Senior Materials Planner

Bausch + Lomb; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global eye health company located in Albany, New York, is seeking a Supply Chain Specialist to manage materials requirements and coordinate with stakeholders. The ideal candidate should have a BS in Business or Management Sciences, 5-10 years of experience in supply chain/manufacturing within the pharmaceutical industry, and proficiency in MRP systems, Excel, and Power BI. Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of supply chain/manufacturing experience in pharmaceuticals or other process-related industry.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English and possess basic math skills.

Responsibilities

• Determine materials requirements for production of finished goods.
• Review MRP requirements and determine component requirements.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Computerized MRP systems

Excel proficiency

Power BI

Education

BS in Business or Management Sciences

Tools

Blue Yonder software

ERPLx

Job description

Bausch + Lomb (NYSE/TSX: BLCO) is a leading global eye health company dedicated to protecting and enhancing the gift of sight for millions of people around the world from the moment of birth through every phase of life. Our mission is simple, yet powerful: helping you see better, to live better.

Our comprehensive portfolio of over 400 products is fully integrated and built to serve our customers across the full spectrum of their eye health needs throughout their lives. Our iconic brand is built on the deep trust and loyalty of our customers established over our 170-year history. We have a significant global research, development, manufacturing and commercial footprint of approximately 13,000 employees and a presence in approximately 100 countries, extending our reach to billions of potential customers across the globe. We have long been associated with many of the most significant advances in eye health, and we believe we are well positioned to continue leading the advancement of eye health in the future.

Objectives/Purpose of Job:

Determine Materials requirements for production of finished goods product. Place requisitions to acquire components in a timely manner to achieve manufacturing schedules.

Key Activities/Responsibilities :

1. Review of MRP requirements and determine the component requirements to satisfy the production schedule.

2. Expedite and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders as required.

3. Maintenance the ERP consisting of master data content updates for components such as lead time, minimum order quantities etc.

4. Work closely with Production planners communicating and material availability issues.

5. Work with internal stakeholders managing any updates for artwork and label content changes.

6. Manage commercialization of new labeling, pack configurations and product launches.

7. Participate in cost reduction projects led by Procurement and Supply Chain.

Qualifications/Training:

• BS in Business or Management Sciences, excellent communication skills throughout all levels of the organization.

• Detail oriented with very good organizational skills.

• Computerized MRP systems, MS office products with emphasis on Excel and Power BI.

• Blue Yonder software experience and/or ERPLx required.

• 5-10 years of supply chain/manufacturing experience in pharmaceuticals or other process related industry.

• Must be able to read, write, and speak English and possess basic math skills.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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