Material Planner / Buyer

Novartis • Indianapolis, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

You’ll be the force that keeps production running smoothly—turning plans into action so materials arrive exactly when needed and at the right cost. In this Material Planner/Buyer role, you’ll orchestrate end‑to-end material flow, convert production schedules into timely purchase orders, and adapt plans as demand and lead times shift—preventing bottlenecks and safeguarding on‑time delivery. You’ll build strong partnerships across Production, Quality, Warehousing, Regulatory, and Finance while managing suppliers for raw and packaging materials, tracking performance, and driving corrective actions where needed. You’ll balance service and cost through smart inventory strategies, tackle slow‑moving or obsolete stock, and maintain accurate records in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems—all while upholding Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards and validated processes. #LI-Onsite

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a supply chain–related field.
• Five or more years of experience in material planning, purchasing, or supply chain roles.
• Experience working in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other Good Manufacturing Practice–regulated environments.
• Proficiency with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems, including SAP and Microsoft Dynamics.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate data and documentation in compliance with company and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain material requirements plans based on forecasts, production schedules, and usage trends.
• Convert production needs into accurate purchase requisitions and purchase orders.
• Adjust material plans as demand, lead times, or production priorities shift.
• Manage suppliers to ensure quality, on‑time delivery, and responsive issue resolution.
• Track purchase orders, pricing, quantities, and delivery accuracy.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels while minimizing risk of obsolescence.
• Monitor safety stock, reorder points, and lead times, adjusting as needed.
• Partner cross‑functionally to meet Good Manufacturing Practice and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure accurate, compliant documentation in enterprise planning systems.

Benefits

• US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits.
• In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level