Global Material Planner Manager

KBI Biopharma, Inc.; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

KBI Biopharma, Inc. is seeking a Global Supply Chain Material Planning Manager to lead end-to-end material readiness for multiple projects across global facilities.

The role involves client-facing Joint Steering Committee participation and stewardship of material readiness to enable on-time GxP production. Responsibilities include expediting materials when needed, coordinating with Procurement and MRP outputs, and providing weekly KPI reporting to leadership.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret complex data.
• Experience with SAP and materials planning processes.
• Effective written and verbal communication; able to engage stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end material readiness for projects to enable timely GxP production.
• Participate in Joint Steering Committees and present material readiness updates.
• Decide on expediting materials and coordinate with Procurement and MRP outputs.
• Provide inputs to clients on material readiness and track KPIs weekly.
• Collaborate across Tech Transfers, FIH, Resupply and Commercial production.
• Submit PRs and ensure timely placement with vendors' portfolio.

Skills

SAP experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree

CPIM a plus

Job description

Global Supply Chain Material Planning Manager

The Global Supply Chain Material Planning Manager will report to the Sr Manager of Global Supply Chain Planning. The Global Supply Chain Material Planning Manager will be client facing by participating Joint Steering Committees. (S)he will directly manage the end to end batch material readiness related to assigned projects to enable timely GxP production at KBI's global facilities in addition to including new product introduction and continuous improvement of material readiness. (S)he will also own the tracking and reporting to the rest of the organization for material readiness. Additionally, the Global Supply Chain Material Planning Manager will manage inventory replenishment of an assigned portfolio of vendors while leveraging the MRP system of record to ensure that inventory turn KPI is met.

Specific job responsibilities:

• Manage end to end aspects of material readiness of assigned projects to enable timely GxP production at KBI's global facilities operations.
• Participate JSC (Joint Steering Committee) to be client facing to provide material readiness updates.
• Deciding on the need to expedite materials and initiate the request with the Procurement team to assess feasibility in order to secure batch production and revenue generation while accounting for MRP outputs.
• Providing inputs to the clients related to material readiness.
• Centralizing cross-functional inputs related to material readiness including TechTransfers, FIH, Resupply and Commercial production.
• Conducting material assessments to support Global Supply Chain Leadership decisions related to request for schedule changes.
• Providing weekly reporting related to material batch readiness assessments as part of the S&OE process.
• Submit Purchase Requisitions for the needed quantities for assigned vendors' portfolio.
• Collaborate with other Planners on ensuring PRs impacting assigned batches are placed on time.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• At least 5 years of relevant Planning experience or combination of education and experience.
• Bachelor' Degree, CPIM a plus
• Strong analytical skills SAP experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to demonstrate a sense of urgency to complete tasks on time.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other team members and your internal customers.
• Basic computer skills i.e. Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to work in a team environment.

KBI Biopharma, Inc. is an EEO/AA employer and actively seeks to diversify its work force. Therefore, all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status, are strongly encouraged to apply.

At KBI, we are constantly seeking to improve our team with accomplished individuals who share in our commitment to serve our clients as they seek to advance important medicines to the patients who need them. We offer our employees a challenging, rewarding and fast-paced environment along with the opportunity for career advancement through the development of one’s technical skills. At KBI, employees work in a collaborative, team environment, where sharing knowledge and expertise with one another is strongly encouraged.