Materials Planner

Materials Planner/Buyer
Catalent, Inc. is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) whose mission is to develop, manufacture, and supply products that help people live better and healthier lives. Catalent is dedicated to delivering unparalleled service to pharma, biotech, and consumer health customers, supporting product development, launch, and full life-cycle supply. With time-tested experience in development sciences, delivery technologies, and multi-modality manufacturing, Catalent supports the acceleration of development programs and the launch of more than a hundred new products every year. Powered by thousands of scientists and technicians and the latest technology platforms at more than 40 global sites, Catalent supplies billions of doses of life-enhancing and life-saving treatments for patients annually.
Greendale is one of Catalent's gummy technology development and manufacturing facilities in North America. The site manufactures organic and vegan-based nutraceuticals via confection to enhance wellness for all consumers. Simply put - we make healthy gummies. Within the Catalent network, we offer a broad range of integrated formulation and analytical services to solve difficult development and manufacturing challenges.

The Materials Planner/Buyer is responsible for managing all material related Planning activities needed to meet trial, commercial, and process development manufacturing requirements. The principal objective of the Materials Planner/Buyer is to coordinate and improve the material planning function within Catalent through the implementation of planning best practices and the full utilization of an ERP system. This position will closely interface with R&D, Manufacturing, Procurement, Finance, Quality Assurance, and Project Management to ensure that all Manufacturing requirements are met and on-schedule. This position is based 100% on-site in Greendale, IN.

The Role

• Write purchase orders in system and send to suppliers based on Trial Production schedule, purchase requisitions, and forecast files.
• Execute / monitor MRP calculations and messages.
• Drive maximum utilization of the ERP system (JD Edwards) for all MRP functions and inventory control.
• Interface with the Manufacturing and Quality groups to resolve material availability and production tracking issues on a real time basis.
• Monitor the "MRP to consumption" flow of materials from receipt to issuance; including release testing and material disposition.
• Coordinate production, inventory management, and procurement activities by partnering with the Scheduling Manager, Manufacturing, R&D, and Project Management.
• Manage materials throughout full lifecycle from initial creation through end of life through customer chargebacks and disposals.
• Work with Supply Chain to develop and implement inventory and planning strategies to support both MRP and non-MRP activities (i.e. reorder point planning, Kanban programs, safety stock demand planning, ABC categorization, etc.).
• Other duties assigned

The Candidate

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Proficiency with ERP / MRP systems (JD Edwards or similar) required.
• Intermediate/Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products required.
• Practical knowledge of MRP, database management, inventory planning and forecasting, and product structures.
• Candidate must be comfortable interacting with suppliers via email, telephone, and face to face interactions including situations that may require assertiveness.
• Must be organized, possess time management skills, and be able to manage changing priorities.
• Ability to develop processes and act as a change catalyst.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and communication skills.
• The employee is required to talk and hear.
• The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel and to manipulate keys on a keyboard
• Use of manual dexterity is required
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, bend or twist, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Why You Should Join Catalent

• Spearhead exciting and innovative projects
• Fast-paced, dynamic environment
• High visibility to members at all levels of the organization
• 152 hours of PTO 8 paid holidays

Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career
Catalent, Inc.