Senior Material Planner

Location: Abingdon, Oxfordshire, UK Job Type: Permanent, Monday–Friday (Working hours: 07:00–19:00) Salary: £40k

AboutThis company is a global leader in drug discovery and development, specialising in small molecule therapeutics across neuroscience, pain, oncology, inflammation, and metabolic diseases. With state-of-the-art facilities in Europe and the US.

Role OverviewAs a Senior Material Planner, you will be responsible for planning and controlling the supply of materials to support GMP Manufacturing operations. You will play a crucial role in ensuring that inventory levels meet production demands, collaborating across teams to streamline processes and improve efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Define replenishment methods and inventory targets for consumables and raw materials.
  
  
• Utilise Material Master data for system optimisation and integration.
  
  
• Collaborate with Production, Logistics, Quality, and Procurement to maintain a seamless Demand-to-Supply process.
  
  
• Manage Material Requirement Planning (MRP), ensuring timely procurement and supplier coordination.
  
  
• Schedule material supplies to align with production needs and warehouse capacity.
  
  
• Proactively address material shortages that impact manufacturing timelines.
  
  
• Maintain batch traceability and ensure accuracy in Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) transactions.
  
  
• Monitor inventory levels, ensuring they remain within agreed targets.
  
  
• Support Return Materials Authorisation (RMA) processes in partnership with Procurement.
  
  
• Develop and enhance Logistics training programs, standardising global procedures.
  
  
• Contribute to the establishment of a centralised planning concept for remote site operations.
  
  

• Proven Material Planning/MRP experience, preferably in GMP Manufacturing or Pharmaceutical sectors.
  
  
• Expertise in Material Management ERP Systems, ideally SAP.
  
  
• Strong analytical skills and a passion for data-driven decision-making.
  
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, particularly Excel.
  
  
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
  
  
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
  
  

• Pension Scheme: 5% employer contribution, matching up to 7.5%.
  
  
• Private Health Insurance (family coverage included).
  
  
• Private Dental Care Scheme.
  
  
• 25+ days holiday (+ extra days based on service).
  
  
• Career Development & Training Opportunities.
  
  
• Company Bonus Scheme eligibility.
  
  
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme, Refer-a-Friend Incentives.
  
  
• Free on-site parking & subsidised restaurant.