Raw Material Planner

Lonza • Portsmouth, NH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Raw Material Planner is based in Lonza’s Portsmouth, New Hampshire office and typically works Monday through Friday during regular business hours. The role ensures timely planning, procurement, and availability of materials to support production schedules while maintaining optimal inventory levels and supplier performance. The planner works with supply planning, scheduling, operations, and other internal teams, as well as vendors, to maintain material plans, resolve supply issues, monitor performance, and improve material availability.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• Working knowledge of SAP ERP systems and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) processes.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret data, develop metrics, and identify root causes of supply chain issues.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience utilizing business intelligence and reporting tools to support operational decision-making.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across multiple functions.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and resolving material availability challenges.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of inventory management principles, purchasing processes, and supply planning concepts.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related field.
• Previous experience in materials planning, purchasing, procurement, supply chain, manufacturing, or inventory management.
• Knowledge of GMP-regulated manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Convert planned orders into material plans and manage material requirements to support manufacturing schedules.
• Partner with Supply Planners and Schedulers to maintain accurate and responsive material plans.
• Create and maintain material planning parameters in SAP and related planning systems.
• Convert purchase requisitions into purchase orders to support production requirements.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and vendors to expedite material availability and resolve supply issues.
• Manage material-related KPIs and reporting to support supply chain performance and inventory visibility.
• Support forecasting activities for non-BOM materials and consumable inventory requirements.
• Collaborate with planning and operations teams to establish inventory targets and safety stock levels.
• Monitor and facilitate on-time material availability, including support for testing and release timelines.
• Maintain accurate material, vendor, and purchasing data in SAP.
• Manage supplier performance and resolve delivery, quality, pricing, and compliance issues.
• Process vendor returns and replacements, and investigate material discrepancies as needed.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supply chain efficiency and material availability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and support additional departmental responsibilities as needed.

Benefits

• Performance-related bonus.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) matching plan.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Paid time off (PTO).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED