Materials Planner and Analyst
ABOUT ORGANOX:
OrganOx is an innovative, fast-paced, global medical device company with a mission to save lives, by making every donated organ count. We are a commercial stage organ technology company, spun out of the University of Oxford in 2008, committed to improving transplantation outcomes throughout the world.The company’s first product, the OrganOx metra® normothermic machine perfusion (NMP) system for liver transplantation, has been used to support more than 4,000 liver transplant operations globally. As part of our ongoing expansion, we seek Materials Planner and Analyst to join our team.
Position Summary
At OrganOx, we are driven by our commitment to innovation, evidence, integrity, teamwork, and respect, with a deep passion for transplantation. We seek individuals who share these values and are excited to contribute to our mission of transforming organ preservation and transplantation.
The Materials Planner and Analyst is responsible for ensuring high levels of material availability to internal and external customers and will support both Production and Servicing operations of the organisation.
Listed below are the key responsibilities of the role and a brief description of some of the key tasks to be performed. This list is not totally inclusive, and the job holder will be expected to complete tasks reasonably requested by the Supply Chain Manager or Operations Director.
Key Responsibilities- Data Accuracy and System Support
- Maintain high accuracy in SAP Item Master and planning data.
- Build and update Bill of Materials (BoMs) for manufacturing components and servicing spares in alignment with approved configurations.
- Production and Reporting
- Plan and execute SAP Production Orders to support the manufacturing plan. Identify material shortages and raise concerns with the Supply Chain Manager.
- Develop and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and other metrics using software such as PowerBi or SAP analytics.
- Create and manage a reporting system to ensure timely and accurate data delivery to relevant areas of the business.
- Process Improvement
- Lead the Material Requirements Planning (MRP) process to ensure timely purchase orders.
- Support organisational transformation projects and improve operational processes.
- Provide SAP guidance and support, becoming a subject matter expert in the system.
- Experience in a similar role within the medical, manufacturing, or related sector.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Proficiency in MRP and ERP systems, such as SAP.
- Strong analytical abilities with experience in handling complex datasets.
- Ability to work effectively across multi-disciplinary teams, including Production, Purchasing, Servicing, Quality, Engineering, and Finance.
- High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
- Adaptability in a continuously evolving environment with a keen eye for detail.
- Proactive approach with strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to continuous improvement.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Undergraduate degree in a related subject or similar demonstratable experience
- A minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in a materials planning role (essential).
- Formal Lean 6 Sigma training an advantage.
Benefits
At OrganOx, we value innovation, evidence, integrity, teamwork, respect, and passion. We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including healthcare and retirement plans. We support work-life balance and provide opportunities for ongoing professional development.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.