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Job Title: Operational Materials Planner (API & Raw Materials)
Role Overview
We are seeking an organized, detail-oriented, and driven Operational Materials Planner to serve as the primary site-dedicated interface between our manufacturing facilities and our central materials planning network. In this role, you will be responsible for collecting, validating, and normalizing site-level demand inputs, executing end-to-end transactional purchasing activities, and managing day-to-day supplier communications.
This is a critical operational role bridging site manufacturing with centralized network planning. You will ensure accurate demand data flows smoothly into central planning, maintain master data integrity in SAP, resolve purchasing and delivery issues with urgency, and support continuous improvement workflows. If you possess a strong foundation in supply chain operations, exceptional attention to detail, and a desire to grow within pharmaceutical or advanced manufacturing supply chains, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
Demand Intake & Network Coordination
• Demand Validation: Own the completeness and timing of site-level demand and raw material inputs by collecting and validating standardized data from manufacturing sites.
• Data Normalization: Aggregate site inputs into a unified network view to support central materials planning and inventory optimization.
• Hub Liaison: Act as the primary operational link between manufacturing plants and central planning functions, ensuring transparent communication and timely issue escalation.
Transactional Buying & Purchase Order Execution
• End-to-End Purchasing: Execute transactional buying activities, including material ordering, purchase order (PO) creation and modifications, delivery issue resolution, and invoice support.
• SAP Master Data: Maintain accurate material ordering master data, including vendor records, material info records, source lists, and pricing conditions in SAP to ensure clean PO execution.
• Supplier Management: Serve as the primary operational point of contact for external suppliers post-demand approval, monitoring delivery schedules, documentation, and vendor performance metrics.
Process Improvement & KPI Tracking
• Performance Metrics: Track and report transactional accuracy, on-time delivery (OTD), and vendor performance KPIs.
• Workflow Optimization: Support automation and system-based improvements using tools like Power BI and SAP to streamline demand intake and supplier communication workflows.
Qualifications & Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related discipline.
• Experience Baseline: Entry-level to early-career professional experience; prior internship or co-op experience in supply chain, procurement, or manufacturing operations is a strong plus.
• Technical Mastery:
oStrong proficiency in data visualization and analysis tools (Power BI proficiency is highly desired).
oFamiliarity with ERP systems (SAP experience is a significant plus).
oHigh proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with exceptional attention to detail.
• Core Competencies: Strong organizational and self-management skills; clear and professional written and verbal communication; ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
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Additional Skills
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AllSTEM Representative Contact Info
Account Executive:
Nichols
Branch Phone:
(909) 244-1777
Location:
Ontario, CA