Global Materials Planner – API Supply Chain

Net2Source (N2S); Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Net2Source (N2S) seeks an Operational Materials Planner to optimize site-level demand inputs for the API Raw Material Hub. You will validate data, consolidate into a network view, and manage purchasing activities across suppliers in SAP.

The role focuses on accurate demand data, timely ordering, and invoicing support while aligning with the global materials planning network. Collaboration with procurement and QA is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related discipline.
• Internship or co-op experience in supply chain, procurement, or manufacturing operations is a plus but not required.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Power BI; SAP experience is a plus.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the completeness and timing of site-level demand and materials inputs, including collection and validation of standardized data from each API manufacturing site.
• Normalize and aggregate site inputs into a single network view to support central materials planning.
• Serve as the primary interface between API manufacturing sites and the Central Materials Planning function, ensuring clear communication and issue escalation.
• Execute end-to-end transactional buying activities, including material ordering, PO creation and changes, invoicing support, and supplier follow-up.
• Maintain accurate material ordering master data, including vendor records and pricing in SAP, ensuring data integrity for PO execution.
• Act as the primary interface with suppliers once demand is approved, managing day-to-day ordering and delivery communications.
• Resolve buying and planning issues with urgency, driving KPIs related to accuracy, on-time delivery, and supplier performance.
• Support KPI tracking for buying accuracy, delivery performance, and demand intake timeliness.
• Contribute to automation and system-based improvements to streamline demand intake and PO processing.

Skills

Power BI

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Prior internship/co-op experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related discipline

Tools

SAP

Job description

Net2Source (N2S) seeks an Operational Materials Planner to optimize site-level demand inputs for the API Raw Material Hub. You will validate data, consolidate into a network view, and manage purchasing activities across suppliers in SAP.

The role focuses on accurate demand data, timely ordering, and invoicing support while aligning with the global materials planning network. Collaboration with procurement and QA is essential.