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Sr. Materials Planner

Farmington, CT · On-site

Sr. Materials Planner Location: Farmington, CT The Materials Planner is responsible for ensuring materials are available to support production while maintaining optimal inventory levels and supplier ...

Dometic

Senior Materials Planner

Elkhart, IN · On-site

As the Senior Materials Planner, you will play critical execution role within Dometic's Elkhart manufacturing operation, responsible for ensuring the right materials are available at the right time ...

Astrodyne TDI

Sr. Materials Planner

Hackettstown, NJ · On-site

$80K - $85K/yr

The Senior Material Planner ensures that production materials are available when needed while maintaining optimal inventory levels. This role supports manufacturing by coordinating demand signals ...

Astrodyne TDI

Sr. Materials Planner

Hackettstown, NJ · On-site

$80K - $85K/yr

The Senior Material Planner ensures that production materials are available when needed while maintaining optimal inventory levels. This role supports manufacturing by coordinating demand signals ...

Astrodyne TDI

Sr. Materials Planner

Hackettstown, NJ

$85K/yr

The Senior Material Planner ensures that production materials are available when needed while maintaining optimal inventory levels. This role supports manufacturing by coordinating demand signals ...

Astrodyne TDI

Sr. Materials Planner

Hackettstown, NJ · On-site

$80K - $85K/yr

The Senior Material Planner ensures that production materials are available when needed while maintaining optimal inventory levels. This role supports manufacturing by coordinating demand signals ...

Amazon

Senior Materials Planner, Fauna

New York, NY · On-site

Fauna Robotics is seeking a Senior Materials Planner / Buyer to own material planning and purchasing execution across production, contract manufacturing, and new product introduction. This is a hands ...

Amazon

Senior Materials Planner, Fauna

New York, NY

Fauna Robotics is seeking a Senior Materials Planner / Buyer to own material planning and purchasing execution across production, contract manufacturing, and new product introduction. This is a hands ...

Amazon

Senior Materials Planner, Fauna

New York, NY · On-site

Fauna Robotics is seeking a Senior Materials Planner / Buyer to own material planning and purchasing execution across production, contract manufacturing, and new product introduction. This is a hands ...

Teledyne

Senior Materials Planner

Huntsville, AL

Job Summary Responsible for (planning, scheduling and monitoring) the movement of materials and returns through the production cycle to determine required materials needed to complete a job. This ...

Advanced Energy

Sr Materials Planner

Wilmington, MA · On-site

We have an exciting opportunity for a Materials Planner supporting our new High Voltage Systems and RF Engineering teams in Wilmington, MA. This is a new site for AE, driving cutting edge technology ...

Amazon

Senior Materials Planner, Fauna

New York, NY · On-site

Fauna Robotics is seeking a Senior Materials Planner / Buyer to own material planning and purchasing execution across production, contract manufacturing, and new product introduction. This is a hands ...

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As of Aug 18, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior materials planner in the United States is $68,381.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $59,000.00 and $69,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Senior Materials Planner is responsible for managing and coordinating the procurement, scheduling, and inventory of materials required for production. They ensure material availability aligns with demand forecasts, production schedules, and supply chain constraints. This role involves analyzing supply chain trends, optimizing inventory levels, and collaborating with suppliers and internal teams to prevent shortages or excess stock. Senior Materials Planners also work to improve supply chain efficiency and cost-effectiveness while maintaining product quality and timely delivery.

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A Senior Materials Planner needs expertise in inventory management, supply chain planning, and material requirements forecasting, usually supported by a degree in supply chain, logistics, or a related field. Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (such as SAP or Oracle), advanced Excel skills, and APICS certification are commonly required. Strong attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication help them excel in fast-paced environments. These skills ensure timely material availability, minimized costs, and smooth production operations.

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Senior Materials Planners often face challenges such as balancing fluctuations in demand, managing supplier delays, and ensuring optimal inventory levels. They may regularly coordinate with multiple departments—including purchasing, manufacturing, and logistics—to resolve material shortages or production bottlenecks. This role requires quick decision-making and adaptability, especially when unexpected changes affect supply chains. Being adept at prioritizing tasks and communicating effectively helps them navigate these complex situations and maintain smooth production workflows.

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A senior materials planner manages the procurement, inventory, and scheduling of materials needed for production. They analyze demand forecasts, coordinate with suppliers, and use planning tools like ERP systems to ensure materials are available on time while minimizing costs and excess inventory.
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Senior Materials Planner

Catalent Pharma Solutions

Harmans, MD

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

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7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

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Job description

Senior Materials Planner

Position Summary

  • Shift: Monday - Friday 8am-5pm

  • 100% on-site

Catalent, Inc. is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) whose mission is to develop, manufacture, and supply products that help people live better and healthier lives. Catalent is dedicated to delivering unparalleled service to pharma, biotech, and consumer health customers, supporting product development, launch, and full life-cycle supply. With time-tested experience in development sciences, delivery technologies, and multi-modality manufacturing, Catalent supports the acceleration of development programs and the launch of more than a hundred new products every year. Powered by thousands of scientists and technicians and the latest technology platforms at more than 40 global sites, Catalent supplies billions of doses of life-enhancing and life-saving treatments for patients annually.

The Senior Materials Planner is part of a team responsible for managing the supply of assigned materials to support pre-clinical, early to late phase clinical, and commercial manufacturing requirements while maintaining targeted inventories. The objective of the Sr. Materials Planner is to ensure that materials are available and released by Quality at the right time, in the right location and at the right quantity for scheduled activities.The Sr. Materials Planner will also assist in improving the material planning function through implementation of planning best practices and full utilization of the JDE system. This position will closely interface with the Ready-to-Execute team, Production Scheduling, Material Control, Buyers, Costing, Manufacturing, Quality Raw Materials, MS&T, and Project Management. The Sr. Materials Planner will report to the Director, Supply Chain Planning

The role:

  • Material Requirement Planning (MRP) for multiple manufacturing and warehousing sites, clients and products.

  • Tracking and reporting material readiness daily to Ready to Execute and as requested by internal and external clients.

  • Regular review of planning parameters impacting MRP such as safety stock, reorder point and Kanban or Min/Max levels.

  • Expediting and problem-solving supply issues with Buyers, Material Control, Manufacturing and Quality Raw Materials.

  • Driving maximum utilization of the ERP system (JDE) for all MRP functions and inventory control.

  • Managing input of Work Orders, attachment of Bills of Material and Routings and creation of Purchase Requisitions

  • Contributing to the lifecycle management process to optimize inventory, mitigate material expiration and reduce scrap.

  • Participating in continuous improvement projects.

The candidate:

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or similar area.

  • 5-6 years material planning or directly related Supply Chain experience.

  • Experience in cGMP environment preferred. Pharma/Biotech/CMO highly desirable.

  • Proficiency with ERP / MRP systems. JDE desirable.

  • Experience in developing and implementing processes, procedures, and systems preferred.

  • Intermediate/Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products.

  • Lean/Six Sigma experience desirable.

  • Supply Chain Certification such as CPIM is desirable.

The anticipated salary range for this position in Maryland is $100,000 to $118,000 plus an annual bonus target. The final salary offered to a successful candidate may vary, and will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, skillset, education, business needs, etc. Catalent is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.

Why you should join Catalent:

  • Competitive medical benefits and 401K

  • 152 hours PTO + 8 Paid Holidays

  • Dynamic, fast-paced work environment

  • Opportunity to work on Continuous Improvement Processes

Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference.

personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work.

Visit Catalent Careers to explore career opportunities.

Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email, and confirming your request for an accommodation and include the job number, title and location to DisabilityAccommodations@catalent.com. This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. Information received will be processed by a U.S. Catalent employee and then routed to a local recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process.

Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Catalent Pharma Solutions (Catalent) is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted to any Catalent employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Catalent. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.

Important Security Notice to U.S. Job Seekers:

Catalent NEVER asks candidates to provide any type of payment, bank details, photocopies of identification, social security number or other highly sensitive personal information during the offer process, and we NEVER do so via email or social media. If you receive any such request, DO NOT respond- it is a fraudulent request. Please forward such requests to spam@catalent.com for us to investigate with local authorities.

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Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference.Catalent is committed to the health and safety of its employees, visitors and the customers and patients we serve.

Industry

Pharmaceutical product wholesalers

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Somerset, NJ, US

Year founded

2007

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