Materials & Inventory Planner - Wrexham, United Kingdom - IPSEN

IPSEN

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Wrexham, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Description

Title:

Materials & Inventory Planner

Company:

Ipsen Biopharm Ltd

Ipsen is a growing and dynamic specialty-driven biopharmaceutical company focussed on innovation and specialty care.

The patient is at the heart of everything we do, and we also care for our employees because they are the ambassadors who truly make a difference.

We attract and develop bold, agile and entrepreneurial individuals who take full ownership of their decisions, leaders drawn by a purpose to make a direct impact through their work in people's lives, all of which is underpinned by our _Ipsen Way of Being.

As
Materials & Inventory Planner, you will be responsible for ensuring that strategic material planning processes are in place to enable operational continuity.

Essentially delivering efficient, effective and flexible solutions aligned with the fluctuating needs and demands of production.

You will be part of a vastly experienced and supportive team, working together to optimise and provide a best-in-class Supply Chain function to Ipsen at our manufacturing site in Wrexham.

What will you be doing

Own the creation, implementation and execution of best practice, strategy, policies, processes, and procedures to aid and improve operational performance.
Support the full MRP integration in related IT system Rapid Response & SAP to aid business efficiency, drive process improvements, and add value.
Ensure that the new integrated system is effective, and that data is accurate and uptodate, resolving any issues as required
Ensure that material planning strategy and processes are in place and work effectively in so that material supply meets production requirements whilst optimizing inventory levels and costs
Take ownership of material planning issues that arise and take any follow up actions especially in the event of material shortages that affect production.
Escalate inventory risks and ensure that contingency plans are in place
Be the first point of contact for internal and external relationships to ensure consistent, timely, and effective communication regarding material availability impacts
Support Supplier Relationship Management and solutions development activities e.g. VMI
Support new business initiatives and projects and contribute to review meetings and the change process.
Ensure effective material planning implementation takes place relating to the changes
Monitor, report and present monthly inventory levels for procured and manufactured items

What are we looking for

Previous experience of materials and/or inventory planning within a fastpaced manufacturing environment
IT literate experience in use of SAP and other supply chain planning systems, with high competency on Microsoft packages.
A great communicator someone who is able to converse and interact with both internal and external stakeholders/customers across all formats in a clear and concise manner
Confident and comfortable in suggesting new ideas and/or challenging back where you believe there might be a better solution
Strategic and forwardthinking able to foresee potential bottlenecks and propose timely solutions
An agile and dynamic mindset with the ability to adjust priorities in line with demands

What's in it for you

High level exposure to a growing and developing site where you can make key contributions
The opportunity to nurture and grow your career in a business that embraces and encourages its employees to be the best they can be
Competitive salary and enhanced benefits package including annual bonus, generous pension scheme and hybrid working, amongst others.
Develop your career in a company that has been awarded 'Best Workplaces' and 'Best Workplaces for Wellbeing' status in the Large Organisations category for 202
Own your growth with structured development plans to help you achieve your career goals and aspirations
The pride of working for a company that directly impacts and changes lives for the better