Materials Requirements Planner

Materials Requirements  Planner

Location: Leiden 

Duration: 12 months contract

Hours: 40h

Hybrid role 

Imagine your next role as a Materials Requirements Planner to be part of  The Global Material Requirements Planning team that is leading the replenishment of critical supply for the manufacturing of biopharmaceutical products for our patients. The team also masters inventory management and strives to minimize Slow Moving and Obsolete (SLOB) stocks to best in class performance. 

Position Overview

The Materials Requirements (MRP) Planner/Buyer is responsible for the co-ordination and execution of all activities related to the planning and procurement of raw materials and components, converting the output of the Master Production Schedule (MPS) and the Detailed Schedule (DS) into material requirements to ensure availability of the right quantity of components to the production lines when needed!

Communicate with different suppliers to align the plan and keep all stakeholders updated. Be an integral part of a team that optimizes the flow of materials while considering the site' warehouse capacity and inventory targets to eliminate potential disruptions, minimize storage costs, and avoid material scrap.

Main Responsibilities

• Execute the plan's development, maintenance, communication, and publication to ensure patients/needs are met.

• Maintain Raw Materials and Components inventories within our goal, while minimizing excess, obsolete, and expired materials. Contribute to the global balancing of stocks ensuring efficient and effective procurement & inventory practices and optimizing the balance between quality, service, reliability, and cost.

• Partner with Global Procurement and Suppliers to drive performance improvements including quality and timely deliveries.

• Collaborate with Quality and Warehouse staff regarding rejected / defective materials, making the physical arrangements with the supplier to ensure timely return of goods or disposal.

• Focus and encourage continuous improvement of the processes supported!

• Support the successful introduction of new products or technical transfers and manage material and components Phase in and Phase Out processes.

The ideal candidate for this position should have:

• Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management or other related Business field is essential.

• Supply Chain Certification is preferred e.g. APICS.

• Lean Certification is desirable.

• Relevant Supply Chain Management experience (Planning, Logistics, or Manufacturing) is required.

• Experience in Planning/Purchasing in a multi-national environment preferred.

• Experience in the Pharmaceutical and/or Biopharmaceutical industry is preferable.

• Experience in the use of SAP is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and capabilities:

• Demonstrate the drive, eagerness, and capabilities to be successful in this role with a view to developing and progressing to leadership level within Johnson & Johnson.

• Development of efficient and effective Material planning supply chain management processes and systems.

• Customer focus ensures that customer requirements are planned for and communicated within the organization.

• Results-driven, while ensuring the optimization and efficient use of Janssen resources.

• Contribute to the innovation and continuous improvement within Janssen.

• Collaborative and cross-functional with all other departments within the company and to align across JSC and other J&J organizations.

• Ensure department and personnel goals and objectives are completed in a timely and efficient manner.

• Ensure a high level of integrity and implementation of Credo-based actions.

benefits

This role offers a competitive hourly rate & a supportive working environment. This contract will run initially for 12 months. 

About Johnson & Johnson

Caring for the world, one person at a time has inspired and united the people of Johnson & Johnson for over 130 years. As a skilled contractor, you’ll play a key part in the thinking, strategy, dynamism - and impact - of this iconic global healthcare company as they touch the lives of nearly a billion people every day. Contribute to the next healthcare breakthrough with your next project at Johnson & Johnson.

https://www.jnj.com/

application process

We are looking to process the first round of applications within the next 2 working days.

We do not accept applications via email. 

questions

If you would like some additional information about the role please contact:  katerina.alikaridou@randstadsourceright.nl

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) have been part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Our commitment to respect the dignity and diversity of all is embedded in our Credo.

We know that the success of our business depends on having the best talent in a workforce that reflects the diverse markets we serve around the world and an inclusive culture that values different perspectives and life experiences. That is why we are working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences are valued and each one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson means “You Belong”.