Job Description

0078135 Raw Material Planner

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, the Raw Material Planner is accountable for material procurement, delivery and confirms release to support the Master Product Schedule.

This position is located in Windsor, Ontario, one of two sites located in Canada offering softgel development and manufacturing capabilities for the Pharmaceutical and Consumer Health industries. We have a broad range of integrated formulation, manufacturing, analytical and packaging services to offer full-service turnkey solutions.

Shift: Regular working hours: 8:00 AM-4:30 PM or 8:30 AM-5:00 PM with a 30-minute unpaid lunch

The Role:

Acts as primary liaison with suppliers (on day-to-day supply issues) and internal stakeholders, and as primary contact for the resolution of material supply issues. While ensuring the raw materials (API, excipients), packaging components (printed, non-printed) & non-BOM (Bill of Material) items are available to support the MPS (Master Production Scheduling). This includes new business opportunities, launches and all reports / metrics associated. This will include maintain ERP system database and ensure prompt and accurate processing of requisitions, purchase orders and invoices in support of all departments and financial goals. Update Safety Stock Parameters, Planning, Purchasing and Master Data regularly for existing and new items; Maintain and review Item Master Data for accuracy, and inventory levels for assigned category based on established guidelines.

Review requisition orders in order to verify accuracy, terminology, and specifications, track the status of requisitions, delivery, contracts, and orders; review ERP information daily for order creation and escalate issues appropriately and in a timely fashion. Report on status of past due PO\xe2\x80\x99s, quantity received discrepancies and quality issues of Vendors. Review open purchase orders; re-align procurement plans as per current needs. Establish strong relationship with suppliers, monitor and analyze vendor costs, lead times, and delivery performance. Maintain strong communication between functional areas (i.e., finance, quality, scheduling, production, warehouse, CSR/PM etc.)

Assist in vendor / customer business reviews and set up of KPI\xe2\x80\x99s for suppliers. Collect, analyze, and monitor specific information on spend, supplier performance, compliance and other KPI of suppliers. Develop strong knowledge of commodities and service required and their marketplace cost drivers. Purchase and manage an inventory level based on site targets ($ value)

Participate in cross-functional initiatives to reduce cost and improve service levels for both internal and external customers, participates in weekly department planning meetings; escalate required changes to the MPS to the planning team, work with the Finite Schedulers and Planning Manager to align material requirements, confirm availability of materials to support the rolling production schedule, and works with warehousing/sampling and quality control personnel to ensure plan is achieved. Establish and communicate the future material deliveries within Receiving, Sampling and QC lab. Collaborate with New Product Introduction team as needed for support with new business opportunities.

Participate with corporate procurement on projects that focus on material consolidation opportunities and other cost reduction initiatives. Identify areas of opportunities in the current state and recommend continuous improvement items to improve.

Complete all required SOPs on time, follow all procurement, supplier, and quality SOP\xe2\x80\x99s.

Ensures compliance with all Company policies and procedures, including GMP/Quality and Safety rules and regulations.

Performs related duties as assigned. Assist in managing deviations, change control and CAPAs as required by quality.

The Candidate:

Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in business and/or Supply Chain is preferred.

3+ years related experience in procurement/planning and troubleshooting product services in the pharmaceutical industry is required.

3+ years\xe2\x80\x99 experience with ERP and requisition systems is preferred.

Negotiation skills with suppliers, proven cost reduction efforts, experience with contract negotiation

Proficient with MS applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)

Infrequent lifting overhead reaching less than or equal to 15 lbs. with the ability to potentially be able to lift up to 35 lbs. and push/pull 40 lbs.

Why You Should Join Catalent:

Comprehensive Benefit Package (Health, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance).

Group Retirement Savings- Registered Pension Plan (RPP) with employer contributions.

Paid Time Off Programs including Vacation, banked time, and personal time.

Employee Reward and Recognition Programs.

Opportunities for professional and personal development.

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.

Catalent is committed to the health and safety of its employees, visitors and the customers and patients we serve. As a result of the global pandemic, we have modified many of our recruitment and on-boarding processes to maintain everyone\xe2\x80\x99s safety. The Human Resources teams will communicate all necessary safety processes and procedures throughout each stage.

personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work.

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Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any characteristic protected by local law.

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 . 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.

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