Material Planner

Job Description

Position Purpose: The Material Planner is responsible for ensuring raw materials, packaging and components are delivered to Nemera production sites to support production needs, at optimal efficiency. This individual must fully understand Nemera’s supply chain and production operations, as well as be an expert on their assigned products or commodities. They will deploy inventory strategies, be responsible for product change and associated material planning implications, manage and solve exceptions, and drive supplier execution. This role involves daily management of supply and constraints, status reporting and escalation, supplier engagement and the relentless pursuit of operational excellence and continuous improvement. The Supply Chain Material Planner role requires cross-functional engagement within Nemera and across the extended supply chain.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Create and deploy supply requirements via SAP which achieves production, inventory and cost objectives.
• Ensure demand is supported appropriately.
• Manage safety stock levels and optimize logistical efficiency by managing EOQs
• Manage planning system parameters and master data to optimally reflect supply chain capabilities and plan supply.
• Deliver clear-to-build status, material coverage, run-out reports and other analyses as needed to plan production and business targets. Provide data-driven decision support to the broader organization through what-if and scenario planning (as examples).
• Apply analytics and supply chain expertise to manage system parameters and meet target inventory and service level goals while minimizing costs and obsolescence.
• Build and maintain operational partnerships with assigned suppliers. Act as the primary interface with suppliers on delivery status, issues and resolution.
• Escalate to APU Planners when required.
• Coordinate suppliers ramp up and down for new product launches, ensuring suppliers deliver shipments needed to support production targets.
• Manage engineering changes to minimize obsolete inventory and ensure continuous supply. Partner with IT and other business stakeholders on planning process and system improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics/Supply Chain, Business, or related field preferred
• 3-5 years of experience in Logistics and/or Operations, preferable as a Material Planner, Buyer, and/or Production Scheduler.
• High Proficiency in MS Excel (advance)
• Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP (SAP)
• Solid understanding of Supply Chain Concepts
• Ability to evaluate and analyze data to enable operational decision-making or present clear recommendations to leadership.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Nemera is a world leader in the design, development, and manufacturing of drug delivery devices for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, & generics industries. With locations worldwide, some of our services and products include eyedroppers, pumps, valves, inhalation devices, airless dispensers, and auto-injectors.

We put patients first when creating drug delivery devices because we know that accurate dosing and ergonomics contribute to patients completing their treatment. Working at Nemera means being part of a team that truly enjoys working together and always goes the extra mile to deliver on its commitments. We’re proud of the work we do because it improves patients’ lives.

Nemera Buffalo Grove LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class indication. This company is required by federal law to hire only persons who can establish they are eligible to work in the United States.

The Nemera timekeeping system utilizes finger scan. Our biometric policy is available upon request at bghr@nemera.net