Material Planner Pharma
Axepta
- Neuenburg
- Unbefristet
- Vollzeit
- Develop and implement planning tools, spreadsheet and relational databases
- Create and maintain planning and logistics metrics to enable process improvements
- Plan and execute planning of manufacturing and materials. Ensure that materials and related inventory are available on time to support requirements through purchase order creation and management.
- Coordinate the ERP Project implementation
- Create and maintain Master BOM s within Material Requirements Planning (MRP) system
- Coordinate Material Master Data creation, maintenance, verification and troubleshooting
- Monitor schedule to assure materials are procured within Lead Times established
- Participate in the decision-making process regarding schedule changes by communicating current inventory levels and anticipated receipts
- Implement and coordinate best practice inventory planning and replenishment of materials. In collaboration with the Warehouse Manager, manage inventory levels to avoid any obsolescence and report slow moving items
- Delineate appropriate inventory strategies to manage adequate inventory levels. Monitor expired, obsolete and rejected material to avoid impact to the operations area
- Manage inventory issues, schedule changes, and cancellations. Review and maintain appropriate safety stock strategy on a regular basis to maintain optimal level raw material inventory and cost
- Collaborate closely with MSAT and Process Development to ensure efficient technical transfer of manufacturing processes through creation of accurate Bill of Materials (BOMs)
- Provide and meet timelines for new raw materials that support launch dates
- Prepare regular status updates for reporting progress, issues, safety, quality etc.
- Develop and improve relationships with stakeholders
- Understand and implement internal policies, procedures and specifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Materials Management or scientific disciplines preferred or relevant experience from pharmaceutical industry.
- Must have experience in direct purchasing and raw material
- Must speak English and French
- Minimum of 5 years related experience in Supply Chain or closely related experience in the business
- Knowledge and experience with Materials Planning, Inventory Management, ERP, Logistics, Project Management
- Practical knowledge with cGMP's and understanding of pharma production processes is preferred.