Senior Material Planner

TN United Kingdom; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in drug discovery seeks a Senior Material Planner to oversee material supply for GMP Manufacturing. This role is pivotal in ensuring inventory aligns with production demands, fostering collaboration across teams to enhance efficiency. You'll manage Material Requirement Planning, optimize inventory levels, and contribute to logistics training programs. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, this company offers a dynamic environment where your contributions will significantly impact the production process. If you're passionate about material planning and thrive in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Private Health Insurance

Private Dental Care Scheme

25+ days holiday

Career Development & Training Opportunities

Company Bonus Scheme

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Free on-site parking

Subsidised restaurant

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Material Planning/MRP, preferably in GMP Manufacturing or Pharmaceutical sectors.
• Expertise in Material Management ERP Systems, ideally SAP.

Responsibilities

• Define replenishment methods and inventory targets for consumables and raw materials.
• Collaborate with Production, Logistics, Quality, and Procurement to maintain a seamless Demand-to-Supply process.

Skills

Material Planning/MRP

GMP Manufacturing

Material Management ERP Systems

SAP

Analytical Skills

Data-driven Decision-making

Microsoft Excel

Communication Skills

Problem-solving

Team Collaboration

Tools

Material Master Data

Extended Warehouse Management (EWM)

Job description

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Location: Abingdon, Oxfordshire, UK

Job Type: Permanent, Monday–Friday (Working hours: 07:00–19:00)

Salary: £40k

About This 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 Overview As 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

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

Essential Qualifications & Skills

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

Company Benefits

1. Pension Scheme: 5% employer contribution, matching up to 7.5%.
2. Private Health Insurance (family coverage included).
3. Private Dental Care Scheme.
4. 25+ days holiday (plus extra days based on service).
5. Career Development & Training Opportunities.
6. Company Bonus Scheme eligibility.
7. Cycle-to-Work Scheme, Refer-a-Friend Incentives.
8. Free on-site parking & subsidised restaurant.