Material Planner

UCB; Eigenbrakel; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

UCB seeks a proactive Material Planner for its Clinical Manufacturing team at the Braine-l’Alleud campus in Belgium. You will coordinate material planning, procurement and stock to support manufacturing operations, ensuring timely delivery of materials.

You will work with supply chain, quality, production and external suppliers, managing SAP purchase orders, monitoring stock and mitigating shortages while maintaining master data.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, or related field.
• Experience in regulated manufacturing (biopharma or similar).
• Experience in procurement or material planning.
• Strong organizational and cross-functional communication skills.
• Proficiency in SAP, Excel and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate material planning from forecasting to delivery to ensure supply continuity.
• Manage purchase orders in SAP, follow-up and invoice validation.
• Monitor stock levels and identify shortage risks with proactive actions.
• Collaborate with QA and production to ensure timely material release.
• Maintain accurate master data and supplier information.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain/logistics

Tools

SAP

Excel

MS Office

Job description

We are looking for a Material Planner who is organized, proactive and collaborative to join us in our Clinical Manufacturing team, based in our Braine-l’Alleud campus, in Belgium.

About The Role

You will be working in a team that ensures the timely supply of materials needed to support manufacturing activities. You will coordinate material planning, procurement, and stock management to enable smooth production operations while minimizing risks and ensuring compliance.

Who You’ll Work With

You will work closely with supply chain colleagues, quality teams, production teams, and external suppliers. The role involves daily collaboration with multiple stakeholders to ensure materials are available and aligned with production needs.

What You’ll Do

• Coordinate material planning from forecasting to delivery, ensuring supply continuity for manufacturing activities.
• Manage purchase orders in SAP, including creation, follow-up, and invoice validation.
• Monitor stock levels and identify risks of shortages, taking proactive actions.
• Collaborate with quality and production teams to ensure timely material release aligned with production needs.
• Maintain accurate master data and supplier information.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and support operational excellence.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, or a related field.
• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (such as biopharma or similar).
• Experience in operational procurement or material planning.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally.
• Proficiency in SAP, Excel, and Microsoft Office tools.
• Fluent in French and English.

UCB is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions will be made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable laws.

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