Material Scheduler – India CMO Sites

About the role

The Material Scheduler will execute material requirements planning across the manufacturing resource planning horizon for selected work centres within the External Supply India CMO network. The role ensures optimal inventory levels, manages slow‑moving and obsolete stock, and serves as the primary contact for the external supplier network.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain accurate incoming delivery data to support production schedules and system visibility.
• Execute weekly delivery schedules to supply components for the Production Fixed Frequency Repeating Schedule (FFRS).
• Monitor and ensure accuracy of supply‑critical fields in material‑related data systems.
• Measure supplier performance using defined KPIs and conduct performance management audits.
• Identify and mitigate stock‑at‑risk, raise Stock Adjustment Notes, and support inventory write‑off requests.
• Act as the primary contact for suppliers, sharing forecasts, purchase orders, and scheduling communications.
• Coordinate with functional teams to meet demand and supply objectives, resolve operational issues, and deliver materials to receiving sites.

Required profile

• Graduate in Science or B.Pharm.
• Additional qualification in Commerce, Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Demand Management, Supply Management, or Operations Management (desirable).
• Good understanding of material management, scheduling, supply chain processes, and ERP systems.
• Broad knowledge of planning and scheduling principles and practices.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel proficiency, including data analysis and presentation.
• Experience with ERP systems for material planning and data hygiene.