Associate - Supply Chain Materials Planner - Foundry

Company: Eli Lilly and Company
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: June 28, 2025

Job Description:

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world. Organization and Position Overview Lilly recently announced a $4.5 billion investment to create the Lilly Medicine Foundry, a new center for advanced manufacturing and drug development. The first-ever facility of its kind, combining research and manufacturing in a single location, the Medicine Foundry will allow Lilly to further develop innovative solutions to optimize manufacturing processes and increase capacity for clinical trial medicines, while also reducing costs and environmental impact. The Supply Chain organization has responsibility for scheduling the processes for the Lilly Medicine Foundry operations and supporting manufacturing of clinical trial materials with all inbound and outbound material flows. The Buyer/Planner plays a critical role within the Supply Chain organization by translating forecasts into the master schedule, preparing weekly supply chain reports and leveraging the Materials Resource Planning (MRP) to purchase materials/components to support all site operation-related activities. The initial phase of the project will require extensive cross-functional work with procurement, quality, master data, and warehouse operations to deliver an operational MRP system. As the site transitions to the production phase, the Buyer/Planners are the key link for all functions at the site and in the broader supply chain for scheduling updates and issue resolution. The role is also responsible for ensuring adherence to inventory strategies for critical raw material and consumables to meet the needs of the business. This role requires a strong understanding of the business and is expected to influence decisions and strategies across multiple functional disciplines at site level. Key Responsibilities: Manage the operation of the MRP process Creation of purchase orders with accurate quantities and delivery timelines Ensure purchase orders are aligned to dual sourcing strategies where relevant Ensure inventory levels are maintained at appropriate safety stock levels to meet production requirements Support the business with minimizing excess, obsolete and expired products Manage ordering process to meet forecasted operational requirements Be responsible for the day-to-day relationship with vendors: lead time, quotes, purchase order updates and queries, delivery timelines, documentation mismatch, returns, payment issues (GRIR) etc. Engage in key scheduling and planning huddles & meetings to provide updates on delivery schedules and requirements to meet production Maintain accurate master data for the Buying Planning function: safety stock levels, PIR, lead times, incoterms etc. Support quality and technical function with vendor complaints and supplier change notifications Proactively engage cross functionally to resolve supply constraints Proactively engage in scenario planning and produce concise report on risk for own products Buying Planning representative on cross functional team Proactively review forecasted inventory projections to identify risk Identify and lead process improvements within the buying planning function to align with the strategic direction of the business Preparation of supply chain reports on a weekly, monthly, quarterly and ad hoc basis Preparation of Supply Chain metrics Buying Planning representative for critical supply review meetings both onsite and at functional level Do you have relevant qualifications or experience in purchasing / supply chain areas? Join the Lilly team and be a part of our exciting story of innovation and impact! Minimum Qualification Requirements: Bachelor degree in supply chain, management, engineering or related field. Minimum of 3 years supply chain or related experience, preferably in a regulated environment. Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization and/or visas for this role. Preferences: MRP / SAP experience in a complex manufacturing environment Pilot plant/ Manufacturing / Biotech experience New product introduction experience desirable Excel: intermediate level Excellent communication skills both oral and written Ability to present information in a clear, concise manner Other Information: Initial location at Lilly Technology Center, Indianapolis. Permanent location at the new Lilly Medicines Foundry in Lebanon, Indiana. Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form ( https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation ) for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response. Lilly is proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and are open to all employees. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, Black Employees at Lilly, Chinese Culture Network, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), PRIDE (LGBTQ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN), Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL), enAble (for people with disabilities). Learn more about all of our groups. Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $57,750 - $84,700 Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees. WeAreLilly

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