Materials Manager (Chemical Manufacturing) M/F

Avantor; Gliwice; On-site; PLN 320,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Annual performance bonus

Company car or car allowance

Benefits package and professional dev.

Job summary

Avantor is seeking an experienced operations leader to oversee Production Planning, Warehouse Operations, and Procurement in a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment. This role focuses on ensuring production continuity, optimizing processes, and developing a high-performing team.

You will lead cross-functional collaboration across Production, Supply Chain, Quality, and Logistics to drive improvements and compliance in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• 5–7+ years in materials, planning, inventory, warehouse or supply chain within manufacturing.
• 5+ years of people leadership experience.
• Strong ERP/MRP experience; SAP/Oracle/JDE or similar preferred.
• Knowledge of IMPULS is a strong advantage.
• Proven track record in inventory accuracy, material availability and warehouse flow.
• Understanding of cycle counting, receiving, and replenishment.

Responsibilities

• Lead production planning based on material availability and demand forecasts.
• Oversee warehouse operations and inventory management across materials and WIP.
• Coordinate procurement activities with purchasing teams.
• Ensure timely availability of raw materials for manufacturing.
• Monitor KPIs on material availability and process efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement in planning, inventory, and warehousing.

Skills

ERP / MRP systems

SAP

Oracle

JDE

IMPULS

Inventory control

Cycle counting

Cross-functional leadership

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Operations, Business, Engineering, Logistics, or related field

APICS CPIM or CSCP certification

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Oracle

JDE

IMPULS

Job description

The Opportunity

As part of our continued growth, we are looking for an experienced leader to take on a newly created role responsible for Production Planning, Warehouse Operations, and Procurement within a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment. This position will play a key role in ensuring production continuity, optimizing operational processes, and developing a high-performing operations team.

The Opportunity

As part of our continued growth, we are looking for an experienced leader to take on a newly created role responsible for Production Planning, Warehouse Operations, and Procurement within a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment. This position will play a key role in ensuring production continuity, optimizing operational processes, and developing a high-performing operations team.

Key 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.

Requirements

Required

• 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.

Preferred

• Chemicals, life sciences, pharmaceutical, regulated manufacturing, or hazardous materials experience.
• APICS / ASCM CPIM or CSCP certification strongly preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent lean manufacturing experience.
• Experience with S&OP, demand planning, master scheduling, and production planning.
• Knowledge of cGMP, ISO, FDA, DOT, OSHA, EPA, or chemical handling compliance requirements.
• Experience leading kaizen events, 5S programs, kanban systems, standard work, and visual management.

What We Offer

• A key leadership position within a growing manufacturing organization.
• The opportunity to influence and shape operational processes and material management strategy.
• Exposure to a modern production facility and the chance to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Permanent employment contract.
• Annual performance bonus.
• Company car or car allowance.
• Comprehensive benefits package and professional development opportunities.

If you are an experienced supply chain leader looking for an opportunity to make a real impact in a manufacturing organization, we would be pleased to hear from you

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career.

Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world.

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.