Manager Material Planning

Getz Pharma; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Getz Pharma is seeking an experienced Material Planning leader to coordinate planning and control of materials for production and packaging, ensuring timely availability while optimizing inventory and reducing risks.

The role collaborates with procurement, production, quality, and logistics teams to align material plans with business objectives and drive continuous improvement in forecast accuracy and lead times.

Qualifications

• Experience in material planning, supply planning, or production planning in pharma (6–10 years).
• Strong knowledge of SAP and material planning processes.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and negotiation abilities.
• Hands-on experience supporting drug substance or drug product operations.
• Understanding batch record-driven planning, material traceability, and expiry management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage material planning strategies to ensure timely availability of raw materials and packaging components.
• Translate forecasts into material requirements plans (MRP) to support production schedules.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels balancing service, lead times, and costs.
• Lead, coach, and develop material planners and analysts.
• Set team objectives, conduct performance reviews, and support development.
• Promote best practices and continuous improvement in processes.

Skills

Material planning

Forecast accuracy

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Tools

SAP MRP

SAP

Job description

The incumbent will be responsible for leading the planning, coordination, and control of materials required to support production and operational requirements. This role ensures the timely availability of raw materials and packaging components while maintaining optimal inventory levels and minimizing supply chain risks. The position involves developing and executing materials planning strategies, translating demand forecasts into material requirements plans, and collaborating closely with procurement, production, quality, and logistics teams to ensure uninterrupted operations. The incumbent will drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance forecast accuracy, reduce lead times, optimize inventory performance, and support organizational objectives.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and manage material planning strategies to ensure the timely availability of raw materials and packaging components.
• Translate demand forecasts into material requirements plans (SAP MRP) to support production schedules.
• Ensure optimal inventory levels by balancing service levels, lead times, and carrying costs.
• Lead, coach, and develop material planners and analysts.
• Set team objectives, conduct performance reviews, and support employee development.
• Promote best practices and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Monitor inventory performance (inventory turns, excess stock, shortages, and obsolescence) and implement corrective actions.
• Set and maintain safety stock levels, reorder points, and lot-sizing parameters.
• Coordinate with procurement and suppliers to ensure the timely delivery of materials.
• Manage supplier constraints, capacity limitations, and lead-time variability.
• Collaborate closely with production, procurement, logistics, and sales teams to align material plans with business objectives.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of master data in SAP, including BOMs, lead times, MOQs, and safety stock parameters.

Key Requirements

The candidate must have/be:

• Approximately 6-10 years of progressive experience in material planning, supply planning, or production planning within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong knowledge of SAP and material planning processes.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Hands-on experience supporting drug substance (API) and/or drug product (formulation, fill-finish, packaging) operations.
• A strong understanding of batch record-driven planning, material traceability, and expiry management.