Manager, Raw Materials Planning

Responsibilities

• Own, lead, and facilitate Raw Material governance forms such as Materials Tech Transfer sub-teams and S&OP monthly forums.
• Execute the production planning aspects of manufacturing including SAP Process Order management.
• Ensure controlled flow of raw materials to support tech transfer and ongoing manufacturing operations for Beam NC via robust materials planning and purchasing, and oversight of vendor-managed inventory.
• Provide regular forecasts to suppliers to ensure medium to long term supply. Monitor status with suppliers to ensure material orders are filled and delivered as expected.
• Manage Purchase Order generation, track and manage open orders, and invoicing approvals for raw material procurement.
• Support new materials readiness with Manufacturing, Quality, Process Development, and Warehouse during facility and process start-up phase.
• Collaborate to support the warehouse operation from receiving readiness and inventory management perspectives, such as receiving, inspection, put-away, dispensing, Kanban, procedures.
• Proactively identify and mitigate any potential supply interruptions.
• Develop, document, implement, and continuously improve planning and inventory strategies to ensure raw material availability.
• Report and escalate material supply issues and constraints including root cause analysis, preventive actions, and leading resolution and or building mitigation plans.
• Provide timely updates to stakeholders on the status of readiness activities and related projects.
• Establish, author, and update SOPs as required. Drive CAPAs, change controls, deviations as needed.
• Support the transition of materials planning into MRP system without any interruptions to supply chain activities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in Supply Chain or Operations related roles in Biotechnology, Cell / Gene Therapy, or Pharmaceutical environment.
• 3+ years' experience in a Supply Chain Planning role in a Biotechnology, Cell / Gene Therapy or Pharmaceutical environment preferred.
• Bachelor's degree required; MS/MBA preferred.
• APICS-certified (e.g., CPIM, CSCP, CPSM) or willingness to obtain certification preferred.
• Experience with inventory systems, supply planning and contract manufacturing principles.
• Experience in using and implementing planning tools including Excel Data Analysis and Modelling.
• Experience using MRP (SAP) systems, advanced knowledge preferred.
• High degree of customer focus (internal/external) and demonstrated collaboration in a team environment.
• Ability to think critically and demonstrate troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention-to-detail, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Onsite requirements: Must be able to work onsite daily and willing to have a flexible schedule during peak times, which may include supporting critical operations outside of normal work hours, as needed.