Strategic Pharma Buyer & Materials Planner

Afton Scientific. LLC; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Afton Scientific in Charlottesville, VA is seeking a Buyer Planner to join our Supply Chain team. This role ensures materials required for manufacturing and projects are available when needed, while maintaining optimal inventory levels and strong supplier relationships.

You will obtain supplier quotes, manage POs, monitor deliveries, support cycle counts, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced cGMP environment.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with inventory management.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Strong organizational and attention to detail.
• Clear communication and issue-resolution skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated initiative and proactive problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Obtain supplier quotes and procure materials to support manufacturing and project requirements.
• Serve as the primary contact for assigned suppliers and maintain productive supplier relationships.
• Monitor open purchase orders and track and maintain expected delivery dates.
• Closely manage critical material orders to help prevent disruptions to manufacturing.
• Monitor raw material, in-transit, and consignment inventory levels.
• Maintain MRP planning data and coordinate material deliveries to minimize shortages and excess inventory.
• Perform production and project material planning, including creating and maintaining material allocations and pick lists.
• Author and review supply chain and quality-related documentation, including SOPs, specifications, Supplier Non-Conformances, and quarterly DEA reporting.
• Assist with cycle counts and physical inventories to support inventory accuracy.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives that improve supply chain efficiency, compliance, and cost effectiveness.

Skills

MS Office

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem solving

Time management

Adaptability

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Afton Scientific in Charlottesville, VA is seeking a Buyer Planner to join our Supply Chain team. This role ensures materials required for manufacturing and projects are available when needed, while maintaining optimal inventory levels and strong supplier relationships.

You will obtain supplier quotes, manage POs, monitor deliveries, support cycle counts, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced cGMP environment.