Material Planner

Job Title : Material Planner Location: Swiftwater, PA Grade: L2-2 Hiring Manager: Joseph Zambetti About the Job The Material Planner is responsible for the planning, coordinating, and ordering of materials to support Swiftwater production plans using MRP or re-order point methods in SAP. This position serves as the direct point of contact for area focus factory teams and works with them to identify needed materials, uncover potential material shortages, and assist in determining solutions to prevent production schedule delays. Considering the inventory investment and storage constraints, the role manages its respective inventory to optimize availability and safety stock levels while minimizing risk of stock out, obsolescence, and expiration. Join a global network that powers how Sanofi delivers — seamlessly, purposefully, and at scale. In Manufacturing & Supply, you’ll help reimagine how life‑changing treatments reach people everywhere, faster. About Sanofi We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. Main responsibilities Manage Execution and Planning: Manage materials in a 0‑36 month horizon monthly planning cycle with critical materials management. PCU Raw Material Planning Lead Represent material planners at applicable PCU meeting(s). Lead cross functional critical materials meeting to understand material(s) impacting the applicable PCU. Material Planning Systems Represent the department as a subject matter expert. As a key user, perform software upgrade scoping; user acceptance testing; regression testing; and planner training. Material Planning and Ordering Review SAP recommendations for Purchase Requests, convert them into Purchase Orders, considering such factors as current inventory levels, safety stock policies, material coverage, expiry targets, and supplier agreements. Send Purchase Orders/Schedule lines to suppliers and update supplier confirmation in the system so receipt dates are available for planning and the site’s logistic operations. Material Availability Assess material availability and take action to mitigate constraints. Manage material shortages with Site Planner or Scheduler, depending on the horizon of the issue/constraint. Supplier Coordination and Risk Management Collaborate with suppliers to monitor supply status and plan adherence and to detect exceptions as soon as possible to mitigate supply risk. Communicate rolling forecast to suppliers up to 36 months, confirming suppliers’ capacity. Coordinate material shortage risks to the Industrial Planner if they can’t be addressed at the site level. Ensure purchased materials are delivered on time for testing and use. Ensure suppliers are performing according to commitments. Data Management & Continuous Improvement Analyze and propose updates to master data to enhance industrial performance. Review performance and contribute to process improvement. Act as data content owner and maintain applicable master data (Safety Stocks, Reorder Points, Planning methods, lead times, etc.) and raise inconsistencies. KPIs and Metrics Supplier OTIF Service Level Supplier Complaints Master Data Accuracy (Lead times, safety stocks, MOQ, etc.) Inventory Targets/MOH/Safety Stock Adherence Write‑off Further responsibilities Material Destruction Orders Take necessary actions to minimize material write‑offs and prevent occurrence. Manage materials at risk while being accountable for monthly reserves. Create, process, and manage MDOs within current timeline parameters. Material Inspection/Discrepancies Partner with PQMR, QC, and Logistics as needed to prioritize material releases to meet production plan. Interface with local Logistics department and/or supplier to resolve any delivery discrepancies or damage. Coordinate returns with supplier. Critical Materials Management Active member of site-wide critical materials management initiative. Support Purchasing, Continuous Improvement, MSAT, and Supplier Quality efforts with actions to reduce material risks per CMM roadmap. Supplier Relationship Work with Accounts Payable to resolve invoicing issues. Participate in Supplier Relationship Meetings by providing performance feedback and forecasts. Projects/Special Duties Miscellaneous projects and duties as assigned. Meeting participation & contribution Lead and contribute to Critical Material Management Meetings Lead Transparency meeting Represent planners and contribute to Handover to Scheduler Meeting Represent planners and contribute to applicable PCU meetings, Hot topics and Level 1 +QDCI Represent planners and contribute to Level 1 CI Meetings Contribute to Process Centric Unit commodity check meetings Contribute to MRP meeting About you Basic Qualifications Experience: Background in Supply Chain Planning, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry, with a strong understanding of MRP/ERP planning concepts and experience managing complex supplier relationships. APICS Certification in Inventory Management (CPIM) or Supply Chain (CSCP), preferred. Technical skills: Strong understanding of MRP/ERP planning concepts. SAP experience preferred. Excellent analytical and computer skills with Microsoft Office software, including Excel, Word, etc. Must be able to manage and analyze substantial amounts of data using Excel. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Logistics/Supply Chain or related fields or Technical/Engineering/Science field with minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience. Languages: Fluent in English. Soft Skills Communication: Ability to engage and collaborate with multiple partners within and outside the company. Problem Solving: Ability to identify issues, find solutions, and take action to correct and prevent occurrence. Teamwork: Ability to work with others to achieve a common goal. Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks and manage your workload efficiently. Thoroughness: Detailed‑oriented, organized, and focused on correct and accurate first pass. Manufacturing & Supply - Leadership Skills Enterprise Leaders: Have the E2E vision of the business, prioritizing common interest for the benefit of Sanofi and patients. Connect the dots for their teams and keep them engaged with the vision. Transformation Leader: Acts as change management and culture role model to foster employee engagement and build a psychologically safe and collaborative workplace. Decision Maker: Takes timely data‑based decisions in a fast moving and complex environment to drive performance and progress. Promotes an environment where decisions are taken at the right level. Performance Champion: Embrace digital innovation, AI, GenAI to democratize data and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, quality, safety, and cost effectiveness. Business Ally: Understand business landscape, industry & business/client groups knowledge to translate challenges and bring added value. Stay current with global external trends and integrate insights into strategies achieving sustainable competitive advantage. People Developer: Unleashes the potential of each one and prepares the leaders of the future. Takes bold decisions to ensure the right talents are at the right place. Why Choose Us? Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future‑focused team. Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally. Enjoy a thoughtful, well‑crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact. Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high‑quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender‑neutral parental leave. Shape the future of medicine and vaccine delivery with cutting‑edge technology, ensuring seamless launches and a resilient global supply. Power industry‑leading performance by leveraging digital, data, and AI‑driven innovation – at speed and scale. Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Aff… [full EEO statement continues with all protected characteristic listings]. All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs, and additional benefits information can be found here. #J-18808-Ljbffr