Associate Director of Raw Materials Planning - Fraser Dove International : Job Details

This role requires a full time on site presence and relocation to New Hampshire!

Do you thrive in roles that blend operational leadership with cross-functional collaboration?

Are you passionate about optimising supply chains to support life-changing innovation?

Fraser Dove International is partnering exclusively with a leading life sciences organisation. Operating from a state-of-the-art facility in New Hampshire.

Our client is seeking a strategic and hands-on leader to head their raw material planning operations and drive end-to-end supply chain efficiency.

Your objectives:

As the Associate Director, Raw Material Planning, you will be measured against the

following objectives:

What you will do:

As the Associate Director, Raw Material Planning, your duties and responsibilities will

include:

· Lead raw material planning, procurement, and inventory operations to ensure uninterrupted production.

· Manage supplier relationships, conducting quarterly business reviews and driving performance improvements.

· Ensure planning processes adhere to GMP, FDA, and safety regulations.

· Collaborate cross-functionally with Quality, Production, and Logistics to resolve issues and align on priorities.

· Drive Lean Six Sigma projects and promote a culture of continuous improvement.

· Analyse supply chain data to proactively mitigate risks and optimise inventory.

· Utilise SAP or equivalent ERP systems for demand-supply alignment and planning efficiency.

What you will bring:

These are the skills and experience you will need to succeed

as the Associate Director, Raw Material Planning:

· 7+ years of experience in supply chain planning, procurement, or inventory management.

· 3+ years in a leadership role with a proven track record of managing teams.

· Strong vendor management and negotiation skills in a GMP-regulated environment.

· Experience with Lean Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt certification preferred).

· Proficiency in SAP (MM/PP modules) or similar ERP systems.

· Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or a related field.

· APICS/CPIM certification and advanced data analytics skills (Power BI, Tableau) are preferred.