A Material Planning Manager is needed for a global healthcare leader that discovers, develops and distributes therapeutic solutions focused on patient's needs in the Swiftwater, PA area. This job is responsible for using a system like SAP to plan and order materials, manage inventory to prevent shortages, and coordinate with both internal teams and external vendors to ensure a smooth and efficient production supply chain.
location: Swiftwater, Pennsylvania
job type: Contract
salary: $30.61 - 42.86 per hour
work hours: 8am to 4pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Material Management: Plan and order materials to support production and R&D activities.
- Inventory Optimization: Manage inventory levels to balance material availability and cost, while minimizing the risk of stock-outs, obsolescence, and expiration.
- Shortage Prevention: Work with factory teams to identify potential material shortages and develop solutions to prevent production delays.
- Documentation & Processing: Process Material Disposition Orders (MDOs) for obsolescent or rejected materials and handle invoicing issues.
- Logistics Coordination: Interface with logistics teams and vendors to resolve delivery discrepancies, coordinate returns, and prioritize material releases.
- Supplier Relations: Develop and manage working relationships with suppliers by sharing forecasts and understanding their processes.
- Reporting & Analysis: Analyze department metrics related to inventory turns, drivers for inventory level changes, and MDO status.
- Strategic Support: Participate in critical materials management initiatives and support efforts to mitigate single-source supply risks.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Logistics/Supply Chain, or a technical/science field.
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience.
- Certifications (Preferred): APICS Certification in Inventory Management (CPIM) or Supply Chain (CSCP).
- strong understanding of MRP/ERP planning concepts.
- Experience with SAP.
- Excellent computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel for data analysis.
- Excellent communication and analytical skills.
- Ability to manage complex vendor relationships.
qualifications:
- Experience level: Experienced
- Education: Bachelors
skills:
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
