Operational Materials Planner
The Operational Materials Planner acts as the key liaison between API manufacturing sites and the central Raw Material Hub, managing demand data collection, validation, and normalization to support network-wide materials planning. This role is responsible for executing end-to-end purchasing activities, maintaining accurate SAP master data, and ensuring efficient supplier communication to drive transactional accuracy and on-time delivery. The position operates in a hybrid work model and focuses on improving supply chain operations through data quality and process automation.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Logistics & Warehouse.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
This Operational Materials Planner role is operationally focused and serves as the site-dedicated interface between an API manufacturing site and the API Raw Material Hub. You will ensure accurate, timely demand data flows into central planning and that buying and invoicing activities are executed efficiently.
- Own the completeness and timing of site-level demand and materials inputs; collect, validate, and standardize site data.
- Normalize and aggregate site inputs into a single network view to support central materials planning.
- Serve as the primary interface between API manufacturing sites and Central Materials Planning—ensure clear, consistent communication and escalate issues as needed.
- Execute transactional buying activities: material ordering, purchase order creation/changes, delivery issue resolution, invoicing support, and supplier follow-up aligned with the network materials plan.
- Maintain accurate ordering master data in SAP (vendor records, material info records, source lists, pricing conditions) to support clean purchase order execution.
- Act as the day-to-day transactional interface with suppliers after demand approval: manage ordering, delivery, and documentation communications.
- Resolve operational buying and planning issues with urgency, driving KPIs for transactional accuracy, on-time delivery, and supplier performance.
- Contribute to network-level metrics and reporting by maintaining transactional data quality and supporting KPI tracking.
- Support automation and system improvements to streamline demand intake, PO processing, and supplier communication workflows.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related discipline.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, operational manufacturing environment.
Preferred
- Prior internship or co-op experience in supply chain, procurement, or manufacturing operations is a plus.
- Proficiency with Power BI; SAP experience is a plus.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Interest in supply chain operations, materials management, or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Compensation & Details
- Pay rate: $22.80 - $27.85 per hour.
- Employment type: Full-time, 12-month contract with potential extension or conversion to permanent.
- Work model: Hybrid — typically 4 days per week on-site at the manufacturing site.
- Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (site standard hours).
Location & Work Environment
- Primary work location: Uptown, IN (site-based role with regular on-site expectation as noted).
- Role requires close coordination with manufacturing teams, central planning, and external suppliers. Ability to work on-site and communicate with multiple stakeholders is essential.
Benefits
Confidential Client offers eligible employees access to health and welfare benefits options, which may include:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Spending accounts (FSA/HSA) and life insurance.
- Voluntary benefit options and participation in a retirement savings plan (e.g., 401(k)). (Actual eligibility and plan details depend on employment status and client policies.)
Candidate Experience Notes
Careertakes and our client aim for a fair, timely hiring process. Applications will be evaluated for skills and fit against the responsibilities listed above. If selected, you will work directly for the client and must meet any site-specific onboarding requirements.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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