Sr. Direct Material Planner

Senior Direct Material Planner

Location: Charleston, South Carolina, US

Reporting to: Supply Chain Manager

SHL Medical is the world-leading solution provider in the design, development, and manufacturing of advanced drug delivery systems with more than 5000 employees worldwide. Our customers include top pharmaceutical and biotech companies from around the globe that require innovative devices such as auto-injectors or pen injectors to effectively deliver their drugs. Headquartered in Switzerland since late 2018, with sites in Sweden, Taiwan, and the United States.

Job Overview

The Senior Direct Material Planner is responsible for the direct material replenishment process from placement of purchase order releases, follow up with suppliers and delivery of raw materials/components to support the sites production schedule. Work closely with suppliers to maintain supplier relationships. Provides other support to Operations and Management as required.

Main Responsibilities

• Plans all purchased parts within responsibility area. Make decisions to release, firm, cancel, or defer releases based on current inventory, demand, and capacity.
• Responsible for maintaining appropriate inventory levels to support production plan.
• Works with suppliers to expedite or defer materials as dictated by changes in internal and external customer requirements and to meet production and inventory objectives.
• Works independently with suppliers to manage material supply to ensure on time deliveries.
• Independently identify priorities and proactively work to achieve efficiency in updating purchase order releases per supplier updates.
• Build, maintain and manage supplier relationships and keep up good communications up to and including business calls outside of business hours.
• Troubleshoot issues with suppliers accordingly.
• Assist in managing transportation logistics for material as needed.
• Maintains accurate purchase order information in the ERP system. Modifies order release due dates, quantities, and closes purchase orders, etc., based on planning demand.

Skills and Qualification

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain or related fields and 3+ years of large ERP (preferably SAP) experience in a similar role.
• 3+ years of experience working in a medical device, pharmaceutical or other highly regulated industry manufacturing environment prefered
• Experience working in a GMP and/or ISO 13485 environment prefered
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs.
• Extremely organized and detail oriented.
• Must have strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate cross-functionally.
• Must be process oriented and maintain a constant vigilance towards process adherence.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, frequently changing, and evolving environment.
• Must be solutions oriented with strong analytical and troubleshooting skills

We Offer

• Competitive compensation package
• Modern working environment with state-of-the-art facilities and technologies
• Challenging assignments in a fast growing and innovative industry
• Position in a dynamic, international team of highly skilled professionals
• Various opportunities for personal and professional development within a global organization

Please note that SHL is a drug free employer. This offer of employment is contingent upon your successful completion of various preemployment screenings, including, but not limited to, a drug test, employment verification, reference checks, and a criminal background check.

For more information on SHL Medical, please visit: shl-medical.com