Key responsibilities
planning & demand management
* lead the demand planning, materials planning, and production planning processes to maintain uninterrupted supply.
* oversee the master planner’s activities, including siop, production schedules, capacity planning, safety stock management, and work order creation in erp.
* partner with manufacturing, quality, and tech transfer to ensure material readiness for production, fill/finish, and pack‑out needs.
* monitor inventory health, expiration dating, and shelf‑life management.
* ensure planning alignment for 3pl inventory at cardinal health, nashville.
* support planning for commercial pack‑out operations transitioning from qa to supply chain.
procurement strategy & execution
* lead strategic and high‑risk negotiations, supplier escalations, and sourcing decisions for critical materials.
* delegate routine and mid‑complex negotiations to procurement team.
* ensure procurement complies with gmp purchasing requirements, supplier document control, and cost management.
* develop sourcing strategies, lead supplier selection, and provide contract recommendations.
* strengthen supplier performance monitoring, qualification, and issue resolution in coordination with supplier quality.
materials planning oversight
* provide leadership direction to the material planner to ensure inventory availability, material disposition, storage compliance, deviation management, and temperature‑controlled materials monitoring.
* ensure gmp compliance for incoming material inspection, documentation, and traceability.
* support accurate material movement tracking across erp, 3pl, warehouse, and manufacturing.
erp, systems, & process optimization
* act as functional lead for planning and procurement within netsuite.
* maintain proper item master configurations, planning parameters, purchasing workflows, and material specs.
* drive sop development, automation, and data integrity improvements.
* ensure planning and procurement processes are scalable for upcoming warehouse expansions and commercial launch readiness.
cross‑functional collaboration
* work closely with manufacturing, quality assurance, warehouse operations, commercial logistics, and finance to ensure seamless material flow and shipment readiness.
* support the commercial logistics group in pack‑out materials planning and inventory control.
* take critical role in internal/external audits (fda, supplier audits, qa audits).
leadership & people management
* directly manage buyer iii, buyer i, procurement specialist, master planner, and material planner.
* set clear goals, coach team members, conduct performance evaluations, and develop career growth paths.
* foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
* ensure team readiness for increasing operational scale, including 7‑day operations and warehouse expansion.
minimum qualifications
* bachelor’s degree in supply chain, operations, business, engineering, or related field.
* 7+ years supply chain experience in biotech/pharmaceutical gmp operations.
* prior experience managing planning and/or procurement personnel strongly preferred.
* demonstrated experience with erp/mrp systems.
* strong understanding of gmp, fda requirements, and materials compliance.
* excellent communication, analytical, and negotiation skills.
preferred qualifications
* master’s in supply chain, operations, business, engineering, or related field
* netsuite experience
* ascm/apics certifications (cpim, cscp)
competencies
* delivers high‑quality outcomes under demanding timelines.
* anticipates supply risks and market changes.
* use data and judgment to make sound decisions.
* connects team priorities to business objectives.
* build strong cross‑functional partnerships.
* handles competing priorities and ambiguity.
* coaches and mentors, a growing team.
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