Material Planner / Buyer

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Key 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, ontime 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 crossfunctionally to meet Good Manufacturing Practice and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure accurate, compliant documentation in enterprise planning systems.

The salary for this position is expected to range between $108,500 and $201,500 per year.

The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors.

Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.

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.

Essential 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.

EEO Statement:

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodations

The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to us.reasonableaccommodations@novartis.com or call +1(877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

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