Material Coordinator, Supply Chain Operations

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The Material Coordinator reports to the Supply Chain Operations Supervisor and/or Manager. Manages cold chain and patient material receipt, release, dispensing, inventory, and shipping for CAR-T production per Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in controlled and/or classified environments under the supervision of Supply Chain Operations Management. The position must adhere to regulatory requirements while performing job functions. Job duties are performed in alignment with CAR-T production schedules, may require weekend work. Communication and initiation of production deviations and assistance with quality investigations are required, as applicable.

Key Responsibilities:

• Records patient material handling / operations data and information in a clear, concise, format according to proper cGxP requirements.
• Performs inspection and receipt of incoming patient materials per cold chain shipping requirements in coordination with defined specifications and in collaboration with Incoming Quality Control.
• Performs inventory control: cycle counts, material stocking, scrapping, destruction. Completes inventory / material transfer and movement within facility.
• Manages material expiry, lot / batch control, allocation and maintains material condition requirements. Maintains timing according to the production schedule to ensure on-time material transfers and availability.
• Completes transactions within an electronic data management system, i.e., Oracle.
• Performs inspection and receipt of incoming Apheresis and PBMC and prepares final product shipments for couriers.
• Quantifies and maintains materials in production dispensary. Perform apheresis receipt of incoming raw materials and prepares final product shipments for couriers.
• Maintains timing according to the production schedule to ensure on-time logistics. Records material handling data and information in a clear, concise, format according to proper GDPs.
• Works in a team based, cross-functional environment to complete warehousing tasks required by shift schedule.
• Completes training requirements in accordance to defined schedule / curricula. Periodically reviews and provides input on revisions to SOPs related to functional responsibilities.
• Provides support for investigations and issue resolution. Assists with resolution of inbound issues (receiving, suspect damages, shipment errors). Identifies process and performance improvement opportunities.
• Collaborates cross functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, Materials Management, Process & Technology.
• Other duties may be assigned, as necessary.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree and/or 2 years of applicable Pharma experience.
• An equivalent combination of education, experience and training may substitute.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must be able to work in an environment with blood derived components.

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