GMP Materials & Production Planning Leader

Avantor; Gliwice; On-site; PLN 260,000 - 340,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Company car or car allowance

Comprehensive benefits package and dev

Job summary

Avantor is seeking an experienced Operations Leader to own Production Planning, Warehouse Operations, and Procurement within a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment in Gliwice. You will drive continuity, optimize processes, and build a high-performing team.

You will lead cross-functional teams, implement improvements across planning and inventory, and ensure timely material availability for manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, operations, business, engineering, logistics, or related field.
• 5-7+ years of materials, planning, inventory, warehouse, or supply chain experience in manufacturing.
• 5+ years of people leadership experience.
• Strong ERP / MRP experience; SAP, Oracle, JDE, or similar preferred.
• IMPULS knowledge is a strong advantage
• Demonstrated experience improving inventory accuracy, material availability, and warehouse flow.
• Strong understanding of cycle counting, inventory controls, receiving, warehouse layout, and material replenishment.
• Ability to lead cross-functionally in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead production planning activities based on raw material availability, packaging materials, and demand forecasts.
• Oversee warehouse operations, inventory management, and material flow processes of raw materials, packaging materials, and semi-finished products.
• Coordinate procurement-related activities and collaborate closely with purchasing teams.
• Ensure the timely availability of raw materials and packaging components to support manufacturing operations.
• Manage warehousing processes needed for effective operations of manufacturing activities
• Monitor operational KPIs related to material availability, inventory levels, and process efficiency.
• Partner with Production, Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality, and Logistics teams to support business objectives.
• Identify and implement improvements across planning, inventory management, and warehouse operations.
• Lead an operational team through collaboration with supervisors and team leaders.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Skills

People leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Lean manufacturing

Inventory management

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, operations, business, engineering, logistics

APICS / ASCM CPIM or CSCP certification

Tools

SAP

Oracle

JDE

IMPULS knowledge

Job description

Avantor is seeking an experienced Operations Leader to own Production Planning, Warehouse Operations, and Procurement within a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment in Gliwice. You will drive continuity, optimize processes, and build a high-performing team.

You will lead cross-functional teams, implement improvements across planning and inventory, and ensure timely material availability for manufacturing operations.