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The Raw Materials Planning Manager is responsible for leading the execution of raw material planning and procurement operations to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing supply across the network. This role leads a team of buyers accountable for purchase order (PO) creation and maintenance, invoice processing to ensure timely vendor payment, and master data accuracy. This leader ensures material availability aligned with production requirements while maintaining data integrity, and strengthening supplier execution performance.
Job Responsibility:
Lead the planning and execution of raw material purchasing in alignment with production schedules and supply plans
Ensure timely and accurate creation, release, and maintenance of purchase orders
Monitor material coverage, supplier confirmations, and delivery performance
Proactively identify supply risks and drive mitigation strategies
Oversee PO lifecycle management, including changes, cancellations, and reconciliations
Ensure accurate and timely invoice processing to support vendor payment
Lead, coach, and develop a team of buyers
Partner closely with Global Raw Material Planning, Global Supply Planning, Site Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Finance, Quality, and Strategic Sourcing
Provide material availability visibility and risk insights during monthly planning cycles
Requirements:
Doctorate degree and 2 years of Supply Chain or Operations experience
Master’s degree and 6 years of Supply Chain or Operations experience
Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of Supply Chain or Operations experience
Associate’s degree and 10 years of Supply Chain or Operations experience
High school diploma/GED and 12 years of Supply Chain or Operations experience
Nice to have:
Experience in raw material planning, procurement, or supply planning within a regulated manufacturing environment (biotech/pharma preferred)
Demonstrated people leadership experience
Strong ERP system expertise (e.g., SAP, Rapid Response)
Experience managing PO lifecycle and invoice resolution processes
Knowledge of master data governance principles
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Financial acumen related to working capital and budget management
Ability to operate effectively in a global, matrixed organization