Material Planner

About Us

For 75 years, Fujirebio Diagnostics Inc., is a leading worldwide biotechnology Company and the innovation engine behind diagnostic breakthroughs that reach patients worldwide. Our in vitro diagnostics (IVD) technology powers critical tests across the globe’s leading diagnostic platforms. We are a biomarker and diagnostic content provider that strengthens diagnostics for everyone. Through our approach of innovation, clinical evidence and global CDMO partnerships, we ensure that next-generation biomarkers are accessible across diagnostic platforms, so patients benefit no matter which system is used.

Position Summary:

The Material Planner reviews MRP recommendations, generates purchase requisitions, and keeps Oracle planning data accurate. The planner works with Production Planning, Finishing, Purchasing, Engineering, Logistics, Quality, and Finance to keep materials available and resolve supply issues. The planner determines what materials are needed and when, recommends inventory levels, and communicates with suppliers alongside the Purchasing Agent.

Essential Job Functions:

• Maintain demand forecasts and make sure they are accurately reflected in Oracle and MRP.
• Review MRP recommendations, generate purchase requisitions, and rerun planning or data collection as needed
• Ensures all independent demand is accurately accounted for and maintained in Oracle
• Assigns planning categories to new items
• Monitor material availability and act on shortages, delays, excess inventory, and supply risks
• Maintain inventory settings such as min/max levels, safety stock, lead times, and order quantities
• Work with the Purchasing Agent to resolve supplier delivery, quality, quantity, capacity, and supply issues
• Identify ways to improve material planning processes and supply chain performance
• Together with the Purchasing Agent, communicate forecasts, material needs, delivery priorities, and shortages to suppliers
• Identify excess and obsolete inventory and help reduce the financial impact
• Maintain reports for inventory, shortages, supplier performance and supply risk
• Review planning and inventory data, identify trends, and find the cause of shortages, discrepancies and planning issues
• Maintain planning procedures and provide reports or analysis as needed
• Attend meetings pertaining to commodities and provide updates and inventory reports as needed
• Follows all company environmental, health and safety policies, procedures and guidelines, and conducts work in a safe manner
• Performs other duties as assigned

Job Specifications (skills, knowledge, special training, certification, license requirements):

• Strong Excel skills, including Power Query and complex formulas, plus proficiency with Word and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of Material Requirements Planning (Automated Planning System); e.g., Oracle, SAP, Ariba, etc.)
• Strong communication skills and the ability to clearly explain planning issues and proposed changes Strong analytical, problem solving and inventory planning skills
• Able to make timely, well-informed decisions in a changing environment
• Ability to interface with multiple departments and individuals both internally and externally
• Ability to work in a high-pressure, deadline-oriented environment

Education and Work Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, IT, or similar relevant field; equivalent work experience in the production/sourced products planning areas may be substituted
• Minimum of 5 years in a supply chain planning role, preferably in a high mix, low volume job shop
• Prior hands-on experience in Oracle or equivalent ERP system with affinity for systems and data analysis
• Technical knowledge of overall supply chain management: MRP, inventory management, planning, forecasting and production scheduling
• Prior experience in a GMP medical products manufacturing environment

The base salary range for this position is $66,000- $88,000/year. The actual base pay offered may vary depending on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity. The typical work schedule for this position is Monday to Thursday with half-day Fridays.

We offer a competitive benefits package that starts on day one, including three medical plans, savings and spending accounts, employer-paid dental & vision, 401(k) match up to 6%, life insurance and disability, educational assistance, EAP, generous Paid Time-Off, paid holidays, and opportunity for advancement.

We regret we are not able to respond to each resume received. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Fujirebio Diagnostics is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer