**Material Planner** Supply Chain & Logistics Morrisville, NC, US Pay Rate Low: 30 | Pay Rate High: 38 + Added - 11/07/2025 Apply for Job **The Material Planner/Buyer is responsible for managing inventory levels and ensuring timely procurement of materials to support production schedules. This position plays a critical role in ensuring manufacturing readiness by collaborating closely with cross-functional teams such as Manufacturing (MFG), MSAT, and Quality.** **Location:** **Morrisville, NC** **Type:** **Contract (with potential for hire)** **Pay Rate:** **$30–$38/hour** **_The ideal candidate would have experience working in a startup environment._** **Key Responsibilities:** + Manage material requirements based on production schedules, demand forecasts, and lead times. + Create and manage purchase orders for raw materials, reagents, consumables, and manufacturing components. + Execute transactions in inventory systems (e.g., Coupa), including item/location setup, receipts, returns, cycle counts, and transfers. + Maintain inventory order logic (reorder points and replenishment quantities) and monitor stock levels to avoid shortages or excess. + Track open purchase orders, expedite or de-expedite shipments as needed, and manage on-time deliveries. + Support supplier communication and relationship management to resolve delays, substitutions, or quality concerns. + Coordinate material readiness for production runs, technology transfers, and new product introductions. + Assist in qualifying new suppliers and ensure compliance with internal procedures and regulatory requirements. + Maintain accurate records of procurement and inventory activities within ERP or inventory systems. + Manage inventory across internal and third-party warehouses. + Participate in process improvement and lean initiatives to streamline planning and procurement workflows. **Qualifications:** **Required:** + Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Inventory Management, Business, or a related field. + 0–5 years of experience in material planning, procurement, inventory, or supply chain operations in a biotech, pharmaceutical, or gene therapy environment. + Understanding of cGMP manufacturing principles. + Familiarity with supply chain and finance workflows. + Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills. + Proficiency in Microsoft Office and inventory systems (e.g., Coupa, Ariba, ERP platforms). **Preferred:** + Experience in cGMP warehousing environments. + Background in process development or research support. + Knowledge of project management or process improvement tools (Lean, PMP, Six Sigma). + Experience working in a startup or fast-paced manufacturing environment. + Strong data analysis and risk assessment capabilities. _This job description is a complete list of all desired skills, but not all are required. We strongly encourage candidates who have some of the skills to apply. We look forward to a conversation to learn more about you!_ _INDBH_ We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.