in the production and process support of active pharmaceutical ingredients in both the chemical and biotechnology sectors, is seeking a Materials Requirements Planner. This contract role, based in Visp, Switzerland, is part of a project expected to last until April 2027, with potential for extension or internalization.

Role Overview

The Materials Requirements Planner is accountable for proactively maintaining and continuously improving the supply of Customer Supplier Materials. This role involves ensuring that the Customer Supplier Materials Requirements Plans are completed on time, guaranteeing the availability of materials, and effectively communicating with all relevant stakeholders to drive short-term execution of plans.

Main Responsibilities

• Ensure the Materials Requirements Plans are completed to guarantee timely availability of materials supporting the product Supply Plan.
• Liaise with all key functions to provide timely updates to material plans regarding plan changes and material availability issues.
• Execute key tasks to support inventory plans and optimization initiatives.
• Perform routine tasks to convert planned orders into material plans (Purchase Requisition, BANF), including the management of material planned requirements.
• Collaborate with Material Project Leads (MPLs) to keep all material plans current and responsive to changing material requirements.
• Create and maintain detailed material planning parameters in planning systems.
• Convert material requirements plans (purchase requisitions) into Purchase Orders.
• Expedite material availability by coordinating with procurement and teams involved in inbound material processing.
• Establish and manage material-related KPIs and measures to ensure a clear understanding of material availability.
• Implement key material availability actions to optimize inventory management while minimizing scrap and waste (SMOG).
• Work with key stakeholders (MPLs, Material Analysts) to develop safety stock and inventory plans that align with production goals.
• Collaborate closely with Operational Buyers for supplier-related inquiries.
• Track, report, and facilitate on-time material availability, managing escalations as necessary, and ensure accountability for material releases for production.

Qualifications and Experience

• Relevant working/residency permit or Swiss/EU citizenship required.
• Degree or equivalent experience in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Materials Requirements Planner.
• Expertise in Planning & Purchasing, including Production Scheduling, Material Requirements Planning (MRP), Purchase Order (PO) Management, Supplier Expediting, Shortage Resolution, and Bill of Materials (BOM) Management.
• Familiarity with ERP & Inventory Systems such as JD Edwards, SAP (MM, WM, IBP), and Advanced Inventory Control techniques.
• Experience in Supplier & Operational Management, including Approved Supplier Collaboration and Vendor Performance Tracking.
• Strong analytical skills and knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies, including advanced Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables), Power BI, Tableau, SQL, and Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.

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