Imagining the Unimaginable with Us
We are a diverse team of curious minds who are passionate about innovating with science and technology to enrich people's lives. Our solutions span across Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics, and we are always looking for individuals who share our vision.
The Role
This role is focused on purchasing, inventory management, material planning strategies, and supplier relationships to ensure efficient material availability, balancing cost, quality, and reliability. It offers an opportunity to grow professionally in a dynamic, collaborative environment while ensuring the seamless flow of materials to meet production goals.
Duties:
* Develop the Material Requirements Plan (MRP) using SAP to meet production needs.
* Maintain accurate SAP master data to ensure effective planning signals.
* Develop and implement material planning strategies through SAP to ensure the timely availability of materials for production and minimize disruptions.
* Coordinate material deliveries with suppliers and address constraints proactively.
* Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure on-time delivery of materials and improve supplier performance.
* Manage raw material changes through close collaboration with Procurement, Buyers, Engineering, Production, and Quality.
* Support scenario planning and material analysis.
* Manage inventory levels, minimizing excess, obsolete, and expired materials.
* Prepare and maintain reports on material planning metrics, inventory turnover, and supply chain performance for management review.
* Resolve potential material shortages and escalate critical impacts on production schedules.
* Engage with compliance activities, including change control and CAPA resolution.
* Conduct data analysis to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement in material planning and inventory management.
* Drive continuous improvement in material planning and operations processes.
Who You Are
We are looking for individuals with the following qualifications:
* Honours Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related discipline.
* Supply Chain Certification (e.g., APICS) preferred; Project Management or Lean Certification is a plus.
* Minimum 4 years of supply chain experience, preferably in pharmaceuticals.
* Strong proficiency in SAP. Knowledge of functions within SAP to drive improved material planning.
* Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques.
* Skilled in engaging with vendors and managing cross-functional relationships.
* Proactive problem-solver with strong planning and organizational skills.
* Strategic and results-driven, with a focus on continuous improvement.
What We Offer
We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it drives excellence, innovation, and human progress. We care about our customers, patients, and our rich mix of people. This diversity strengthens our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all and empower you to fulfill your ambitions.