Material Planner
CPL Healthcare, in partnership with Pfizer, are seeking a Material Planner to join their team for an 11-month fixed-term contract at the Newbridge site. This is an onsite role for the initial 6 months, followed by hybrid working options.
Position Summary:
The Material Planner will be responsible for overseeing and optimising inventory control (IC) and Inventory Management (IM) activities. This role involves supporting monthly Demand plans, optimising production strategies, and integrating new businesses and products. The planner will facilitate the IC / IM processes, develop metrics for these processes, and ensure data integrity and Material/Inventory performance.
General Responsibilities:
* Ensure strict adherence to site policies/procedures, cGMP/GLP, and environmental, health, and safety regulations.
* Maintain area of responsibility in a constant state of compliance and audit readiness in line with current regulations, PQS, and business needs.
* Considerations for Safety and housekeeping.
* Execute responsibilities in line with Right First Time principles.
* Resolve issues and escalate as necessary.
* Demonstrate company values and Pfizer competencies.
* Ensure department metrics are adhered to.
* Provide subject matter expertise and support for systems, technologies, and products.
* Identify Continuous Improvement opportunities and progress Continuous Improvement projects.
* Participate in decision-making in consultation with relevant stakeholders.
* Support the introduction of new products.
* Report to the department manager.
Specific Areas of Responsibility:
* Customer Service Management:
o Support customer order promising and communicate changes in availability dates in a professional and timely manner.
o Coordinate with internal manufacturing to ensure timely product availability while minimising supply chain inventories at NB and Market locations.
o Manage ISS and SO markets.
o Contact point for escalations on supply issues from Markets.
* Data Management:
o Assist with the creation and management of data loading in PT/master data changes initiator.
o Supplier data change management.
* CI Support (FG/RM):
o Work closely with Planner to identify waste, reduce it, and list CI projects to eliminate non-value activities and improve response.
o Work with CI specialist/Ambassador to support the team to complete CI initiatives.
o Track CI initiatives in the CI funnel related to IC/MM.
* S&OP Support:
o Support all S&OP and Demand Planning activities.
o Facilitate the monthly Material forecast aggregation process, ensuring consensus among functions and stakeholders.
o Establish and maintain best practices for data analysis.
o Provide detailed performance on Materials inputs to Sales, Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain teams.
o Develop and monitor metrics for Material forecast accuracy, planning data integrity, and overall S&OP Material performance.
* Inventory Control:
o Review and analyse forecast demand versus actual demand to understand changes and trends.
o Notify scheduling and manufacturing teams of significant forecast or capacity changes in a timely manner.
o Support Pack PAR changes/financial exposure.
o Support PP processes through Supplier relationship Management (SRM).
o MRB support to track actions with relevant stakeholders.
o Own with Planners the ZDI process-support actions-escalation for final disposition.
o Manage Change control pertaining to the department.
o Minimise financial exposure through inventory optimising processes.
* PPGs & cGMP:
o PPG development and maintenance.
o Maintain strict adherence to all plant PPGs.
* Project Management:
o Manage and participate in projects and assignments for continuous improvements.
o Participate in NPI projects, Transfers, Divestments, Obsolescence.
Minimum Qualification Requirements:
* Education: A third-level qualification in Purchasing/Materials Management or a business/science-related area is preferred. Exceptions may be considered where relevant experience and correct attitude and behaviour exist (this may be supplemented by further education in parallel).
* Experience: Minimum 2 years' experience in Manufacturing Planning/Supply Chain/Logistics. Attention to detail, accuracy in record keeping and documentation. Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications. Clear communicator and solution-oriented. Ability to identify and gather information necessary for effective decision-making. Ability to effectively prioritise and handle multiple tasks. Ability to coordinate project work as part of a team. Service-minded, reactive, and rigorous.