Materials Management Supervisor

Materials Management Supervisor

Location: Chicago, IL
Shift: 1st Shift | Flexibility required for early starts, late finishes, and occasional Saturdays.

Position Overview:
Responsible for overseeing warehouse and receiving activities to support manufacturing operations. Key focus areas include inventory management, third-party warehouse oversight, shipping logistics, and serving as the subject matter expert for inventory control systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage warehouse and supply chain operations.
• Oversee inventory control and ensure accuracy of stock levels.
• Supervise third-party warehousing for production materials and surplus assets.
• Act as SME for inventory control systems (POMSnet, Netsuite preferred).
• Coordinate shipping and receiving activities.
• Support QA in materials release through proper documentation handling.
• Perform inventory system transactions and assist with cycle counts and physical inventories.
• Manage administrative tasks including document filing, customer service support, and transportation claim investigations.
• Handle the disposal of surplus materials and maintain accurate records.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory standards.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 5+ years of experience in a warehouse or supply chain environment; pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry experience preferred.
• Background in GMP-regulated environments strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with ERP, MRP, MES, and inventory management systems.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office, project management, and data handling.
• Flexibility to work early starts, late finishes, and occasional weekends.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, stoop, bend, crouch, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Some travel may be required.