Material Planner
Cpl in partnership with our client Pfizer are seeking a Material Planner to join the team for an 11 month fixed term contract at their Newbridge site. This is an onsite role for an initial 6 months - then hybrid working options available.
Position Summary
As the Material Planner, you will be responsible for overseeing and optimising the inventory control (IC) and Inventory Management (IM) activities.
This role involves supporting monthly Demand plans, optimising production strategies, and integrating new businesses and products.
You will facilitate the IC / IM processes, develop metrics for these processes, and ensure data integrity and Material/ Inventory performance.
General Responsibilities
1. Ensure strict adherence to site policies/procedures, cGMP/GLP and environmental, health and safety regulations.
2. Ensure area of responsibility is maintained in a constant state of compliance and audit readiness in line with current regulations, PQS, and business needs. All related procedures and documentation are maintained accordingly.
3. Safety and housekeeping considerations
4. Execute responsibilities in line with Right First Time principles
5. Ensure resolution of and/or appropriate escalation of issues
6. Demonstrating company values and Pfizer competencies
7. Ensure that all department metrics are adhered to
8. Provide subject matter expertise and support for systems, technologies and products.
9. Identify Continuous Improvement opportunities and progress Continuous Improvement projects.
10. Participate in for decision making in consultation with relevant stakeholders
11. Support the introduction of new products.
12. Report to the department manager.
Specific areas of responsibility
Job specific accountabilities will be as per one or a number of the following dependent on role assignment within the department
Customer Service Management
• support Customer order promising and communicating changes in availability dates in a professional and timely manner.
• Co-ordinate with internal manufacturing to ensure timely product availability whilst minimising supply chain inventories at NB and Market locations. (Batch tracker support)
• Manage ISS and SO markets (Open order reports)
• Key contact for escalations on supply issues from Markets.
Data Management
• Assist with the creation and Management of Data loading in PT/ master data changes initiator
• Supplier data change management
Ci Support (FG/ RM*)
• Work closely with Planner to identify waste, reduce it and list CI projects to elimination of Nonvalue activities and improve response.
• Work with CI specialist/ Ambassador to support team to complete CI initiatives.
• Track CI initiatives in the CI funnel (CI transformation plan) related to IC/ MM
S&OP Support
• Metrics
• Support all S&OP and Demand Planning activities.
• Facilitate the monthly Material forecast aggregation process, ensuring consensus among functions and stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain best practices for data analysis
• Provide detailed performance on Materials (FG/ RM) inputs to Sales, Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain teams
• Develop and monitor metrics for Material forecast accuracy, planning data integrity, and overall S&OP Material performance
Inventory Control
• Review and analyse forecast demand versus actual demand to understand changes and trends.
• Notify scheduling and manufacturing teams of significant forecast or capacity changes in a timely manner
• Support Pack PAR changes/ financial exposure
• Support PP processes through Supplier relationship Management (SRM)
• MRB support to track actions with relevant stakeholders
• Own with planners the ZDI process- support actions – escalation for final disposition
• Manage Change control pertaining to the department
• Minimise financial exposure through inventory optimising processes
PPGs & cGMP
• PPG development and maintenance.
• Maintain strict adherence to all plant PPGs
Project Management
• Manage and partake in projects and assignments for continuous improvements.
• Participate in NPI projects, Transfers, Divestments, Obsolescence.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Education:
Third level Qualification in Purchasing/Materials Management or 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 orientated
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.