Global Material Planner, Senior

KBI Biopharma, Inc.; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KBI Biopharma, Inc. is seeking a Global Supply Chain Sr. Planning professional in Durham, North Carolina. This role focuses on leading global material planning to ensure that accurate materials are delivered on time while managing cash flow effectively.

The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree, strong analytical and communication skills, and 1 to 3 years of planning experience, including knowledge of SAP. Join us in our mission to support the growth and innovation in the CDMO industry.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of relevant planning experience.
• Ability to demonstrate a sense of urgency to complete tasks on time.
• Ability to articulate business priorities to all employees.

Responsibilities

• Achieve 98% batch readiness and Stockroom Material Readiness.
• Manage Purchase Requisition (PR) and Vendor Forecasts.
• Identify supply risks and draft contingency plans.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strong written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office)

SAP experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

At KBI, we are creating planning processes to support the company’s growth and position it as the next generation CDMO. The Global Supply Chain Sr. Planning is a unique role to lead global material planning and execution with the two ultimate goals of ensuring that accurate and compliant materials are available and delivered to manufacturing sites when needed while maintaining a reasonable cash flow.

Job Responsibilities

• Batch Readiness: 98% batch readiness on the frozen time fence and 98% Stockroom Material Readiness.
• Purchase Requisition (PR) Management.
• Ensure Vendor Forecasts are accurate at all times.
• Manage Demand alterations.
• Ensure MRP Parameters are maintained such as Lead Times, ABC Classification, Min Max Levels.
• Proactively identify supply risks and draft contingency plans.
• Internal Customer Service: Cohesive workflow between planners and buyers.
• Perform other work‑related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of relevant planning experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 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 internal customers.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, verbal as well as written, including listening.
• Ability to clearly articulate business priorities to all company employees when and if required.

Travel: 10-15% of the time.

KBI Biopharma, Inc. is an EEO/AA employer and actively seeks to diversify its workforce. 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.