Materials Supply Chain Planner

Job Summary:

This position is a full-time, subject matter expert and Materials Supply Chain Planner for the Gates Biomanufacturing Facility located on the Anschutz Medical Campus and serves on the Supply Chain Team. This role will serve on strategic projects and provide high-level consultation on materials planning and purchasing. This position also has master scheduling responsibilities, which encompasses scheduling projects, interdependencies, and labor resources, highlighting constraints and conflicts, and facilitating resolutions or effective changes to the plant-wide master schedule. In collaboration with the Supply Chain Planning Manager, this role will facilitate the ERP system, plan supplies, schedule manufacturing resources, and work as a member of the Supply Chain team to execute manufacturing plans and meet client requirements.

The individual in this role will use their expertise to provide holistic supply chain support, which includes analyzing sourcing, purchasing and manufacturing performance and making recommendations to leadership, and supporting the development and implementation of material planning and inventory control processes.

The Materials Supply Chain Planner will work directly with the Supply Chain Supervisor, the Program Management Office Manager, and the Quality and Operations groups to support the continuous supply of materials, to maintain adequate inventory levels, and to enable GMP Cell Therapy and Biologic production runs.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist with the planning, master schedule, warehouse, inventory, transactions, finite scheduling, and distribution of GMP and research-grade production supplies and final products. The ability to work with time/temperature-sensitive and critically controlled materials under pressure and with tight deadlines is essential.

Develop and maintain an extensive knowledge of materials needs as designated by the Management for Cell Therapy and Biological Production Departments, including production trends, requirements forecasting, and related conditions.

Assist with the implementation and administration of an electronic enterprise resource planning and inventory management system. Assist with managing all master data in the system. Performs system administration tasks as necessary. Responsible for all inventory management functions, tasks, and system set up.

Coordinate with Procurement Associate to communicate purchasing opportunities and potential supply, cost impacts to the Executive Management Team, and recommend appropriate actions to minimize any negative impact.

Assist in the resolution of product complaints and recommend supplier changes as necessary.

Responsible for planning, scheduling, and execution of picklist fulfillment, kit issuance, and warehouse functions.

Works closely with Project Management and Department Management to implement and maintain Resource Management and Capacity plans

Work Location:

Hybrid - this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 3 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.

Why Join Us:

The opportunity offered by the Gates Biomanufacturing Facility (GBF) is one of a kind. They blend the best of a large research organization of over 40,000 employees strong, with the family atmosphere of working with a team of 50+ highly dedicated people, operating on a top tier research campus - the University of Colorado - Anschutz Medical Campus.

The GBF and its partners on the CU Anschutz Medical Campus are delivering lifesaving therapies and working to develop more every day. They are only limited by their resources and need you to make their journey a success!

In addition to the amazing benefits offered, a few links are included below, identifying some of the exciting life sciences the GBF is delivering to patients.

The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition benefits, ECO pass, paid time off - vacation, sick, and holidays and more. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits-wellness.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Production Operations, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering or a directly related field from an accredited institution. Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.

• Three (3) years Supply Chain experience with an emphasis in one or more of the following areas:

  • Materials planning and management

  • Inventory Control

  • Warehouse Management

  • Logistics

  • Production Scheduling

• Experience working with Materials Requirements Planning (MRP), Inventory Management, using an electronic ERP system (i.e., mid-market systems, such as Great Plains, Microsoft Dynamics etc.).

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with high inventory turn-over, critical lead times and hazardous/temperature sensitive materials.

• APICS training with certification.

• Experience working in an FDA regulated environment (i.e., cGMP, GDP), strongly desired.

• Participation in a Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement team.

• System implementation and training experience.

• Extensive experience using Smartsheet and excel worksheet functions.

Conditions of Employment:

• This position may require weekend work and work outside of normal work hours to accommodate the completion of release testing or other critical processes which cross shifts. While not typical, this irregularity of work hours should be expected.

Competencies/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Technical Skills

• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Excel and proficient computer skills in Word, PowerPoint, Smartsheet, and Outlook required.

• Ability to navigate a complex environment and to interpret and implement rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

• Must be able to consistently produce accurate, professional quality report with strong analytical capabilities.

• Proficient in MRP and Inventory Control systems and processes.

• Extensive working knowledge of Materials Requirements Planning (MRP), Inventory Management, using an electronic ERP system (i.e., mid-market systems, such as Great Plains, Microsoft Dynamics etc.).

Soft Skills

• Proven ability to implement process improvement initiatives.

• Ability to influence others.

• Possess effective time-management skills.

• Must be able to work with little supervision and use independent judgment. Capable of working as an individual or in a team setting.

• Ability to work well with people and project a professional image to vendors and coworkers.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Desire to learn and grow professionally and be an integral part of a high functioning team.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally, plus strong presentation skills.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.

• Outstanding customer service skills.

• Motivated self-starter capable of operating in a detail-oriented, flexible, professional, and can-do attitude required

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

2. Curriculum vitae / Resume

3. Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Questions should be directed to: Vanessa McWhirt vanessa.mcwhirt@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Screening begins on February 13, 2026.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $59,396 - $75,552.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.