Material Planner

For our partner located in the canton of Genève, GI Life Sciences is looking for a Material Planner. Do you want to evolve in a demanding pharmaceutical environment, where supply chain reliability is a key success factor? Join a recognized player in the Life Sciences sector and hold a central role in supply management. Working in close collaboration with the Production, Quality, Purchasing, and Supply Chain teams, you will guarantee the availability of raw materials and components indispensable to the smooth running of industrial activities, while contributing to stock optimization and the overall performance of the supply chain.

Temporary position

Start date: ASAP

Daytime hours

Your mission:

A true interface between suppliers, purchasing, quality, planning, and production, you will ensure the steering of supplies while optimizing stock levels and guaranteeing the continuity of operations in a GMP/GxP environment.

Your responsibilities:

• Analyze demand forecasts, stock levels, and supplier lead times in order to establish and steer supply plans.
• Autonomously manage the replenishment of raw materials and components via ERP/MRP proposals.
• Place supplier orders and ensure their follow-up until receipt of goods.
• Optimize stock levels while controlling storage costs and shortage risks.
• Manage ERP parameters related to the supply chain (lead times, safety stocks, replenishment thresholds, article data, prices, etc.).
• Ensure the update of purchasing and supply data in the ERP.
• Collaborate closely with the Production, Planning, Purchasing, and Quality Control teams to guarantee the availability of materials.
• Anticipate and resolve supply, logistics, or supplier performance issues.
• Manage supplier returns and participate in the continuous improvement of Supply Chain processes.
• Produce and analyze supplier performance indicators (OTIF) and participate in annual reviews.
• Write and maintain quality documentation related to your scope of activity.
• Apply GMP/GxP procedures as well as the health, safety, and environment rules in force on the site.

Your profile:

• University degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Production Management, or an equivalent field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in supply planning or Supply Planning, ideally in the pharmaceutical, biotechnological, medtech, or chemical sectors.
• Excellent mastery of supply processes, stock management, and material planning.
• Confirmed experience with an ERP, ideally Sage X3.
• Good knowledge of GMP/GxP regulated environments.
• Ease in data analysis and management of Supply Chain performance indicators.
• Strong skills in communication, cross-functional coordination, and supplier negotiation.
• Ability to work autonomously while managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Fluent French and English, both written and spoken.
• Experience in procurement or indirect purchasing is a real asset.

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