Material Planner

Master Material Planning Across a Global Healthcare Supply Network
Turn every planning signal into smarter supply decisions. The Material Planner transforms MRP requirements into purchase actions, supplier commitments, inventory policies, and recovery plans that protect pharmaceutical production. Strengthen your Kinaxis, Oracle/SAP, and inventory optimization expertise while influencing global supply performance and advancing a long-term international career with Emapta's top 1% talent.
Your Supply Chain Career at a Glance
Employment Type: Full-time
Shift: Night Shift, Weekends Off
Work Setup: Hybrid | 105 B Wing Balaji Complex Chinchavali | India
Exciting Perks Await!
Competitive package
Medical life insurance
Work from home arrangement
Standard government and Emapta benefits
Well-equipped, modern, and accessible offices
Employee engagement initiatives
Mentorship and exposure to global leaders and teams
Diverse, inclusive, and supportive culture
Transparent performance management
Unlimited upskilling through Emapta Academy courses (Want to know more? Visit: https://emapta.com/training-calendar/)
The Qualifications We Seek
Required Qualifications
3 to 5 years of experience in materials planning, supply planning, or buyer/planner roles within a manufacturing environment
Hands-on experience with Kinaxis RapidResponse/Maestro - required
Working proficiency in Oracle EBS or SAP, including MRP, purchasing, and inventory modules - required
Strong knowledge of MRP logic, safety stock methodologies, and inventory health management, including coverage, aging, and excess and obsolete (E&O) inventory
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong data discipline, with the ability to build and defend analyses from raw system data
Clear, proactive communication skills with the ability to drive suppliers and internal partners toward committed dates
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in OTC pharmaceutical, consumer packaged goods (CPG), or other FDA-regulated/cGMP manufacturing environments
APICS CPIM or CSCP certification
Experience with BI and analytics tools, such as Apache Superset or Power BI, or with SQL
Experience within a planning Center of Excellence (CoE) or similarly governed parameter model
Your Daily Tasks
MRP & Supply Execution
Run the weekly MRP cycle and translate planning signals into purchasing actions
Place, expedite, defer, and cancel purchase orders within established policy
Manage the full purchase order lifecycle from placement through receipt
Supplier Management
Own the weekly supplier cadence for assigned vendors
Maintain supplier schedules with clear commitment and recovery signals
Track supplier confirmations and on-time delivery
Hold suppliers accountable to committed dates
Inventory Policy & Safety Stock
Govern safety stock parameters by segment within Center of Excellence (CoE) governance limits
Monitor inventory coverage, health, and age
Lead monthly inventory policy reviews for the assigned portfolio
E&O Prevention & Disposition
Prevent excess and obsolete (E&O) inventory through early-warning triggers
Propose monthly E&O dispositions with quantified financial impacts
Document root causes and implement appropriate portfolio and policy actions
Data Quality & Parameter Stewardship
Maintain accurate planning master data across lead times, minimum order quantities, lot sizes, and safety stocks
Ensure compliance with established planning parameters
Coordinate audits and updates with Master Data and Supply Planning
S&OE & Exception Management
Resolve material exceptions within established SLAs
Participate in weekly Sales and Operations Execution (S&OE) discussions for material-driven allocations and risk decisions
Align recovery dates with Customer Service for material-driven delays
Escalation
Escalate supplier capacity, lead-time, or yield risks that threaten service levels or exceed policy guardrails
Recommend clear courses of action for escalated supply risks
Decision Rights & Scope of Authority
Place, expedite, defer, and cancel purchase orders within established policy
Adjust safety stock parameters within CoE governance limits
Propose E&O dispositions with quantified impacts for approval
Escalate supplier capacity or lead-time risks beyond established guardrails to Supply Planning leadership and Sourcing
Performance Measures
Meet supplier OTIF (on time, in full) targets
Ensure on-time purchase order placement
Control E&O trends and inventory aging
Optimize inventory turns and days of supply by segment
Maintain planning parameter compliance through CoE audits
Support weekly S&OE reviews of exception closure and inventory coverage health
Key Interfaces
Collaborate daily with Supply Planning, Master/Production Planning, Sourcing/External Operations, Quality, Master Data, and Customer Service
Use Oracle EBS for ERP and MRP processes
Use Kinaxis for supply and inventory planning
Apply safety stock analytics within the CoE planning model
About the Client
Our client is a leading U.S. manufacturer, packager, and distributor of over-the-counter pharmaceuticals and consumer healthcare products with more than three decades of industry experience. They manage product development, manufacturing, packaging, and distribution across an extensive portfolio, including solids, liquids, gummies, gums, sprays, powders, and creams. Operating over two million square feet of pharmaceutical facilities, they serve major retailers across U.S. and international markets while maintaining rigorous FDA-compliant and cGMP manufacturing standards throughout their operations.
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Work arrangement
Hybrid