Tech Ops and Quality - Senior Planner, Materials Management

Lancesoft; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancesoft is seeking a Senior Planner, Materials Management to drive material availability for biotech manufacturing. You will partner with planning, manufacturing, quality, development, regulatory, clinical and commercial teams to translate demand into material plans and strengthen inventory performance.

Responsibilities include maintaining BOMs, optimizing safety stock, monitoring SAP transactions, managing raw material inventory, and supporting procurement, S&OP, and continuous improvement in

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of experience in supply chain planning, materials management, or a related role in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, or another regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of materials planning, inventory control, procurement coordination, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage risk, resolve material issues, and improve planning accuracy.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing, GMP principles, and new product introduction.
• Experience working with ERP systems, ideally SAP, along with strong Excel and data analysis skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across functions in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or MBA preferred.
• A thoughtful, detail-oriented, and adaptable approach to both routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Turn demand into material plans with Global Supply Planning and Manufacturing teams.
• Manage material planning and procurement to support manufacturing schedules and MRP requirements.
• Contribute to the S&OP process and build strong cross-functional relationships across the business.
• Maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) for commercial and development products.
• Help optimize safety stock, reorder points, and replenishment parameters to support reliable supply.
• Monitor SAP transactions and material flow to support inventory accuracy and continuity of supply.
• Manage raw material inventory to balance service, risk, and excess exposure.
• Support scenario planning, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Materials planning

Inventory control

Procurement coordination

Continuous improvement

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Bachelor’s degree required

MBA preferred

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Senior Planner, Materials Management Overview

We are advancing RNA interference (RNAi) therapeutics to improve outcomes for patients with serious diseases. We bring together scientific innovation, operational excellence, and collaboration to make a meaningful difference for patients around the world. The Senior Planner, Materials Management, plays an important role in supporting material availability across internal and external manufacturing operations. In this role, you will work closely with Planning, Manufacturing, Quality, Development, Regulatory, Clinical, and Commercial teams to translate demand into material strategies, strengthen inventory performance, and help deliver reliable supply.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

• Partner with Global Supply Planning, Development, and Manufacturing teams to turn demand assumptions into material plans.
• Manage material planning and procurement activities in support of manufacturing schedules and MRP requirements.
• Contribute to the S&OP process and build strong cross-functional relationships across the business.

Inventory & System Management

• Maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) for commercial and development products.
• Help optimize safety stock, reorder points, and replenishment parameters to support reliable supply.
• Monitor SAP transactions and material flow to support inventory accuracy and continuity of supply.
• Manage raw material inventory to balance service, risk, and excess exposure.

Procurement & Supplier Coordination

• Create purchase requisitions and purchase orders for direct materials and help expedite critical orders when needed.
• Work with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to resolve invoice and supply issues.

Analysis & Continuous Improvement

• Support scenario planning, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• 4 7 years of experience in supply chain planning, materials management, or a related role in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, or another regulated manufacturing environment;or a master s degree with 2 4 years of relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of materials planning, inventory control, procurement coordination, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage risk, resolve material issues, and improve planning accuracy.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing, GMP principles, and new product introduction.
• Experience working with ERP systems, ideally SAP, along with strong Excel and data analysis skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across functions in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor s degree required;advanced degree or MBA preferred.
• A thoughtful, detail-oriented, and adaptable approach to both routine and non-routine responsibilities.