Supply Chain Specialist

Supply Chain Specialist

At Terumo, we advance lifesaving medical technologies to benefit society. Are you eager to make a difference with us? Here, you’ll grow your expertise while staying true to your personal aspirations.

Guided by our Japanese heritage, we act with respect, take ownership, and pursue continuous improvement. If you see yourself in our values, keep reading; this might be the opportunity you're looking for

Department Info

You will join our Supply Chain Management team, a diverse and collaborative team supporting the reliable flow of materials for our manufacturing activities. The team brings together responsibilities across material planning, procurement, material master data, warehouse operations and GMP-related supply chain activities.

Working closely together, the team connects Supply Chain with Manufacturing, MSAT, Quality Assurance and other departments across the organization. Collaboration and open communication are central to how the team operates, with colleagues sharing knowledge and supporting each other across the different areas of Supply Chain

Job Summary

As Supply Chain Specialist you will take ownership of material master data in SAP, ensuring that materials are created, maintained and updated accurately to support our supply chain and manufacturing activities. Alongside this core responsibility, you will manage the planning and purchasing of assigned materials, monitor inventory and coordinate directly with internal stakeholders and suppliers. This hands-on role offers the opportunity to develop broad supply chain expertise while becoming a key link between accurate data, material availability and our manufacturing operations.

Job Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, revise and extend material master data in SAP, ensuring data is complete and accurate.
• Coordinate master data requests with relevant departments and resolve data-related questions or issues.
• Support material planning based on production requirements and demand provided by internal stakeholders.
• Maintain demand plans for assigned materials and consumables.
• Work with suppliers to coordinate material availability, inventory preparation and delivery schedules.
• Create and follow up purchase requisitions and purchase orders for direct materials.
• Monitor inventory levels, consumption trends, turnover and materials at risk of becoming slow-moving.
• Support the optimization of safety stocks, reorder points, minimum order quantities and replenishment parameters.
• Work with internal stakeholders and suppliers to address material shortages and supply-related issues.
• Support new supplier and material qualification activities in collaboration with Quality Assurance and other departments.
• Support material-related Change Controls and CAPAs when required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across master data, planning, inventory and supply chain processes.

Profile Description

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Information Management or a related field, or an equivalent qualification supported by relevant experience.
• You may be a recent graduate or bring initial professional experience in supply chain, master data, logistics, purchasing or a related area.
• You have a strong interest in working with ERP systems and data. Initial SAP or material master data experience is an advantage, but not essential.
• You combine attention to detail with a structured and accurate way of working.
• You are analytical, organized and comfortable coordinating several operational activities.
• You communicate confidently and enjoy working with different internal teams and external suppliers.
• You are proactive, collaborative and motivated to learn.
• Previous exposure to pharmaceutical manufacturing, GMP, procurement or material planning is an advantage, but not a requirement.
• You have a good command of English. German language skills are an advantage.

Offer

This role gives you the opportunity to build a broad foundation in supply chain while developing valuable expertise in SAP material master data, material planning, procurement and inventory management.

You will become part of an experienced and diverse team where collaboration and knowledge sharing are important. You do not need to arrive knowing every process. We are looking for someone with the right foundation, curiosity and attention to detail, and we will support you in developing your knowledge of our SAP environment and pharmaceutical supply chain processes.

At Terumo, the accuracy of our data and the reliability of our supply chain ultimately contribute to something bigger: making sure the materials needed for our healthcare products are available when they are needed. In this role, your day-to-day work supports our purpose of Advancing Healthcare with Heart.

Contact Person

Lukas Uytterhaegen - Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner EMEA

Working at Terumo means advancing healthcare with heart. Here, you are empowered to grow your own way, inspired to create to innovate, and supported as we get there together. Join us in shaping a healthier future for our patients, society, and each other.