Senior Materials Planner

Senior Materials Planner Location: Redmond, WA (onsite) Reports to: Supply Chain Planning Lead About Us Just‑Evotec is a leading biopharma company focused on advancing biotherapeutics through AI/ML technologies and innovative manufacturing strategies. Responsibilities Lead demand management process, working closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Business Teams to create materials demand requisitions for procurement for Just‑Evotec Biologics. Partner with Project Management, Quality, and Supply Chain to identify and qualify new supplier or vendor and raw material requirements and specifications. Forecast and maintain materials supply using demand planning tools; assess inventory volume against planning assumptions to minimize inventory while ensuring material availability. Schedule the supply of materials/components to meet production requirements and minimum safety stock levels. Day‑to‑day requisition management and management of deliveries as required. Understand and manage risks to minimize impact on production schedule; take follow‑up actions in relation to material shortages that affect production. Implement processes to agreed standards and targets; support continuous improvement initiatives and identify areas of improvement. Utilize any Material Requirements Planning (MRP) or IT system in place, ensuring that data is accurate and up to date; resolve any issues as required. Monitor the integrity of Bill of Materials (BOM) and manage inventory accuracy; monitor inventory levels against agreed target levels; support inventory checks to validate accuracy. Create regular statistical reports and analysis and update others in the organization. Partner with Procurement on Return Material Authorization (RMA) instances. Generate and communicate supplier material delivery schedules and forecasts to ensure they reflect requirements and meet demands. Support assessment and sourcing of suppliers with the Procurement team; support Supply Chain Management & Procurement in negotiations to ensure demand for materials are met, if required. Resolve supplier concerns and evaluate supplier performance in conjunction with Supply Chain Management team. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree required in Science, Engineering, or Business/Supply Chain with 5+ years’ experience in manufacturing operations, including roles involved with materials planning and production scheduling in a cGMP environment. APICS Certification. Strong interpersonal, team, oral and written communication skills. Significant experience working with ERP systems, specifically Materials Management, Supply Chain Management, Demand Planning, Inventory Management and Production Scheduling modules in a cGMP environment; SAP S/4HANA desirable. Implementation and validation of Computerized Materials Management System (CMMS) experience preferred. Strong focus on quality and attention to detail. Effective task/time management and organizational skills. Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Project). Benefits & Compensation Base pay range: $93,500 to $126,500, depending on skills, experience and market value. Additional total rewards include discretionary annual bonus, comprehensive benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, short‑term and long‑term disability, company‑paid basic life insurance), 401(k) company match, flexible work, generous paid time off and paid holiday, wellness and transportation benefits. Work Environment We offer growth opportunities, an inclusive culture, innovative projects, and a place for big ideas in a collaborative setting. Equal Opportunity Employer Evotec (US) Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, age, disability, genetic information, gender expression, gender identity, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Evotec WD