Buyer/Planner II - Supply Chain

Procurement and Planning

• Procure materials from approved suppliers, monitor receipts, and resolve material shortages to support on-time production.
• Maintain accurate purchasing and planning master data, including item setups, lead times, and restocking levels.
• Track, analyze, and report purchasing and inventory performance metrics such as supplier performance, aging inventory, and overdue orders.
• Create, update, and monitor manufacturing work orders, parts lists, and inventory system changes, ensuring alignment with schedule needs.
• Communicate schedule updates, material risks, and special requirements across cross-functional teams through daily and weekly planning meetings.
• Support new product introductions, bill of material updates, and quality system requirements related to planning and purchasing processes.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers to improve processes and maintain reports for departmental and site-level performance tracking.

Suppliers and Collaboration

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers to maintain inventory accuracy and optimize scheduling.

Production Scheduling

• Develop and maintain the production schedule by analyzing customer requirements, material availability, equipment capacity, and optimal sequencing.

Skills and Certifications

• Experience in a cGMP-regulated environment preferred.
• ASCM or ISM certification preferred.

Company Culture and Benefits

Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process.
Diverse, inclusive culture.
Potential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives.
Competitive paid time off plus 8 paid holidays.
Community engagement and green initiatives.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective day one of employment.

About Catalent

Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference.