Materials Inventory Manager

Rockville, MD

Direct Hire

**Great Pay and Benefits**

We are seeking a Manager of Materials Control and Inventory to support the development of our next generation medicine manufacturing platforms. Our manufacturing platform is comprised of modules that can chemically synthesize active pharmaceutical ingredients, purify crude products, and formulate into finished drug product. These modules are miniaturized and mobile and can be deployed anywhere in the world to strengthen pharmaceutical supply chain and enable local production of medicines. Reporting to the Director of Facilities, this position will be responsible for:

Responsibilities:

Receiving and Inventory Management

Develop and implement receiving and inventory management SOPs and warehousing requirements, including:
- Receiving, purchase order reconciliation, incoming inspection of goods received, receipt of goods into inventory control system and stored per storage specifications
- Material Warehousing per material storage specification and status (Development / Quarantine/ Released / Rejected)
- Inventory control, transfer procedures that maintain traceability for all material and finished goods
- Monitoring inventory expiry dates
- Shipping, maintain shipping documentation via inventory control procedures, ship per material storage / shipping specifications
- Maintain warehouse cleanliness
- Manage staff ensuring warehouse SOP compliance
Implement new receiving and inventory management policies and procedures.
Manage warehouse staff to execute SOPS efficiently and ensure effective and compliant execution of receiving, storage, and inventory management processes.

Distribution

Develop and implement requisition and distribution SOPs with a focus on efficiency, quality control and compliance
Manage staff to efficiently distribute supplies and equipment in compliance with all SOPs and quality standards.
Oversee routine disposition of incoming components for research, development, and GMP use

Quality Systems

Develop and ensure implementation of effective SOPs for procurement and inventory management.
Develop programs and SOPs for supplier quality.
Conduct market research, identify potential vendors/suppliers, develop RFPs in conjunction with COO, and Quality/Manufacturing departments
Obtain and review competitive bids, lead supplier selection process
Negotiate pricing and payment terms.
with selected vendors, update pricing annually and negotiate to manage increases.
Establish and maintain approved supplier list, including regular cost and performance reviews and updates.
Establish and maintain quality agreement with suppliers, including regular compliance reviews.
Maintain supplier/vendor relationships through regular communication.
Oversee critical material change management and work with Quality Team to investigate and assess final product impact.
Establish audit schedule based on risk assessment of supplier and ensure audit compliance.
Conduct audits of suppliers and CMOs; ensure compliance based on findings.
Manage material specification programs in coordination with Quality, Research and Development and Manufacturing Teams.
Review and streamline SOPS for supplies and equipment requisitions.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, biological, biotech, or basic sciences, or a related field.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in procurement, logistics or supply chain management.
Prior experience and proficiency in cGMP FDA materials management systems and processes
Experience developing and monitoring budgets, developing RFPs and negotiating contracts.
Strong analytical capabilities to evaluate deals and understand fair and optimal pricing structures.
Experience supervising a small staff and developing a team approach.
Experience working in fast-paced, entrepreneurial settings, in diverse, cross-functional teams, and reporting to multiple departments.
Strong communications skills, orally, in writing and in presentations.
Strong project management skills
Strong oral and written communication skills, detail oriented, capable of multi-tasking.
Innovative mindset and problem-solving approach
Proactive and resourceful
Energy and passion to thrive in a start-up environment and to deliver on the mission of the company

Desired Competencies:

5 years working in procurement, logistics or supply chain management with Pharma, biotech or GMP experience.

Please Apply Within or Contact Matthew.Werner@kellyservices.com

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