Materials Planning & Supplier Operations Manager

Lead the Future of Pharmaceutical Supply Operations as a Materials Planning & Supplier Operations Manager

Location: Indianapolis, IN | Pay rate : $55–$62.50 | Schedule: Must be flexible; this is a 24/7 operation

Are you a strategic supply chain leader who thrives in complex manufacturing environments? Do you excel at driving operational continuity, optimizing procurement strategies, and building high-performing supplier networks?

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a global leader in innovative medicine to find a Materials Planning & Supplier Operations Manager who will play a mission-critical role in ensuring uninterrupted manufacturing operations at a cutting-edge pharmaceutical production campus in Indianapolis.

In this high-impact leadership role, you’ll oversee end-to-end materials planning, procurement execution, supplier performance, inventory optimization, and CAPEX sourcing—helping deliver life-changing therapies to patients worldwide.

What You’ll Do

Materials Planning & MRP Leadership

• Own site-level materials planning execution and MRP governance across manufacturing operations

• Drive exception-based planning strategies that reduce reactive purchasing and planning instability

• Lead root-cause investigations into material shortages, supplier constraints, and production disruptions

• Partner with Production Planning teams to ensure material readiness supports executable manufacturing schedules

Procurement & CAPEX Operations

• Lead end-to-end procurement execution for:

  • Direct and indirect production materials

  • Site-based operational services

  • Capital equipment and infrastructure investments (CAPEX)

• Ensure compliance with global sourcing strategies, procurement governance, and financial controls

• Oversee CAPEX sourcing prioritization aligned with project timelines and technical requirements

• Directly manage and mentor a dedicated CAPEX Buyer

Supplier Performance & Risk Management

• Manage supplier performance related to delivery reliability, responsiveness, and issue resolution

• Identify and mitigate supply, capacity, and commercial risks impacting operations

• Drive corrective actions with suppliers and cross-functional partners including Engineering, Quality, and Global Procurement

Inventory & Operational Excellence

• Manage inventory health including excess, obsolete, blocked, and slow-moving materials

• Define safety stock and coverage strategies aligned with operational risk profiles

• Support working capital optimization while safeguarding production continuity

• Establish KPIs, governance standards, and continuous improvement initiatives across planning and procurement functions

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Serve as the site lead for material readiness and procurement performance discussions

• Contribute strategic input to S&OP and operational risk planning

• Build organizational capability through coaching, process discipline, and structured problem-solving

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field

• 5 years of progressive experience in materials planning and procurement within pharmaceutical manufacturing operations

• Strong expertise in:

  • MRP and materials planning

  • Procurement execution

  • Supplier performance management

  • Inventory optimization

• Experience working in GMP-regulated manufacturing environments

• SAP MM/PP and ERP systems proficiency (D365 experience is a plus)

• Demonstrated leadership experience managing teams and cross-functional initiatives

• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and communication skills

• Ability to perform effectively under operational pressure in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

• English fluency required

Preferred Qualifications

• CPIM, CSCP, PMP certification and/or MBA

• Experience in nuclear medicine or highly regulated manufacturing industries

• Exposure to capital project environments and CAPEX sourcing

• Experience supporting multiple manufacturing technologies

• Participation in operational transformation or site growth initiatives

Work Environment & Flexibility

This is a full-time 40-hour/week role supporting a 24/7 pharmaceutical manufacturing operation. Flexibility is required to support business-critical activities across a continuous production environment.

Apply Today

If you’re ready to take ownership of a critical supply chain leadership function and make a meaningful impact in pharmaceutical manufacturing operations, we want to hear from you.

Apply now to join PDS Tech Commercial and help shape the future of innovative medicine manufacturing.

Pay Details: $55.00 to $62.50 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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