Supply Chain Manager

Mantell Associates is partnered with a Cell Therapy CDMO who are searching for a Supply Chain Manager to join their team on a 12 month contract. This role involves managing GMP and non-inventory materials, ensuring compliance and smooth material flow.

Supply Chain Manager - Responsibilties:

• Verify materials and documentation for quality and compliance with GMP standards, ensuring correct quantities and types are included in each kit
• Verify kitting documents and collaborate with Quality on making any necessary corrections
• Organize kits in a logical and accessible manner to facilitate efficient use during production
• Collaborate with manufacturing operators, procurement, and quality teams to ensure smooth and efficient material flow and kitting processes, with a focus on prioritizing on due dates
• Adhere to GMP protocols and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for kitting
• Ensure kits are handled and transported in a manner that prevents contamination
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors regarding kitting status, inventory needs, and any issues that arise
• Manage non-inventory materials in stock room to minimize waste and ensure timely availability of materials, placing orders or replenishing stock as needed to maintain production schedules
• Perform end of month cycle counts to ensure accuracy and prevent shortages or overstock situations
• Backfill non-inventory materials upon delivery of new orders, following the first-in, first-expiry principle
• Report any quality issues, discrepancies, or non-conformances to supervisors / managers / director for resolution
• Works on special projects / tasks assigned by director
• Assist investigators by providing essential information and records to support their investigation
• Assist other departments to ensure a smooth workflow for material availability and accessibility
• Performs other tasks as assigned

Supply Chain Manager - Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required, with an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
• Experience in GMP Environment: 2-3 years of experience in GMP-regulated settings
• Strong understanding of GMP protocols, SOPs, and regulatory compliance
• Experience in managing non-inventory materials, conducting cycle counts, and replenishing stock
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate material needs/issues clearly
• Accuracy in verifying materials and documentation, preventing contamination, and ensuring compliance
• Ability to identify and resolve discrepancies and non-conformance issues
• Capable of handling materials, cleaning kits, and performing physically demanding tasks
• Strong ability to prioritize tasks, ensuring timely completion of kitting, stocking, and shipping

Mantell Associates is a specialist Pharmaceutical and Life Science headhunting firm. For more information on this opportunity, contact us at +44 (0)20 3854 7700.