Head of Material Planning

Company: Sanofi
Location: Framingham
Posted on: November 3, 2025

Job Description:

Job Title: Head of Material Planning Location: Northborough, MA Framingham, MA About the Job We deliver 4.3 billion healthcare solutions to people every year, thanks to the flawless planning and meticulous eye for detail of our Manufacturing & Supply teams. With your talent and ambition, we can do even more to protect people from infectious diseases and bring hope to patients and their families. The Supply Chain organization is responsible for all supply chain activities across the Massachusetts BioCampus. We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We’re also a company where you can flourish and grow your career, with countless opportunities to explore, make connections with people, and stretch the limits of what you thought was possible. Ready to get started? Main Responsibilities: PCU Material Planner Team Member responsibilities are: Makes sure the 3rd party materials are planned with the right coverage targets as defined by Policy or Critical Material Manager (GSP) in case of exceptions / deviations • Reporting of deviations to coverage targets to Critical Material Manager (GSP) Reviews SAP requisitions or Site Scheduler requests for Purchase Requisitions Converts Purchase Requisitions sent by Site Scheduler into Purchase Orders, considering factors such as current inventory levels, safety stock policies, material coverage, , and supplier agreements. Sends Purchase Orders/Schedule lines to suppliers, respecting suppliers’ Lead Time, and updates supplier confirmation for each Purchase Order (order acknowledge) in the system so reception dates are available for the site logistic operations in the system if EDI is not established. In case EDI is in place the Material Planner checks the confirmed date and gets in contact with the scheduler or planner if the confirmed delivery date shows a discrepancy of more than /-10 days Assesses the availability of materials. Collaborate with the quality team to secure the release on-time for third party purchasing materials and the reflection of this time in the ERP system to ensure master data correctness Manages material issues with Site Planner or Scheduler, depending on the horizon of the issue. Connects with suppliers to monitor the status of the supply plan and to detect exceptions to it as soon as possible to be able to address them. Coordinates with Critical 3rd Party Material Planner (GSP) if any risk of material shortage cannot be addressed at the site level. Support warehouse and/or quality teams in complaint management and related deviations Communicates monthly rolling forecast to up to 36 months, confirming suppliers' capacity in collaboration with Site Scheduler and Supply Planner. Provides Forecasts, OTIF data, etc. To Critical 3rd Party Material Planner (GSP) for Supplier S&OPs or Global Supply Review Ensures system is updated (in terms of supplier feedback to requested supply) for Critical 3rd Party Material Planner (GSP) to be able to get the mid to long-term forecast from the system. Ensures purchased materials are delivered in time for testing release and use. Monitor issues regarding shipping and returns. Track supplies’ performance metrics. Initiate conversation with suppliers and Critical 3rd Party Material Planner (GSP) in case of deviation from expected performance. Communicate the need for qualifying new suppliers to procurement in case of materials shortages from existing suppliers. Support the quality related topic for 3rd party materials, including creation and monitoring of change control request (CCR) related to supplier changes/ supplier notifications, new products, etc. • Analyzes and proposes updates to Master Data to enhance industrial performance. Ensures critical (leadtime > frozen horizon) or high value (ABC > 80% of value) material is flagged as KX relevant and MRP is done in KX unless exception conditions met (VMI in SAP, Quota management in SAP, etc.) and creates BuyBODs The PCU meeting roles of the PCU Material Planner Team Member are: Leads the MRP Meeting Contributes to the Level 1 Supply Chain QDCI meeting Contributes to the Handover to Scheduler meeting Contributes to the Transparency meeting Contributes to Capability Review in case of capacity limiting Material Constraint CI loop contribution of PCU Material Planner Team Member includes: Collaborating with data steward and suppliers to maintain MRP Data in systems (MOQ, Lead Times, Safety Stocks, etc.). As DCO, analyzing and preparing proposal of Master Data Evolution to support the industrial performance. Takes responsibility for the availability of components to enable production orders. Tracks suppliers OTIF and performs root cause analysis for planning changes and action plan follow-up. Manages performance of Suppliers (OTIF) linked with KSOL. Manages Critical Material (materials at risk and critical suppliers) Key Involvement in Decision-Making Process Key Roles (D,A,I) A/I: Prepares key insights for Supplier S&OPs, key advisor to identify critical materials in alignment with Critical Material Manager GSP A/I: Key advisor in CI initiatives related to material planning, D: Takes care of implementation of CI initiatives A/I: Strongly involved in setting thresholds for 3rd party Material in system (e.g., high stock values, long lead times, VMI) About You Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree 10 years of materials, purchasing or supply chain experience 5 years of supervisory experience 5 years of experience working with SAP and inventory management systems Excellent communication skills Proficient with MS office applications Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in a science or technical field Experience in pharmaceuticals or a related industry APICS Certification and 10 years’ experience using SAP, and Oracle strongly desired Strong understanding of planning and purchasing systems in a CGMP manufacturing environment Project management skills Expertise in document management systems Knowledge and understanding of biopharmaceutical CGMP manufacturing preferably in large scale commercial biologics manufacturing required. Solid understanding of quality, supply chain, finance and planning Knowledgeable of requirements for post approval changes and of information typically found in the CMC sections of regulatory submissions Knowledge and experience with discrepancy investigation and lot disposition. Disclaimer The above information was designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees with this job description. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship. Why Choose Us Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team. Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally. Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact. Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave. Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law. GD-SG LI-GZ LI-Onsite vhd All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs, and additional benefits information can be found here.

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