Material Planner Buyer

Indianapolis, IN - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 103600 - 192400

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description Summary

Youll be the force that keeps production running smoothlyturning plans into action so materials arrive exactly when needed and at the right this Material Planner/Buyer role youll orchestrate endtoend material flow convert production schedules into timely purchase orders and adapt plans as demand and lead times shiftpreventing bottlenecks and safeguarding ontime delivery. Youll 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. Youll balance service and cost through smart inventory strategies tackle slowmoving or obsolete stock and maintain accurate records in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systemsall while upholding Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards and validated processes.

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Location: Indianapolis IN
Relocation Support: Yes

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain material requirements plans based on forecasts production schedules and usage trends.
Convert production needs into accurate purchase requisitions and purchase orders.
Adjust material plans as demand lead times or production priorities shift.
Manage suppliers to ensure quality ontime delivery and responsive issue resolution.
Track purchase orders pricing quantities and delivery accuracy.
Maintain optimal inventory levels while minimizing risk of obsolescence.
Monitor safety stock reorder points and lead times adjusting as needed.
Partner crossfunctionally to meet Good Manufacturing Practice and regulatory requirements.
Ensure accurate compliant documentation in enterprise planning systems.

The salary for this position is expected to range between $103600 and $192400 per year.

The final salary offered is determined based on factors like but not limited to relevant skills and experience and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors.

Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and depending on the level of the role eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.

US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health life and disability benefits a 401(k) with company contribution and match and a variety of other addition employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation personal days holidays and other leaves.

Essential Requirements:

Bachelors degree preferably in a supply chainrelated field.
Five or more years of experience in material planning purchasing or supply chain roles.
Experience working in pharmaceutical biotechnology or other Good Manufacturing Practiceregulated environments.
Proficiency with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems including SAP and Microsoft Dynamics.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to maintain accurate data and documentation in compliance with company and regulatory standards.

EEO Statement:

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment hiring training promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race color religion sex national origin age sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital or veteran status disability or any other legally protected status.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodations

The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process or to perform the essential functions of a position please send an e-mail to or call 1 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

Salary Range

$103600.00 - $192400.00

Skills Desired

Data Analytics and Digital Inventory Management Logistics and Transportation Management Master Data Operational Excellence Order Management Resilience and Risk Management Sap Erp supply chain management Supply Chain Planning

Job Description SummaryYoull be the force that keeps production running smoothlyturning plans into action so materials arrive exactly when needed and at the right this Material Planner/Buyer role youll orchestrate endtoend material flow convert production schedules into timely purchase orders and a...