Material Planner in Oxford

About OrganOx

OrganOx is a commercial stage organ technology company dedicated to developing technologies to improve outcomes for patients with acute or chronic organ failure. The company was established as a spin out of the University of Oxford in 2008 and is now part of the Terumo Group. OrganOx is a pioneer in normothermic machine perfusion (NMP). Its flagship platform, the metra, is available for use in the U.S., Europe, Canada, and Australia. It has been utilized in over 7,000 liver transplants to date to keep donor livers in a metabolically active state outside the body enabling longer preservation times and functional assessment of the organ prior to transplant, leading to an increased number of organs available for transplant.

Founded in 1921, Terumo Corporation (TSE:4543) strives to fulfil its mission of "Contributing to Society through Healthcare" by providing a comprehensive range of solutions in the fields of therapeutic procedures, hospital operations, and life sciences in more than 160 countries and regions.

Position Summary

The Material Planner will play a vital role in supporting the planning and coordination of materials required for medical device production, research & development and servicing. This entry-level position is designed for recent graduates with industrial experience, seeking to develop their career in planning and materials management within a regulated medical technology environment. This role would also suit an individual with practical experience in a similar role gained via vocational training or apprenticeship. This is an on-site role in Oxford to allow for collaboration with key stakeholders across the business.

Major Responsibilities

• With guidance and support from the Planning Manager, the Material Planner will be responsible for forecasting the supply and demand for components and spare parts using historical data and input from Engineering, Servicing and other internal stakeholders.
• Ensuring the efficient flow of materials from suppliers to production, engineering and other internal requirements.
• Monitoring inventory levels and coordinating replenishment for engineering projects and service plans.
• Liaising with production teams to ensure orders are fulfilled on time and materials are available as needed.
• Tracking and expediting material movements to avoid bottlenecks and delays.
• Creating, monitoring and managing production orders in the ERP system.
• Communicating material requirements, delivery schedules and resolving supply issues in collaboration with procurement.
• Participating in cross-functional projects to improve material planning processes and operational efficiency.
• Supporting initiatives to enhance delivery performance and cost optimisation.
• Ensuring all material planning activities comply with relevant standards (ISO 13485, FDA, BSI).
• Maintaining accurate records and supporting audit readiness.
• Adhere to the letter and spirit of OrganOx's Code of Conduct and all other company policies.

Requirements Skills & Experience

• Recent graduate in a manufacturing, supply chain, engineering or a related discipline, preferably with a year in industry; OR an individual with practical experience in a similar role gained via vocational training or apprenticeship.
• Very strong analytical and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Familiarity with an ERP system would be an advantage.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Microsoft Excel.
• Interest in working within a regulated environment.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in manufacturing, supply chain management, engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Benefits

At OrganOx, we value innovation, evidence, integrity, teamwork, respect, and passion. We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including healthcare and retirement plans. We support work-life balance and provide opportunities for ongoing professional development.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation race, or any other characteristics protected by law.