Direct Materials Planner - GMP Pharma, SAP & MRP Expert

Genentech, Inc.; Holly Springs (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Genentech, Inc. in Holly Springs, NC, is seeking a Direct Materials Planner to ensure material availability for continuous production in a large-volume drug product operation.

You will partner with Global Supply Chain, Procurement, and site manufacturing, manage master data in ERP, and set safety stock strategies for GMP materials to prevent stockouts and minimize waste. The role requires hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA and planning tools (e.g., OMP), strong analytical skills, and the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of experience in supply chain planning or procurement.
• 5 years of hands-on experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing or high-volume supply chain planning.
• Experience with ERP planning processes and software (SAP S/4HANA, OMP).
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Procure and manage direct material plans for vendor and site equipment testing through asset qualification.
• Coordinate with vendors, European sites, and procurement to ensure material availability.
• Serve as SME for SAP ERP deployment, aligning with global templates for MRP.
• Maintain relationships with local material suppliers and service providers.
• Create and maintain master data in the ERP to enable accurate purchasing parameters.
• Establish item-level safety stock strategies for GMP materials.
• Monitor and prevent material stockouts and manage risk logs.
• Track inventory levels and ensure adherence to Master Production Schedule with safety stock.
• Support vendor performance monitoring and procurement improvements.

Skills

ASCM principles

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Collaborative

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPIM or CSCP certification

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

OMP

Job description

Genentech, Inc. in Holly Springs, NC, is seeking a Direct Materials Planner to ensure material availability for continuous production in a large-volume drug product operation.

You will partner with Global Supply Chain, Procurement, and site manufacturing, manage master data in ERP, and set safety stock strategies for GMP materials to prevent stockouts and minimize waste. The role requires hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA and planning tools (e.g., OMP), strong analytical skills, and the