End-to-End Material Planner

Location: Indianapolis, INRelocation Support: This role is based in Indianapolis, IN. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.Step into a role where your planning expertise directly enables patients to receive life-changing therapies. As an End-to-End Material Planner, you will play a critical role in ensuring seamless production execution by translating plans into action so materials are available on time, at the right quality and cost. You'll partner across Production, Quality, Warehouse and Finance to keep operations running smoothly, optimize inventory, and strengthen supplier performance-driving reliability, efficiency, and impact at every step.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and maintain material requirements plans aligned with forecasts, production schedules, and usage trendsConvert production needs into accurate purchase requisitions and purchase orders, ensuring timely material availabilityContinuously adjust plans to respond to changing demand, supply constraints, and production prioritiesManage supplier performance to ensure quality, reliable delivery, and timely issue resolutionMonitor inventory levels to balance service, cost efficiency, and obsolescence riskOwn Materials Planning & Supplier Operations performance metrics, driving insights to improve reliability and performancePartner cross-functionally to ensure compliance, data accuracy, and seamless production executionCollaborate with Global Procurement and Quality to resolve supply risks and supplier performance gaps.Essential RequirementsBachelor's degree - Business, Finance, Engineering, or Supply Chain preferredAt least 3 years of relevant experience in material planning, purchasing, or supply chain rolesExperience working in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other cGMP regulated environmentsStrong data analysis skills using tools such as Power BI, SAP Business Objects, Tableau. Advanced Excel and data manipulation skills.Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) and material requirements planning systems (MRP), including as SAP or Microsoft DynamicsStrong communication skills with ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams#LI-OnsiteThe salary for this position is expected to range between $ 85,400 and 158,600 per year. The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors. Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards. US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.To learn more about the culture, rewards and benefits we offer our people click here.