Raw Material Planner

**0078135 Raw Material Planner**

**Position Summary**:
Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, the Raw Material Planner is accountable for material procurement, delivery and confirms release to support the Master Product Schedule.

This position is located in Windsor, Ontario, one of two sites located in Canada offering softgel development and manufacturing capabilities for the Pharmaceutical and Consumer Health industries. We have a broad range of integrated formulation, manufacturing, analytical and packaging services to offer full-service turnkey solutions.

**Shift**:Regular working hours: 8:00 AM-4:30 PM or 8:30 AM-5:00 PM with a 30-minute unpaid lunch

**The Role**:

- Acts as primary liaison with suppliers (on day-to-day supply issues) and internal stakeholders, and as primary contact for the resolution of material supply issues. While ensuring the raw materials (API, excipients), packaging components (printed, non-printed) & non-BOM (Bill of Material) items are available to support the MPS (Master Production Scheduling). This includes new business opportunities, launches and all reports / metrics associated. This will include maintain ERP system database and ensure prompt and accurate processing of requisitions, purchase orders and invoices in support of all departments and financial goals. Update Safety Stock Parameters, Planning, Purchasing and Master Data regularly for existing and new items; Maintain and review Item Master Data for accuracy, and inventory levels for assigned category based on established guidelines.
- Review requisition orders in order to verify accuracy, terminology, and specifications, track the status of requisitions, delivery, contracts, and orders; review ERP information daily for order creation and escalate issues appropriately and in a timely fashion. Report on status of past due PO’s, quantity received discrepancies and quality issues of Vendors. Review open purchase orders; re-align procurement plans as per current needs. Establish strong relationship with suppliers, monitor and analyze vendor costs, lead times, and delivery performance. Maintain strong communication between functional areas (i.e., finance, quality, scheduling, production, warehouse, CSR/PM etc.)
- Assist in vendor / customer business reviews and set up of KPI’s for suppliers. Collect, analyze, and monitor specific information on spend, supplier performance, compliance and other KPI of suppliers. Develop strong knowledge of commodities and service required and their marketplace cost drivers. Purchase and manage an inventory level based on site targets ($ value)
- Participate in cross-functional initiatives to reduce cost and improve service levels for both internal and external customers, participates in weekly department planning meetings; escalate required changes to the MPS to the planning team, work with the Finite Schedulers and Planning Manager to align material requirements, confirm availability of materials to support the rolling production schedule, and works with warehousing/sampling and quality control personnel to ensure plan is achieved. Establish and communicate the future material deliveries within Receiving, Sampling and QC lab. Collaborate with New Product Introduction team as needed for support with new business opportunities.
- Participate with corporate procurement on projects that focus on material consolidation opportunities and other cost reduction initiatives. Identify areas of opportunities in the current state and recommend continuous improvement items to improve.
- Complete all required SOPs on time, follow all procurement, supplier, and quality SOP’s.
- Ensures compliance with all Company policies and procedures, including GMP/Quality and Safety rules and regulations.
- Performs related duties as assigned. Assist in managing deviations, change control and CAPAs as required by quality.
- Bachelor’s degree in business and/or Supply Chain is preferred.
- 3+ years related experience in procurement/planning and troubleshooting product services in the pharmaceutical industry is required.
- 3+ years’ experience with ERP and requisition systems is preferred.
- Negotiation skills with suppliers, proven cost reduction efforts, experience with contract negotiation
- Possess and demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Possess excellent proactive problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to build partnerships across the organization and outside of organization.
- Self-motivated, disciplined, focused, works well under pressure and is able to prioritize work.
- Working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems
- Well organized and detail-oriented
- Knowledge and experience in a cGMP environment
- Proficient with computer and share point.
- Individual may be required sit for extended periods. Specific vision requirements include reading of written documents and use of computer moni