Sr. Materials Planner - NPI

Sr. Materials Buyer‑Planner‑NPI Responsibilities Create and maintain material delivery schedules for all NPI projects. Manage change controls for all NPI projects. Responsible for strategic sourcing and procurement of all company‑related requirements. Manage supply through MRP based on current demand; maintain accurate inventory levels and safety stocks to ensure efficient flow throughout the manufacturing floor. Cognizant of appropriate and timely escalation of problems to management. Develop and maintain supplier relationships; rationalize and consolidate suppliers when possible. Identify and negotiate best pricing, terms, and recognize opportunities to reduce cost. Maintain status for delivery items; verify delivery schedules, coordinate resolution of logistic issues with shipping and receiving staff; work closely with Warehouse, Quality, and Planning to ensure materials are moving through departments as scheduled. Reconcile invoice discrepancies to purchase orders with Finance. Enter and maintain purchase orders in SAP. Manage all relevant Supply Chain master data in SAP, ensuring data integrity through correct data entry. Monitor vendor performance, issue periodic reports, and take corrective action as per current SOPs and standard cGMP guidance. Identify raw material delays which could affect the production schedule and communicate information to the Planning team; expedite materials as needed to ensure schedule adherence. Suggest and participate in process improvement initiatives for the department and for the business as needed. Assist with the processing of returns and repairs; contact vendor(s) when a wrong item or an item received is out of compliance; work on getting the replacement and/or credit; work with Quality and Warehouse to get the materials returned if needed and follow up to ensure timely investigation and corrective action form(s) are provided. Work directly with the Planning team to ensure raw materials are available as needed. Coordinate efforts with Quality and Product Change Coordinator to manage the change control process for any new supply requirement changes. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree required. Two years of additional experience can be used in lieu of a degree (High School Diploma or Equivalent still required). CPIM, CPSM certification desired. Minimum three years of related experience with a degree; five years of related experience without a degree required. Pharmaceutical and FDA‑regulated experience desired. Project Management experience required. Advanced vocational/specialized knowledge of MRP, Materials Management and Purchasing required. Operations knowledge required. Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint experience required. SAP experience required. Microsoft Project experience desired. Typing speed of 45 WPM desired. Prolonged sitting required. Shift Weekday Days, Monday-Friday Compensation & Benefits Hiring Wage: $39.56 – $53.53 per hour, depending on experience, with opportunity for growth, promotion and annual raises. Mid‑point and above reserved for employees who have longevity with Jubilant HollisterStier and consistently exhibit outstanding performance over time. Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts. Life, AD&D, Short and Long‑Term Disability. 401(k) with company match. Generous paid time off plan. Employee Assistance Program. EEO Statement Jubilant HollisterStier is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr