Senior Manager - Material Supply Planning

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Our purpose points the way

In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity's biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It's how we've gotten so far. And it's how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless.

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Join us as a Senior Manager - Material Supply Planning

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven leader to oversee and optimize end-to-end supply chain operations within MMA Operations. This role will lead three key teams-Material Supply & Business Process Support, Bulk Scheduling, and Finishing Scheduling-to ensure seamless production planning, material availability, and continuous process improvement.

In this role you'll make an impact by:

• Direct and develop strategies for Material Supply, Bulk Scheduling, and Finishing Scheduling teams.

• Act as a key member of the MMA Leadership Team (MMA-LT), contributing to operational leadership and strategic planning.

• Ensure timely replenishment of raw materials and packaging.

• Oversee master data maintenance, new material setup, and product budgeting.

• Drive continuous improvement of SAP workflows and business processes.

• Release and manage production schedules across fermentation, freeze-drying, blending, packaging, and finishing work centers.

• Ensure optimal capacity utilization, cost efficiency, and product availability.

• Align production schedules with customer demand and inventory targets.

• Develop and refine scheduling tools to enhance speed, agility, and cost-effectiveness.

• Conduct bottleneck analysis and support capacity investment decisions.

• Synchronize lot sizes and inventory flow across production steps.

• Simplify and mature business processes for greater efficiency.

• Administer capacity cost budgets, including external storage costs.

• Support Technical Development Plans with data-driven insights and recommendations.

To succeed you must hold:

• Bachelor's degree required; master's degree in supply chain or engineering preferred.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in production and/or supply chain management (experience at Novonesis is a plus).

• Proven leadership experience with strong collaboration and influence skills.

• Deep understanding of production and business processes.

• Strong analytical and financial acumen.

• Proficiency in SAP and other planning tools.

Location: West Allis, WI (Hybrid)

Application deadline: August 4, 2025

Expected salary range: $155,000 - $175,000

Benefits you will enjoy:

• 401(k) with up to a 9% company contribution

• Minimum of 3 weeks of vacation plus 12 holidays and 2 weeks of Wellness Time

• Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance

• Healthcare savings account option

• Employee assistance program

• Parental leave

• Tuition reimbursement

• All benefits begin on your first day

Could our purpose be yours? Then apply today!

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