Strategic Material Planner & Buyer

Roche; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Roche in Indianapolis is seeking a Production Planner/Buyer to manage end-to-end procurement and replenishment for assigned material portfolios, ensuring material availability while optimizing inventory.

You will coordinate with procurement, logistics, quality, and supply planning, lead Lean/Agile improvement projects, and support product launches. This on-site role offers a discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in supply chain, procurement, or manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of procurement planning and MRP systems.
• Proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets for lean reporting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct procurement activities and rolling forecasts.
• Set planning parameters across MRP systems.
• Manage item-level inventory coverage and obsolescence.
• Coordinate supplier relationships to ensure supply continuity.
• Contribute to monthly supply reviews and root-cause analysis.
• Participate in Lean/Agile continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Procurement planning

MRP knowledge

Analytical thinking

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field

Tools

MRP systems

Excel

Google Sheets

Google Workspace

Job description

Roche in Indianapolis is seeking a Production Planner/Buyer to manage end-to-end procurement and replenishment for assigned material portfolios, ensuring material availability while optimizing inventory.

You will coordinate with procurement, logistics, quality, and supply planning, lead Lean/Agile improvement projects, and support product launches. This on-site role offers a discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits.