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Orca Bio is a commercial-stage biotechnology company developing next-generation cell therapies for blood cancer patients. The company has built a state-of-the-art 100,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Sacramento, CA to ensure consistent and reliable delivery of high-precision cell therapy products.
The Material Planner will be responsible for developing and maintaining material requirements based on production plans, patient demand, forecasts, bills of materials, lead times, and inventory levels. Key responsibilities include monitoring inventory levels, shelf life, and expiration risks; coordinating with Procurement, Warehouse, Quality, QC, and suppliers to ensure materials are ordered, received, and available when needed; and identifying and proactively communicating material shortages and supply constraints that could impact manufacturing schedules or patient delivery.
The role requires reviewing upcoming production schedules, confirming material readiness for manufacturing campaigns and patient-specific production requirements, and partnering with Production Planning, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to resolve material needs and constraints. The Material Planner will also provide backup coverage for the Production Planner/Scheduler, including production scheduling and schedule changes. Additional responsibilities include maintaining material planning parameters, reports, dashboards, and KPIs to improve inventory visibility and planning accuracy; supporting development and continuous improvement of material planning processes; and performing planning activities in accordance with GMP requirements and company procedures.
The position is based in Sacramento and requires working in a GMP manufacturing environment. Physical demands include occasional stair climbing, sitting, standing, and walking. The role involves working with or around biological materials and requires comfort with video-based meetings.
**Requirements:**
- A.S. degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred in Supply Chain, Operations, Industrial Engineering, Business, Life Sciences, or related field
- 3+ years of experience in material planning, supply planning, production planning, inventory management, or related function within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, cell therapy, medical device, or other regulated manufacturing environment
- Experience using ERP/MRP systems for material planning and inventory management
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
- High attention to detail and demonstrated ability to identify and resolve supply constraints proactively
- Ability to work effectively in a GMP environment and follow controlled processes
