Senior Production Material Planner

At the heart of QIAGEN's business is a vision to make improvements in life possible.

We are on an exciting mission to make a real difference in science and healthcare. We are still the entrepreneurial company we started out as and have today achieved a size where we can bring our full power to many initiatives and to our presence across the globe.
Our most valuable asset are our employees - more than 6000 in over 35 locations around the world. Our ambition is to ensure we have outstanding and passionate people working in the best teams and we are constantly looking for new talent to join us.
There are few players who have shaped the world of modern science and healthcare as much as QIAGEN, and we have only just started.
If you are looking to advance your career, are seeking new challenges and opportunities, enjoy working in dynamic and international, diverse teams and want to make a real impact on people's lives, then QIAGEN is where you need to be.

Join us. At QIAGEN, you make a difference every day.

We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Production and Material Planner to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the efficient and timely procurement, planning, and management of materials to support production operations. This role demands strong analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities:

- Sales-Oriented Production Planning: Based on sales to plan production and materials. Monitor production status.

- Material Planning: Develop effective strategies to ensure adequate inventory levels and timely availability of materials for production.

- Understand Product Structure: Quickly learn a LIMS-like system to understand product structure and its relationship with production tasks and sales.

- Procurement: Place orders within or between companies in SRM.

- Inventory Management: Monitor and control inventory levels to minimize excess stock and reduce holding costs while meeting production requirements.

- Demand Forecasting: Work with the sales to obtain customer forecasts. Analyze historic sales data to predict material requirements and planning accordingly.

- Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices to enhance material planning efficiency and effectiveness.

- Reporting: Generate and maintain reports on material status, inventory levels, and supplier performance, providing insights and recommendations to management.

- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field. Scientific background is preferred.

- Minimum of 5 years of experience in planning or procurement, production operations, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

- Quick learning ability

- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

- Excellent communication skills

- Strategic thinker

- Proficiency in material planning software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team

- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills

At the heart of QIAGEN are our people who drive our success. We act with passion, always challenging the status quo to drive innovation and continuous improvement. We inspire with our leadership and make an impact with our actions. We create a collaborative, safe and engaging workplace which forms the basis for high performing individuals and teams. We drive accountability and entrepreneurial decision-making and want you to excel your growth and shape the future of QIAGEN.

QIAGEN is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), sex stereotyping (including but not limited to assumptions about a person's appearance or behavior, gender roles, gender expression, or gender identity), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

QIAGEN complies with applicable laws regarding the confidentiality of employee health information and the reasonable accommodation of individuals with disabilities and/or sincerely held religious beliefs. Candidates who require accommodation should contact Benefits@QIAGEN.com. This policy is part of QIAGEN's ongoing efforts to support public health efforts and to ensure the safety and-well-being of its employees, customers, business partners, and community.