Supply Chain Planning Specialist

West Pharmaceutical Services•Williamsport, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future? There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families. We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts. This is an onsite position requiring the team member to be onsite 5 days a week. No relocation is provided for this opportunity. Hours are 7:30AM to 4:00PM.Job SummaryIn this role you will be responsible for all data, database systems, and database processes that are a function of Supply Chain and support operations. Purchase all raw materials to support production schedules and maintain inventory levels as directed by the Planning Supervisor. Maintain all necessary information on computer systems to ensure accuracy.

Requirements

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
Experience: 3-5 years of job-related experience in purchasing and/or planning.
Experience with ERP Systems required
Must be familiar with computers and various software programs such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Microsoft PowerPoint, Master Control, and SAP.
Ability to work independently.
High level attention to detail
Basic understanding of: Standard inventory management practices Standard shipping and export documentation Warehouse operation and management
Support and contribute to Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target
Able to comply with the company’s safety policy at all times
Able to comply with the company’s quality policy at all times.
Sedentary-Exerting up to 10lbs/4kgs of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.

Nice To Haves

Preferred: Associate degree in a business-related field.
Experience in SAP preferred
Experience in Production Planning or Purchasing preferred

Responsibilities

Monitor material requirements on computer system and MRP Report on a weekly basis to determine what raw materials are needed to support the manufacturing schedules in Williamsport facility.
Determine which materials need to be ordered, the quantity needed, when they are required and from which supplier they are to be ordered.
Place orders with the suppliers on a timely basis via fax or verbally.
Confirm all order information and delivery schedules with the suppliers and enter order into computer system.
Enter all new orders and any changes onto computer system in a timely basis to ensure system is always current.
Responsible for entering new item number information and maintaining current information for the Williamsport Plant Database.
Follow-up all open orders, expedite deliveries as required and update system.
Communicate with Plant Planner any situations with raw materials that may affect production schedules.
Participate in the coordination and tracking of supplier complaints.
Write necessary procedures needed to perform duties.
Assist and back up Sr. Planning Specialist.
May interact with customers and Customer Success as needed to understand and coordinate customer needs.
Process customer orders and schedule production.
Safeguard corporate confidential information.
Purchase raw material as required for other West facilities and sub-contractors.
As needed, notify and give priorities to the West Williamsport lab of pending material samples to be tested.
Help with answering outside phone calls and calls from the front lobby along with certain other office personnel.
Actively participate and comply with all West HSE programs and regulations.
Maintain a neat and orderly work environment in accordance with West 6S program.
Other duties as assigned.