Raw Material Planner Location: This position is based in our Portsmouth, NH office. The typical work schedule is Monday through Friday during regular business hours. What you will get: Below you will find a comprehensive summary of the benefits package we offer: Performance-related bonus. Medical, dental and vision insurance. 401(k) matching plan. Life insurance, as well as short-term and long-term disability insurance. Employee assistance programs. Paid time off (PTO). Compensation for this role will be determined by the candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience, and relevant knowledge. What will you do: As a Materials Planner, you will ensure the timely planning, procurement, and availability of materials required to support production schedules while maintaining optimal inventory levels and supplier performance. Convert planned orders into material plans and manage material requirements to support manufacturing schedules. Partner with Supply Planners and Schedulers to maintain accurate and responsive material plans. Create and maintain material planning parameters within SAP and related planning systems. Convert purchase requisitions into purchase orders to support production requirements. Coordinate with internal stakeholders and vendors to expedite material availability and resolve supply issues. Manage material-related KPIs and reporting to ensure supply chain performance and inventory visibility. Support forecasting activities for non-BOM materials and consumable inventory requirements. Collaborate with planning and operations teams to establish inventory targets and safety stock levels. Monitor and facilitate on-time material availability, including support for testing and release timelines. Maintain accurate material, vendor, and purchasing data within SAP. Manage supplier performance and resolve delivery, quality, pricing, and compliance issues. Process vendor returns, replacements, and material discrepancy investigations as needed. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supply chain efficiency and material availability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and support additional departmental responsibilities as needed. What we are looking for: High school diploma required; Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related field preferred. Previous experience in materials planning, purchasing, procurement, supply chain, manufacturing, or inventory management preferred. Working knowledge of SAP ERP systems and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) processes. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, develop metrics, and identify root causes of supply chain issues. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint. Experience utilizing business intelligence and reporting tools to support operational decision-making. Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple functions. Experience managing supplier relationships and resolving material availability challenges. Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Understanding of inventory management principles, purchasing processes, and supply planning concepts. Knowledge of GMP-regulated manufacturing environments preferred. Strong attention to detail and a commitment to continuous improvement. About Lonza At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of. Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board. Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now. Every day, our teams across the world work together to turn scientific breakthroughs into life-changing medicines that reach up to 100 million patients a year. Lonza is a place where people can make a unique impact, grow their careers and belong. You will feel at home at Lonza if you: Take ownership, step forward, and enjoy meaningful responsibility Love solving problems and thrive in a complex, fast-moving environment Are curious, always looking to learn and improve Work collaboratively, contributing to something bigger than yourself Are motivated to make a difference through work that impacts customers and their patients Why Lonza: We are a place of unique opportunity, where your ideas, expertise and ambition can make a real difference. Here, you will have the freedom to grow, the support to succeed and the chance to contribute to work that matters. We are the makers of the medicines of tomorrow. Join us. Be you. Apply Now www.lonza.com/careers

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