Material Management Specialist – Pharma / Life Science Supply Chain (m/f/d) in Ludwigshafen am Rhein

Are you looking for a responsible role to ensure and smoothly manage the material supply at a pharmaceutical production site, while strictly adhering to all regulatory requirements (GxP/GMP)? For our global pharmaceutical network in Ludwigshafen am Rhein, we are seeking a dedicated Material Management Specialist (m/f/d). In this position, you can expect an independent and dynamic role within the Life Science Supply Chain.

Material Supply & Inventory Control: Independent and GMP-compliant management of the material supply for (bio)pharmaceutical production based on product-specific and regulatory requirements, as well as continuous inventory control of sensitive pharmaceutical materials to actively prevent write-downs (scrap prevention) through precise planning. Master Data & Component Management: Creation, maintenance, and validation of planning-specific material master data in the ERP system, taking into account pharmaceutical specifications (e.g., shelf life), as well as independent, proactive management of component changes within the framework of life cycle management (life science product launches & discontinuations). GxP & Deviation Management: Initiation, technical evaluation, and processing of change controls (change requests) and deviations (CAPAs) in the highly regulated pharmaceutical environment. Interface & Meeting Coordination: Cross-functional collaboration and coordination in global life science planning meetings (including with Global Supply Planning, Regulatory Affairs, Brand Management, Packaging, and Production Planning).

• Bachelor's degree in natural sciences (life sciences), pharmaceutical engineering, industrial engineering or a relevant qualification (e.g. in pharmacy or pharmaceutical logistics) with at least 5 years of professional experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Essential: Solid professional experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry as well as in-depth knowledge of working under GxP / GMP guidelines.
• Familiarity with pharmaceutical quality systems (handling change control and deviations).
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Power BI) as well as SAP user knowledge (especially in the MM module) and understanding of system-supported pharmaceutical supply chains.
• Excellent written and spoken English skills for communication within the global pharmaceutical network.
• A high degree of independence, a strong sense of quality and responsibility (quality mindset), and the ability to navigate confidently in a dynamic, regulated environment.

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