Materials Planner I/II

Requirements

• Creates and manages demand signals in Abzena’s MRP system, IFS.
• Analyzes the matching of supply and demand, based on the MRP system, to identify shortages and surpluses, and drive course corrections.
• Owns and maintains all MRP parameters in ERP and other relevant systems.
• Maintains regular meetings with internal stakeholders to ensure site functions meet the required production need-by-dates for authorization, order placement, delivery, receipt, test, and release of raw materials.
• Develops and maintains PowerBI, Excel, and PowerPoint reports on materials availability and performance factoring in production schedule, inventory management, and procurement activities.
• Partners with Materials Management to develop and implement inventory and planning strategies (e.g., reorder points, Kanban programs, safety stock levels, ABC categorization, etc.).
• Communicates current and projected availability of materials to relevant stakeholders.
• Monitors ERP Reservation functionality for on-hand inventory.
• Builds and shares forecasts with suppliers.
• Partners with Procurement and suppliers to define delivery schedules (dates and quantities) based on forecasts.
• Anticipates and communicates any material shortages to relevant stakeholders.
• Leads implementation of mitigation strategies (e.g., alternates, escalation, site transfer, etc.).
• Collaborates with Sourcing team on competitive market events (RFx).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Business or Supply Chain Management.
• Equivalent experience in production planning may also be considered.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in production planning.
• Proficiency with leading ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, JDE, Infor, IFS), IFS preferred.
• APICS (CSCP) / ISM (CPSM) certification preferred.
• Advanced user of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Experience working in a manufacturing, pharmaceutical and/or GMP facility.
• Proven ability to multitask, prioritize, and finish projects and tasks within deadlines.