Senior Planner

Lancesoft

Cambridge, MA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$58

SKILLS

APICS (Association for Operations Management), Analysis Skills, Bill of Materials (BOM), Billing, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Business Administration, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Data Sets, Disease, Drug Manufacturing, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Forecasting, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), Identify Issues, Inventory Management, Lean Six Sigma, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Operations, Materials Management, Materials Planning, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), Patient Care, Power BI, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Procurement Planning, Product/Service Launch, Production Management, Production Schedule, Purchase Orders, Purchasing/Procurement, Regulations, Reporting Skills, Risk, Risk Management, SAP, Sales & Operations Process (S&OP), Schedule Development, Six Sigma Black Belt, Six Sigma Green Belt, Spreadsheets, Strategic Planning, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Systems Administration/Management, Team Player, Transaction Processing/Management, Vendor/Supplier Selection, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Cambridge, MA

POSTED

1 day ago

Remote/ Onsite: Hybrid

Senior Planner, Materials Management
Overview
We are advancing RNA interference (RNAi) therapeutics to improve outcomes for patients with serious diseases. We bring together scientific innovation, operational excellence, and collaboration to make a meaningful difference for patients around the world.

Position Overview
Work Environment

Hybrid schedule: 2 days onsite required
- Thursdays are mandatory onsite
- Second onsite day is flexible
Manager strongly prefers candidates who value onsite collaboration
Candidates willing to come onsite more frequently (3 4 days/week) is ideal
Tight-knit, highly collaborative team environment

Schedule

Standard hours: 9: 00 AM 5: 00 PM
Some flexibility available
No weekend work required

Start Date / Contract

Target start: ASAP
Interviews
3 ROUNDS (1X1, Panel, 1x1)
Interviews will be conducted via Zoom
Final round includes interview with manager based in Amsterdam

Core Responsibilities
This role will own a portfolio of specialty raw materials, including volatile and expensive materials. Responsibilities include:

Managing production schedules and forecasting
Performing analytics with limited or incomplete data
Supporting new chemistries/material launches
Communicating material status updates to stakeholders
Working cross-functionally with internal and external manufacturing teams
Managing purchase orders (POs) and invoicing
Supporting strategic materials planning
Developing reporting and planning analysis

The manager emphasized the need for someone comfortable:

Making informed assumptions with limited data
Thinking creatively and analytically
Operating in complex manufacturing/supply chain environments

Required Skills & Experience
Top Must-Haves
Supply Chain / Materials Planning Experience

Strong background in:
- Supply Chain Management
- Materials Planning
- Buyer/Planner functions
- Manufacturing environments

Analytical & Forecasting Skills

Experience with:
- Forecasting
- Production scheduling
- Reporting/analytics
- Data-driven decision making
Must be comfortable working with incomplete data sets

Communication & Collaboration

Strong verbal and written communication skills
Experience dealing with difficult customers/stakeholders
Highly collaborative and cross-functional mindset
Team-player mentality is critical

Technical Requirements
Required Tools

SAP
Power BI
Advanced Excel skills including:
- Excel Macros
- Creating and troubleshooting macro-enabled spreadsheets
- Microsoft VBA

Education & Certifications

Bachelor s degree required
- Major in Supply Chain Management

Preferred Certifications

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
APICS

Experience Level

Target range: 4 7 years
Open to candidates with significantly more experience (10 15+ years)

Key Takeaways from Hiring Manager
Strong Candidate Indicators

Manufacturing/supply chain planning background
Analytical thinker comfortable with ambiguity
Strong communication skills
Collaborative/team-oriented
Willingness to be onsite beyond minimum requirements
Experience supporting strategic or specialty materials

Plays an important role in supporting material availability across internal and external manufacturing operations. In this role, you will work closely with Planning, Manufacturing, Quality, Development, Regulatory, Clinical, and Commercial teams to translate demand into material strategies, strengthen inventory performance, and help deliver reliable supply.

Summary of Key Responsibilities
Planning & Material Strategy

Partner with Global Supply Planning, Development, and Manufacturing teams to turn demand assumptions into material plans.
Manage material planning and procurement activities in support of manufacturing schedules and MRP requirements.
Contribute to the S&OP process and build strong cross-functional relationships across the business.

Inventory & System Management

Maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) for commercial and development products.
Help optimize safety stock, reorder points, and replenishment parameters to support reliable supply.
Monitor SAP transactions and material flow to support inventory accuracy and continuity of supply.
Manage raw material inventory to balance service, risk, and excess exposure.

Procurement & Supplier Coordination

Create purchase requisitions and purchase orders for direct materials and help expedite critical orders when needed.
Work with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to resolve invoice and supply issues.

Analysis & Continuous Improvement

Support scenario planning, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

4 7 years of experience in supply chain planning, materials management, or a related role in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, or another regulated manufacturing environment;or a master s degree with 2 4 years of relevant experience.
Strong understanding of materials planning, inventory control, procurement coordination, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage risk, resolve material issues, and improve planning accuracy.
Knowledge of pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing, GMP principles, and new product introduction.
Experience working with ERP systems, ideally SAP, along with strong Excel and data analysis skills.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across functions in a fast-paced environment.
Bachelor s degree required;advanced degree or MBA preferred.
A thoughtful, detail-oriented, and adaptable approach to both routine and non-routine responsibilities.

About the Company

Lancesoft

We are a $125 Million, NMSDC-certified Minority & Woman owned Workforce Solutions Company headquartered in the DC metro area with presence across US with global presence - Canada, Mexico, India, UK, Malaysia, Indonasia, Hongkong, Singapore, UAE. We are specialized in providing Workforce Solutions, SOW project delivery, Engineering Solutions, Creative Services. We currently support 100+ Fortune companies globally and across multiple industry segments. We are currently supporting several massive programs across industry segment nationally/globally (Intel, Ally, AMD, QUALCOMM, Morgan Stanley, Kraft/ Mondelez, MNP, Amdocs, Dell, SanDisk, Medtronic, Becton Dickinson, GE, Lockheed Martin, UTC, L-3 Communications, Caterpillar, BMW, Mercedes Benz, National Grid, Dominion, Energy Future Holdings, PSEG, 3M, Fidelity, Aetna, Humana, Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, Merck etc).

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

COMPANY SIZE

2,000 to 2,499 employees

INDUSTRY

Staffing/Employment Agencies

FOUNDED

2000

WEBSITE

http://www.lancesoft.com/

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