Material Buyer/Planner

Job description

Band Level 3 Job Description Summary: You’ll be the force that keeps production running smoothly turning plans into action so materials arrive exactly when needed and at the right cost. In this Material Planner/Buyer role, you’ll orchestrate end‑to‑end material flow, convert production schedules into timely purchase orders, and adapt plans as demand and lead times shift—preventing bottlenecks and safeguarding on‑time delivery. You’ll build strong partnerships across Production, Quality, Warehousing, Regulatory, and Finance while managing suppliers for raw and packaging materials, tracking performance, and driving corrective actions where needed. You’ll balance service and cost through smart inventory strategies, tackle slow‑moving or obsolete stock, and maintain accurate records in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems—all while upholding Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards and validated processes. Location,: Indianapolis, IN: LI- #onsite Shift: 1st Job Description: Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain material requirements plans based on forecasts, production schedules, and usage trends. Convert production needs into accu...