Global Material Planning Leader

KBI Biopharma; 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 in Durham, NC to lead end-to-end material readiness for GxP production across global facilities.

You will participate in Joint Steering Committees, drive expediting decisions with Procurement, and ensure timely inventory replenishment using the MRP system. You will partner with Tech Transfers, FIH, Resupply and Commercial teams, deliver weekly batch readiness updates, and report to Supply Chain leadership on schedule

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant Planning experience or combination of education and experience.
• Bachelor’s degree; CPIM a plus.
• Strong analytical and written/verbal communication skills.
• SAP experience and ability to work with internal customers.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end material readiness for assigned projects to enable timely GxP production.
• Participate JSC (Joint Steering Committee) to provide material readiness updates.
• Decide on expediting materials and coordinate with Procurement for feasibility and batch production.
• Provide inputs to clients related to material readiness.
• Centralize cross-functional inputs including Tech Transfers, FIH, Resupply and Commercial production.
• Conduct material assessments to support leadership decisions on schedule changes.
• Provide weekly reporting related to material batch readiness as part of S&OE.
• Submit Purchase Requisitions for needed quantities for assigned vendors.
• Collaborate with other Planners to ensure PRs are placed on time.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Sense of urgency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

CPIM certification

Tools

SAP

Job description

KBI Biopharma, Inc. is seeking a Global Supply Chain Material Planning Manager in Durham, NC to lead end-to-end material readiness for GxP production across global facilities.

You will participate in Joint Steering Committees, drive expediting decisions with Procurement, and ensure timely inventory replenishment using the MRP system. You will partner with Tech Transfers, FIH, Resupply and Commercial teams, deliver weekly batch readiness updates, and report to Supply Chain leadership on schedule