Materials Planner Crest Solutions Cork Permanent Full-time 30 days ago Catalyx is seeking a Materials Planner to join our team and work on our customer site in Co. Cork.Who We Are:Catalyx specializes in the science of operational processes. With a footprint across North America and Europe, the company carefully automates and services R&D, production, packaging, and delivery processes-globally-with a sophisticated blend of products, technologies, and lifecycle services. The company was formed in 2022 after CXV Global (Crest Solutions, Xyntek, and VistaLink) and Panacea Technologies joined forces. For over three decades, Catalyx's partnership-based culture has helped organizations in production-intense, highly regulated industries optimize their operational efficiency, performance, and safety. To learn more about the company's experience and comprehensive suite of capabilities and solutions, visit.Responsibilities and Tasks:Develop & Execute the Materials Requirement Plan (MRP) by ensuring efficient and effective procurement & inventory practices and optimizing the balance between quality, service, reliability and cost to ensure that patient / customer requirements are met while maintaining compliance.Ensure a key focus on master data of materials in Oracle to ensure correct signals are received in a timely manner.Ensure that all material delivery schedules are communicated to the suppliers on time in order to meet planned requirements.Maintain raw material and consumable inventories within target, while minimizing excess, obsolete and expired materialsA strong self-starter who uses initiative to identify, communicate and resolve issues as they ariseCommunicate when required at the site “Run the business” meetings, any potential impacts to the production schedule, supplier reliability/service issues. Escalate as appropriate through site and global forums to ensure issues/criticalities are resolved in a timely fashionInterface with Quality and Warehouse staff regarding any rejected / defective materials, making the necessary physical arrangements with the supplier through GSQ to ensure a prompt return of goods or disposal.Support Scenario planning (RCCP) when required with colleagues in the Material Operations, planning function, by performing material feasibility analysis.Liaise with suppliers to clarify potential plan constraints and interfaces between supplier and the key internal stakeholders to ensure issue resolution.Support operational readiness activities where required.In collaboration with Tops Global Procurement (TGP), manage the supplier and materials selection process with supplier agreements where applicable.In collaboration with TGP, ensure the new material qualification process is managed and new materials created and set-up sufficiently on Oracle to ensure accurate and efficient planning and purchasing.Partner with TGP to drive supplier performance improvement, including quality and on-time delivery in line with production scheduleTrack and report site level supplier service performance, communicating the information to the relevant parties where relevantExecute potential deviations to the plan assessing with the supplier the feasibility of such changes, rapidly highlighting to the affected internal stakeholders if the changes are not possible from a materials/consumable's perspective.Liaise with warehouse to understand and adhere to space constraints, managing inventory levels within agreed targets.Effectively partner with all internal and external business partners, while also leading and influencing cross functional teams to ensure the best possible solution to problemsFocus on and encourage continuous improvements (CI) of the process being supported (e.g. MRP signal improvement initiative)Develop and projectmanage local and global programs to deliver continuous improvement in KPI's including Customer Service, Inventory and Cost.Align with strategies and realization of departmental and business goalsCo-ordination and completion of required compliance process activities including Change Control, Deviations, Event's & CAPA's.Education and Experience:A minimum of an Honour's Degree (NFQ level 8) in Supply Chain Management or other related Business discipline is essentialSupply Chain Certification is preferred e.g. APICS Project Management or Lean Certification is desirableA minimum of 3 years relevant Supply Chain Management experience is required.Experience in Planning/Purchasing in a pharmaceutical environment with strong technical/systems background is desirableExperience of Oracle would be beneficial, but ERP system competency is essential Power BI or similar data analytics visual tool knowledge is desirable but not essentialDemonstrate the drive and eagerness to be successful in this role with a view to developing and progressing to levels of increasing responsibility.Development of efficient and effective Material planning processes and systemsEngage with vendors in an ethical and compliant manner when requiredBe “Patient & Customer focused” ensuring that requirements are clearly planned for and communicated within the organizationBe Results driven, while ensuring the optimization and efficient use of cross functional resources Contribute to the innovation and continuous improvement (CI) within Material Operations and BioMarinBe collaborative and cross-functional with all other departments within the site and across the wider BioMarin communityEnsure department and personal “goals and objectives” are completed in an effective and efficient mannerA strong strategic thinker who can perform at both a strategic and tactical level when and where required within and across the organizationEnsure a high level of integrity always while performing the roleWhy Join Catalyx?At Catalyx we understand that our people are our greatest asset. For this reason and many others, we take care of them. The team in Catalyx benefits from a Total Rewards package. This includes great personal benefits and professional growth opportunities.Apply for position nowFirst nameLast nameAddressCountryCurrent companyCurrent titleEmailPhoneResume / CViCloud files currently not availableCover letter Data Privacy StatementI have read, understand and accept the content of the Privacy Policy.I consent for my data to be processed for this applicationApply for position now© Catalyx 2024. Powered byThis website uses cookies to improve your web experience. By using this site, you agree to the use of cookies. .Manage cookies Accept cookiesChoose your cookie settingsDismissNecessary cookies These are required to enable core site functionalityStatistics cookies These allow us to analyze site usage so we can measure and improve performance Crest Solutions Apply Now Forward this job to your email to apply later Share
