Material planner

Material Planner

Itech Consult AG

Vacant since: 04.06.2026 | Number of jobs: 1 | 4303 Kaiseraugst (AG) | 80%-100% | Immediately | Permanent

Background

The Materials Management Organization is a cornerstone of the Production Site Kaiseraugst including the management of production planning, detailed scheduling, materials planning and master data. As a Material Planner you are playing a crucial role in our Planning Community and the site in general to ensure reliable and robust supply out of the largest Drug Product Manufacturing Site within the Roche network. In this role, you will plan and manage a broad portfolio of primary, secondary and/or tertiary packaging materials, process aids and excipients, ensuring continuous availability towards an optimized production schedule for Sterile and Packaging Manufacturing operations.

The Perfect Candidate

The perfect candidate is a self-directed supply chain professional with experience in procurement, planning, and/or purchasing. They are process-oriented, anticipate operational issues, and confidently manage multiple priorities with strong attention to detail. A proactive problem-solver with a lean mindset, they take full ownership of new challenges and collaborate effectively across stakeholders. Excellent communication and influencing skills in both English and German are essential for this role.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Ensuring that our manufacturing units are adequately supplied with direct materials such as packaging materials, process aid and production-supporting auxiliary materials.
• Inventory management and definition of risk mitigation actions, as well as defining and implementing measures for efficient processes (management of safety stocks, process optimisation, risk analysis).
• Point of contact for all related suppliers regarding deliveries and tracking of purchase orders.
• Maintain effective communication among all business partners (e.g. Manufacturing Units, Procurement, External Suppliers, Master Production Scheduler, Detailed Schedulers, Quality, Warehouse, Logistics, etc.).
• Actively drive continuous improvement processes, challenge/question the status quo and collaborate on projects within Materials.
• Management in cooperation with internal and external stakeholders.

Must Haves

• A supply chain professional with experience in procurement, planning and/or purchasing.
• Capability of prioritizing and managing multiple topics and commitments, understanding the impact your role is driving, anticipating operational issues, focusing on details when needed, and recommending solutions.
• Demonstrated abilities to think through the process, considering upstream and downstream stakeholders and using the process effectively to achieve results.
• Takes initiative, embraces new opportunities, conveys sense of urgency and is not afraid to take over or lead new responsibilities and/or challenges.
• Excellent communications skills in English and German and the ability to effectively communicate and influence across all levels of the organization.
• Self-directed individual with strong interpersonal and collaborative skills with a passion for teamwork and continuous improvement.

Location

• Work location: 4303 Kaiseraugst (AG)
• Workload: 80%-100%
• Employment start: Immediately
• Employment duration: Permanent

Qualification

• Skill level: skilled
• Work experience: More than 1 year
• Education: Vocational education and training with the Swiss Federal VET Diploma or equivalent

Language Skills

• German – Orally: Very good knowledge, Written: Very good knowledge
• English – Orally: Very good knowledge, Written: Very good knowledge