📍 Location: Abingdon, Oxfordshire, UK 🕒 Job Type: Permanent, Monday–Friday (Working hours: 07:00–19:00) 💰 Salary: £40k
AboutThis company is a global leader in drug discovery and development, specialising in small molecule therapeutics across neuroscience, pain, oncology, inflammation, and metabolic diseases. With state-of-the-art facilities in Europe and the US.
Role OverviewAs a Senior Material Planner, you will be responsible for planning and controlling the supply of materials to support GMP Manufacturing operations. You will play a crucial role in ensuring that inventory levels meet production demands, collaborating across teams to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
* Define replenishment methods and inventory targets for consumables and raw materials.
* Utilise Material Master data for system optimisation and integration.
* Collaborate with Production, Logistics, Quality, and Procurement to maintain a seamless Demand-to-Supply process.
* Manage Material Requirement Planning (MRP), ensuring timely procurement and supplier coordination.
* Schedule material supplies to align with production needs and warehouse capacity.
* Proactively address material shortages that impact manufacturing timelines.
* Maintain batch traceability and ensure accuracy in Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) transactions.
* Monitor inventory levels, ensuring they remain within agreed targets.
* Support Return Materials Authorisation (RMA) processes in partnership with Procurement.
* Develop and enhance Logistics training programs, standardising global procedures.
* Contribute to the establishment of a centralised planning concept for remote site operations.
Essential Qualifications & Skills
* Proven Material Planning/MRP experience, preferably in GMP Manufacturing or Pharmaceutical sectors.
* Expertise in Material Management ERP Systems, ideally SAP.
* Strong analytical skills and a passion for data-driven decision-making.
* Proficiency in Microsoft applications, particularly Excel.
* Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
* Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
Company Benefits
* Pension Scheme: 5% employer contribution, matching up to 7.5%.
* Private Health Insurance (family coverage included).
* Private Dental Care Scheme.
* 25+ days holiday (+ extra days based on service).
* Career Development & Training Opportunities.
* Company Bonus Scheme eligibility.
* Cycle-to-Work Scheme, Refer-a-Friend Incentives.
* Free on-site parking & subsidised restaurant.