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Global Material Planner, Senior

KBI Biopharma
Durham, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 9/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/24/2026
At KBI, we are creating planning processes to support the company’s growth and position it as the next generation CDMO. The Global Supply Chain Sr. Planning is a unique role to lead global Material Planning and Execution with the two ultimate goals of ensure that accurate and compliant materials are available and delivered to Manufacturing sites when needed while maintaining a reasonable cashflow.

Job Responsibilities

  • Batch Readiness: 98% batch readiness on the frozen time fence and 98% Stockroom Material Readiness.
  • Purchase Requisition (PR) Management.
  • Ensure Vendor Forecasts are accurate at all times.
  • Manage Demand alterations.
  • Ensure MRP Parameters are maintained such as Lead Times, ABC Classification, Min Max Levels.
  • Proactively identify supply risks and draft contingency plans.
  • Internal Customer Service: Cohesive workflow between planners and buyers
  • Perform other work-related duties as assigned.


Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

  • 1 to 3 years of relevant Planning experience
  • Bachelor’ Degree
  • Strong analytical skills
  • SAP experience
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to demonstrate a sense of urgency to complete tasks on time.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with other team members and your internal customers.
  • Basic computer skills i.e. Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
  • Ability to work in a team environment.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, verbal as well as written, to include listening. Ability to clearly articulate business priorities to all company employees when and if required
  • Travel 10-15% of the time


KBI Biopharma, Inc. is an EEO/AA employer and actively seeks to diversify its work force. Therefore, all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status, are strongly encouraged to apply.

I understand that neither the completion of this application nor any other part of my consideration for employment establishes any obligation for KBI Biopharma, Inc. to hire me. If I am hired, I understand that either KBI Biopharma, Inc. or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and without prior notice. I understand that no representative of KBI Biopharma, Inc. has the authority to make any assurance to the contrary.

I attest with my signature below that I have given to KBI Biopharma, Inc. true and complete information on this application. No requested information has been concealed. I authorize KBI Biopharma, Inc. to contact references provided for employment reference checks. If any information I have provided is untrue, or if I have concealed material information, I understand that this will constitute cause for the denial of employment or immediate dismissal.

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