Material Planner
Job Title: Materials Planner (Purchasing) - Contract
Location: North Carolina (Onsite, 5 days/week)
Contract Length: Initial 6 months (high likelihood of extension)
Start Date: ASAP
About the Role
We are working with a leading pharmaceutical company seeking a Materials Planner to support their purchasing and supply chain function. This is a fast-paced, hands-on role where materials planning and demand alignment will be critical to ensuring uninterrupted production within a regulated environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead materials planning activities aligned to production demand within a pharmaceutical manufacturing setting
- Analyse demand forecasts and translate into accurate material requirements
- Work with Bill of Materials (BOMs) and production schedules to determine material needs and timelines
- Manage and track purchase orders (POs) to ensure timely delivery of materials
- Collaborate cross-functionally with procurement, supply chain, manufacturing, and suppliers
- Proactively identify and mitigate supply risks or shortages
- Maintain accurate data within ERP systems to support planning activities
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across planning and purchasing processes
Key Requirements
- Proven experience in materials planning, supply planning, or purchasing
- Strong understanding of BOMs, demand planning, and PO management
- Experience working within pharmaceutical, biotech, or regulated environments (highly preferred)
- Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work onsite in North Carolina, 5 days per week
- Excellent stakeholder communication skills in a cross-functional setting
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