Operational Materials Planner

Job Description

Job Description

Job Overview:

Pay Range: $22.87hr - $27.87hr

Requirement/Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related discipline.
• Prior internship or co-op experience in supply chain, procurement, or manufacturing operations is a plus but not required.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Power BI.
• SAP experience is a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Interest in supply chain operations, materials management, or pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Responsibilities:

• Own the completeness and timing of site-level demand and materials inputs, including collection and validation of standardized data from each manufacturing site.
• Normalize and aggregate site inputs into a single network view to support central materials planning.
• Serve as the primary interface between manufacturing sites and the Central Materials Planning function, ensuring clear, consistent communication and issue escalation.
• Execute end-to-end transactional buying activities, including material ordering, purchase order creation and changes, deliver issue resolution, invoicing support, and supplier follow-up in alignment with the network materials plan.
• Maintain accurate material ordering master data, including vendor records, material info records, source lists, and pricing conditions in SAP, ensuring data integrity supports clean purchase order execution across the network.
• Act as the primary transactional interface with suppliers once demand is approved, managing day-to-day ordering, delivery, and documentation communications.
• Resolve operational buying and planning issues with a sense of urgency, driving key KPIs related to transactional accuracy, on-time delivery, and supplier performance.
• Contribute to network-level metrics and reporting by maintaining transactional data quality and supporting KPI tracking for buying accuracy, delivery performance, and demand intake timeliness.
• Support automation and system-based improvements to streamline demand intake, purchase order processing, and supplier communication workflows.

Nice to Have:

• Prior internship or co-op experience in supply chain, procurement, or manufacturing operations.
• SAP experience.

Skills:

• Supply Chain Management.
• Procurement.
• Materials Planning.
• SAP.
• Power BI.
• Data Normalization.
• Purchase Order Management.
• Vendor Management.
• Inventory Optimization.
• KPI Tracking.

Qualification And Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related discipline.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in transactional work.
• Eagerness to learn pharmaceutical supply chain operations.
• Demonstrates self-management, prioritization, and organizational skills.
• Quick learner who is comfortable asking questions and building knowledge in a new domain.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Able to make sound, timely decisions within defined processes.

Benefits:

Our Benefits Include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities

Disclaimer : Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Systems Inc. reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws.

About Cynet Systems

Founded in 2010 and headquartered in the Washington, DC metro area, Cynet Systems Inc. is a leading technology staffing and workforce solutions company serving Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and enterprise organizations across the United States and Canada. We deliver agile, scalable talent solutions across IT, engineering, life sciences, clinical, and professional staffing, powered by a high-performing recruitment engine operating across North America and Asia.

As a nationally and locally certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Cynet Systems is committed to helping organizations build high-performing teams while empowering professionals to grow rewarding careers. Our organization is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 Type II standards, reflecting our commitment to quality, security, operational excellence, and customer success.