Materials Management Planner APICOM

Introduction to role

Are you ready to take on a pivotal role in our newest API manufacturing facility in Ireland? As a Materials Management Planner at APICOM, you'll be responsible for daily planning and inventory activities from start-up through to commercial operations. Your mission will be to ensure that all materials are available and compliant for commercial and clinical products, adhering to cGMP, Corporate, and Regulatory requirements. You'll collaborate closely with Manufacturing, Warehouse, Procurement, Quality, and Supply Chain departments to ensure material availability aligns with production plans and targets.

Accountabilities

• Resolving required materials to support the generation of planned/production orders within the AstraZeneca SAP 4HANA system.
• Ensuring the consistent and adequate supply of materials necessary for production.
• Coordinating with other departments regarding production goals and timelines, applicable to material readiness.
• Handling inventory issues, planning changes, and cancellations.
• Supporting the creation, maintenance, and implementation of Site Bills of Materials.
• Reviewing monthly forecasts and long-range planning strategies to ensure correct inventory levels while minimizing obsolescence.
• Defining, analyzing, and reporting material performance metrics on a weekly/monthly basis, including inventory levels.
• Working with Manufacturing and other site departments to understand future material needs and develop the production plan.
• Supporting audit preparation and closeout.
• Writing and supporting change controls, deviations, SCNA’s, SICAR, supplier updates, and CAPA’s through Alexion's Quality Control Systems applicable to material/planning needs.
• Routinely drafting and revising standard operating procedures in the Vault Quality System.
• Supporting new materials and new product introductions, including clinical product introductions if required.

Essential Skills/Experience

• Proficient in use of ERP database systems.
• Minimum of 2 years materials/planning experience in an MRP environment.
• Understanding of cGMP and sterile raw material planning requirements.
• Self-directed, responsible, and able to work on problems involving various cross-functional groups.
• Ability to contribute to results independently and adapt to constantly evolving priorities.
• Validated ability to expedite and drive planning adherence on an ongoing basis.

Desirable Skills/Experience

• MRP Knowledge
• SAP Experience
• 3rd level qualification in Planning, Materials Management, Business, Operations or Supply Chain Management/Logistics or other equivalent qualification.

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and daring world.

At AstraZeneca, we embrace constant challenges as intellectually stimulating opportunities to learn more. We push boundaries by implementing cutting-edge science and manufacturing systems. Our resilience helps us thrive as we innovate and evolve in a safe and positive space where ideas are welcomed and rewarded. We are united behind a common goal to succeed, continuously learning and proactively taking on more.

Ready to make a big impact? Apply now and join us in delivering life-changing medicines!

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.