Material Planner
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 28, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 27, 2026.
Join a high-performing CMO where your scheduling expertise keeps site supply chain operations running with precision, efficiency, and flawless coordination.
Proclinical is seeking a Material Planner to support the timely availability of materials required for production and supply plans. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure material plans are updated, optimized, and responsive to changes. This position is ideal for someone with strong organizational skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Please note that to be considered for this role you must have the right to work in this location or hold an EU passport.
Responsibilities:
- Convert planned orders into material plans, including creating and managing material requirements.
- Collaborate with supply planners and schedulers to update and adjust material plans as needed.
- Maintain detailed material planning parameters within planning systems.
- Process purchase requisitions and convert them into purchase orders.
- Expedite material availability by coordinating with procurement and inbound processing teams.
- Develop and manage material-related KPIs to monitor availability and performance.
- Execute actions to optimize inventory management and minimize waste or scrap.
- Work with stakeholders to establish safety stock and inventory plans aligned with production schedules.
- Track, report, and ensure on-time material availability, including testing and release for production.
Key Skills and Requirements:
- Proficiency in material planning, purchasing, production scheduling, and MRP systems.
- Experience with ERP systems such as JD Edwards, SAP MM, WM, IBP, and advanced inventory control techniques.
- Strong analytical skills with expertise in tools like Advanced Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Power Query), Power BI, Tableau, and SQL.
- Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma methodologies, including Green Belt certification, DMAIC, and value stream mapping.
- Familiarity with supplier operational management, vendor performance tracking, and contract compliance.
- Understanding of cGMP compliance and inventory optimization strategies.
If you are having difficulty in applying or if you have any questions, please contact Olivier Worch at [email protected].
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