Job Summary

Provide focused leadership for Materials Management. Develops and ensures effective and efficient operations of contracting, receiving, storage, distribution and inventory management of the Memphis Cell Therapy CDMO sites on a day-to-day basis.

• Directs and maintains a comprehensive material distribution and receiving program in a CGMP regulated environment.
• Direct teams to remove obstacles and implement practices which ensure customers receive product in a timely manner using cost efficient practices (workforce planning, inventory management, purchasing, systems utilization).
• Develops and manages the annual budget for Materials Management.
• Hires and retains a diverse, highly qualified staff and provides ongoing performance feedback and maintains a safe and professional work environment.
• Directs periodic inventories as appropriate.
• Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.
• Ability to create and present well-organized reports/plans/ideas and other information to various levels of leadership.
• Experience with electronic inventory control and tracking systems (ERP).
• CMRP Certification (Certified Materials and Resource Professional) is a plus.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree In Business Administration or Supply Chain/Materials Management related body of knowledge, an equivalent combination of education and work experience
• 6+ years Materials Management experience with pattern of progressing responsibilities.
• Experience leading Materials Management teams. Experience in a GMP CDMO operation is highly desired
• Experience working with Material Management software. Experience with global supply chain teams including policy and procedure development, strategy formulation, regulatory compliance, quality systems and product life cycle planning. Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross division business unit model preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.

Compensation Data

The pay range for this position is $130,000 - $155,000. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors but not limited to experience, skills, education and location.