Materials Management & Planning Specialist (12 month fixed term contract)

This is what you will do:

The Materials Planning Specialist is responsible for daily planning for material release activities at the Athlone Manufacturing Facility from start up through to commercial operations. The Materials Planner will ensure that all materials are available and compliant for commercial and/or clinical products in accordance with cGMP, Corporate and Regulatory requirements. This key role must ensure effective interaction with the Manufacturing, Warehouse, Procurement, Quality and Supply Chain departments regarding material, BDS and DP availability for use in the production plan in a timely manner to allow manufacturing targets to be delivered

You will be responsible for:

• Determining the required materials to support the generation of planned/ production orders within the Alexion MRP 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.
• Managing inventory issues, planning changes, and cancellations.
• Support the creation, maintenance and implementation of Site Bills of materials.
• Review of monthly forecast and long range planning strategy, ensuring the correct inventory is held on site at all time.
• Ensuring inventory levels are correct on site to maintain production, also ensuring inventory obselesnece is kept to a minimum.    
• Preparing cost estimates and performance reports relating to inventory levels.
• Support Materials team - identify problems, recommend process improvements and work with the team on resolutions.
• Work with Manufacturing and other site departments to understand future material needs and develop the production plan.
• Define, analyze and report material performance Metrics on a weekly/monthly basis.
• Integrate and collaborate with cross functional teams, setting the operations expectations and driving execution.
• Embrace Alexion Core Competencies.
• Support Audit preparation and close out.
• Attend and chair weekly, fortnightly planning/material meetings.
• Write and support Change controls, deviations, SCNA’s, SICAR, Supplier Updates and CAPA’s through Alexions Quality Control Sytems applicable to material/planning needs.
• Routinely draft and revise standard operating procedures in the Vault Quality System.
• Support New Materials and New Product Introductions
• Support and project manage new Clinical Product introductions, if requried.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying areas needing improvement, recommending strategies for improvement, and implementing those strategies once approved

You will need to have:

• 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.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Service oriented, self -directed, responsible, and able to work on problems involving various cross-functional groups.
• Ability to drive for results independently and adapt to rapidly changing priorities. Demonstrated ability to expedite and drive planning adherence on an ongoing basis.
• 3rd level qualification in Planning, Materials Management, Busines, Operations or Supply Chain Management/Logistics or other equivalent qualification.

We would prefer for you to have:

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

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.