Pharma Material Planner (SAP) – Inventory & MRP Expert

QCS Staffing; Cork; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

QCS Staffing is seeking a Material Planner for an initial 12-month contract in Cork, Ireland, within a leading biopharmaceutical environment. You will manage MRP in SAP to align with master production schedules and ensure timely material availability for production.

Key duties include converting purchase requisitions to purchase orders, monitoring material release status, end-to-end inventory management (FIFO/FEFO, safety stock, lead times), and delivering quarterly supplier forecasts.

Qualifications

• Experience in material planning processes and systems.
• Be patient & customer focused with clear internal communication.
• Extensive supply chain management experience.
• Experience in planning/purchasing in pharma environment desirable.
• SAP experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage Material Requirements Planning (MRP) in SAP to align with the Master Production Schedule.
• Convert purchase requisitions to purchase orders and process supplier invoices.
• Monitor material release status to meet detailed schedules.
• Oversee end-to-end inventory management including FIFO/FEFO, safety stock, lead times.
• Issue quarterly supplier forecasts.

Skills

MRP knowledge

Vendor engagement

Supply chain management

Planning/Purchasing

Tools

SAP

Job description

QCS Staffing is seeking a Material Planner for an initial 12-month contract in Cork, Ireland, within a leading biopharmaceutical environment. You will manage MRP in SAP to align with master production schedules and ensure timely material availability for production.

Key duties include converting purchase requisitions to purchase orders, monitoring material release status, end-to-end inventory management (FIFO/FEFO, safety stock, lead times), and delivering quarterly supplier forecasts.