Senior Specialist Material Planner

Evotec; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotech company in Abingdon is seeking a Senior Material Planner to enhance their Logistics team. This role involves material planning, stakeholder collaboration, and ensuring data integrity in MRP systems. The ideal candidate should have MRP experience and familiarity with ERP systems like SAP. Comprehensive company benefits are included.

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private health insurance

Life assurance

Discounted Gym Membership

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Previous Planning/MRP experience is essential.
• Experience with Warehouse ERP Systems, preferably SAP, is a must.
• Requires exceptional attention to detail and data accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Project Management, Quality, and Supply Chain for material requirements.
• Utilize Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems and ensure data accuracy.
• Create and manage all purchase requisitions to minimize inventory.

Skills

Previous Planning/MRP experience

Experience with Warehouse ERP Systems (preferably SAP)

Strong analytical mindset

Proactive problem-solving approach

Exceptional attention to detail

Job description

Overview

We are currently recruiting for a highly motivated experienced Material Planner to join our Logistics team in Abingdon, UK.

Role

Senior Material Planner (GMP Warehouse)

Job Type Permanent

Location Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, UK

Salary Competitive Salary Plus company benefits

Key Responsibilities / Core Accountabilities

• Partner with Project Management, Quality and Supply Chain to identify and qualify new supplier or vendor and raw material requirements and specifications
• Partner with the “Senior Specialist Material Master Data” to maintain product master data management: Products, Warehouse Bins and inventory basic data
• Material Planning for GMP consumables (ROP) and GMP Solvents, Raw Materials and Process Materials
• Utilize any Material Requirements Planning system (MRP) or IT system that is in place and ensure that data is accurate and up to date and resolve any issues as required
• Monitor the integrity of Bill of Materials (BOM) and manage inventory accuracy
• Monitor inventory levels against agreed target levels
• Scheduling of inbound shipments - organizing based on availability of team and warehouse space
• Assist on the Inventory yearly financial stock count
• Assist with cycle counting for all Stock
• Create, chase and manage all purchase requisitions
• Take follow-up actions in relation to material shortages that affect production
• Minimize inventory while ensuring material availability
• Schedule the supply of materials/components to meet production requirements and minimum safety stock levels
• Create regular statistical reports and analysis and update others in the organization
• Partner with Procurement on Return Materials Authorization (RMA) instances
• Maintain KPIs and use data to optimize processes
• Development and improvement of training for logistics procedures based on standardized global processes
• Being part of the Global Supply Chain organization represent Logistics in all forums representing MRP in UK Abingdon

Additional Responsibilities

• Champion continuous improvement initiatives to enhance MRP functionality and integration across departments
• Conduct root cause analysis on MRP discrepancies and implement corrective actions
• Collaborate with stakeholders to propose and test enhancements to MRP tools and workflows
• Ensure meticulous attention to detail in all planning activities, data entry, and reporting to maintain system integrity
• Act as a subject matter expert for MRP, mentoring junior planners and supporting cross-functional training
• Drive standardization and automation of planning processes to reduce manual errors and improve efficiency
• Lead internal audits of MRP data and planning processes to ensure compliance and accuracy

Essential Knowledge, Skills & Capabilities

• Previous Planning/MRP experience
• Must have experience with Warehouse ERP Systems preferably SAP
• Team player with the ability to work independently and as part of a small team
• Leadership capabilities to delegate work to warehouse (as required)
• Previous warehouse operations experience, ideally in laboratories/pharma
• Knowledge of Microsoft applications specifically Excel / willingness to improve knowledge and apply to daily workload
• Flexible, enthusiastic and reliable
• Proactive approach to work with the ability to problem solve issues
• Positive attitude towards continuous improvement projects

Additional Skills

• Exceptional attention to detail with a commitment to data accuracy and process integrity
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex data sets and translate into actionable insights
• Demonstrated ability to identify inefficiencies in MRP processes and propose scalable solutions
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and tight deadlines
• Ability to influence and collaborate across departments to drive MRP improvements

Company Benefits

• Company Pension Scheme on completion of your 3-month probationary period. Contributions start at 6% employee and employer, Evotec will match up to 7.5%.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and additional length of service days awarded on the anniversary, up to a maximum of 30 days
• Private health insurance with BUPA for the employees and their partner/family under the company scheme
• Private dental cover, after 3 months service
• Life assurance at four times your annual base salary
• Well being support 24/7 and counselling services
• Permanent health insurance providing 75% of base salary after the qualifying period
• Eligibility to participate in the Company Bonus Scheme. This is a discretionary benefit
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Refer a friend scheme, team and annual events, recognition awards and many more!

Onsite Facilities

• Onsite parking
• Great transport links
• Subsidised onsite restaurant

FR : Dans le cadre de sa politique Diversité, Evotec étudie, à compétences égales, toutes les candidatures dont celles des personnes en situation de handicap.

ENG : In the frame of our Diversity policy, Evotec considers, with equal competences, all applications including people with disabilities.