Senior Specialist Material Planner

We are currently recruiting for a highly motivated experienced Material Planner to join our Logistics team in Abingdon, UK.

Role Senior Material Planner (GMP Warehouse)

Job Type Permanent

Location Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, UK

Salary Competitive Salary Plus company benefits

Evotec is a leader in the discovery and development of novel small molecule drugs with operational sites in Europe and the US. The Company has built substantial drug discovery expertise and an industrialized platform that can drive new innovative small molecule compounds into the clinic. In addition, Evotec has built a deep internal knowledge base in the treatment of diseases related to neuroscience, pain, oncology, inflammation and metabolic diseases. Leveraging these skills and expertise the Company intends to develop best-in-class differentiated therapeutics and deliver superior science-driven discovery alliances with pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies.

Key Responsibilities / Core Accountabilities

Partner with Project Management, Quality and Supply Chain to identify and qualify new supplier or vendor and raw material requirements and specifications

Partner with the “Senior Specialist Material Master Data” to maintain product master data management: Products, Warehouse Bins and inventory basic data

Material Planning for GMP consumables (ROP) and GMP Solvents, Raw Materials and Process Materials

Utilize any Material Requirements Planning system (MRP) or IT system that is in place and ensure that data is accurate and up to date and resolve any issues as required

Monitor the integrity of Bill of Materials (BOM) and manage inventory accuracy

Monitor inventory levels against agreed target levels

Scheduling of inbound shipments - organizing based on availability of team and warehouse space

Assist on the Inventory yearly financial stock count

Assist with cycle counting for all Stock

Create, chase and manage all purchase requisitions

Take follow-up actions in relation to material shortages that affect production

Minimize inventory while ensuring material availability

Schedule the supply of materials/components to meet production requirements and minimum safety stock levels

Create regular statistical reports and analysis and update others in the organization

Partner with Procurement on Return Materials Authorization (RMA) instances

Maintain KPIs and use data to optimize processes

Development and improvement of training for logistics procedures based on standardized global processes

Being part of the Global Supply Chain organization represent Logistics in all forums representing MRP in UK Abingdon

Additional Responsibilities

Champion continuous improvement initiatives to enhance MRP functionality and integration across departments

Conduct root cause analysis on MRP discrepancies and implement corrective actions

Collaborate with stakeholders to propose and test enhancements to MRP tools and workflows

Ensure meticulous attention to detail in all planning activities, data entry, and reporting to maintain system integrity

Act as a subject matter expert for MRP, mentoring junior planners and supporting cross-functional training

Drive standardization and automation of planning processes to reduce manual errors and improve efficiency

Lead internal audits of MRP data and planning processes to ensure compliance and accuracy

Essential Knowledge, Skills & Capabilities

Previous Planning/MRP experience

Must have experience with Warehouse ERP Systems preferably SAP

Team player with the ability to work independently and as part of a small team

Leadership capabilities to delegate work to warehouse (as required)

Previous warehouse operations experience, ideally in laboratories/pharma

Knowledge of Microsoft applications specifically Excel / willingness to improve knowledge and apply to daily workload

Flexible, enthusiastic and reliable

Proactive approach to work with the ability to problem solve issues

Positive attitude towards continuous improvement projects

Additional Skills

Exceptional attention to detail with a commitment to data accuracy and process integrity

Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex data sets and translate into actionable insights

Demonstrated ability to identify inefficiencies in MRP processes and propose scalable solutions

Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and tight deadlines

Ability to influence and collaborate across departments to drive MRP improvements

Company Benefits include

Company Pension Scheme on completion of your 3-month probationary period. Contributions start at 6% employee and employer, Evotec will match up to 7.5%.

25 days holiday plus bank holidays and additional length of service days awarded on the anniversary, up to a maximum of 30 days

Private health insurance with BUPA for the employees and their partner/family under the company scheme

Private dental cover, after 3 months service

Life assurance at four times your annual base salary

Well being support 24/7 and counselling services

Permanent health insurance providing 75% of base salary after the qualifying period

Eligibility to participate in the Company Bonus Scheme. This is a discretionary benefit

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted Gym Membership

Refer a friend scheme, team and annual events, recognition awards and many more!

Onsite Facilities also include

Onsite parking

Great transport links

Subsidised onsite restaurant

FR : Dans le cadre de sa politique Diversité, Evotec étudie, à compétences égales, toutes les candidatures dont celles des personnes en situation de handicap.

ENG : In the frame of our Diversity policy, Evotec considers, with equal competences, all applications including people with disabilities.

JOB ID-13123