Manager, Inventory Control

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Our Manager, Materials & Inventory Operations is a dynamic individual that will join a motivated team of materials management and supply chain professionals. This individual is accountable to manage accurate inventory of direct and indirect GMP materials, oversee process and documentation for the end-to-end inventory life cycle, and monitor & control key performance metrics for materials management at the Summit West Cell Therapy site. This individual will be responsible for identifying and resolving inventory-related challenges, building scalable processes to mitigate future issues, and driving cross-functional collaboration to optimize materials management. Leveraging state-of-the art cGMP facility, this position will make use of existing innovations and future technologies to support supply demand.

Shift Available:

• Monday - Friday, Hybrid Day Shift, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Responsibilities:

People Leadership and Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Act as the liaison between the warehouse team, supply chain, procurement, manufacturing and quality departments to align on inventory strategies and priorities

• Partner with Material Management team manufacturing teams to understand materials requirements and ensure on-time availability of critical components

• Support quality control and regulatory compliance teams in managing inventory disposition and tracking

Inventory Accuracy & Reconciliation

• Develop and maintain processes to ensure high levels of inventory accuracy across all warehouse and manufacturing locations

• Conduct root cause analysis on inventory discrepancies, implementing corrective and preventative actions

• Manage the cycle count program and physical inventory processes, including wall-to-wall counts of inventory held at offsite storage locations. Ensure alignment with organizational policies and industry best practices

• Monitor aging and obsolete inventory and drive resolution where required

• Lead the investigation and resolution of inventory-related challenges, including material shortages, overages, and expired stock

• Establish frameworks for managing inventory adjustments with clear accountability and visibility

• Provide data-driven insights to senior leadership to inform decision-making on inventory investments and risk mitigation

Process Development & Optimization

• Design, implement, and continuously improve processes for inventory tracking, reconciliation, and reporting

• Establish and update standardized operating procedures (SOPs) for materials handling, storage, and issuance

• Create and maintain reporting tools to provide visibility into inventory health and operational metrics

• Collaborate with IT and systems teams to optimize the use of ERP and warehouse management systems (WMS)

• Maintain a constant state of quality and financial compliance/audit readiness

• Promote a mindset of continuous improvement, problem solving, and prevention

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