Job Summary:
- The Supply Chain Buyer/Planner is responsible for leading end-to-end inventory and materials management in support of a GMP-regulated (and non-GMP) biologics/pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. This role will own the full Raw Material lifecycle-from raw material planning and ordering through inventory control-ensuring uninterrupted, compliant, and cost-effective material flow to support clinical Manufacturing, Analytical Development, and Process Development.
- This role requires close collaboration with internal and external partners-including Manufacturing, Process Development, Analytical Development, QA/QC and raw material suppliers-as well as internal stakeholders across, Finance, procurement Manufacturing, and Regulatory Affairs, to maintain supply continuity, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Manage an End-to-End inventory management program through collaboration with external partners (Contract Manufacturing Organizations, External Biorepositories, Raw Material suppliers).
- Manage a detailed End-to-End MRP process including the establishment of risk-based inventory targets.
- Support the S&OP process through End-to-End supply planning and scenario analysis.
- Support Raw Material risk assessment and Raw Material Qualification activities as part of BLA readiness activities.
- Support the establishment of a supplier management program with external vendors.
- Develop and maintain appropriate GMP controlled documents (i.e., SOPs, WIs, and Forms).
- Coordinate various temperature controlled non-clinical shipments of raw materials to support internal manufacturing.
- Creation and management of PO's in accordance to department budget and invoicing support.
- Lead or support supplier/vendor selection, onboarding, and periodic performance/business reviews (scorecards, SLAs, corrective actions).
- Manage supplier quality agreements and change control notifications (e.g., raw material or CMO process changes) in partnership with Quality Assurance.
- Own inventory accuracy activities - cycle counts, physical inventories, discrepancy investigations and CAPAs.
- Support import/export and customs compliance for international raw material and drug substance/product shipments.
- Track and report on key supply chain metrics (OTIF, lead times, inventory turns, days of supply) to leadership.
- Participate in deviation/investigation and CAPA processes tied to supply chain or receiving issues (e.g., temperature excursions, damaged goods).
- Support tech transfer and scale-up activities by ensuring raw material/consumable supply readiness for new sites or processes.
- Manage supplier risk mitigation planning (single-source risk, allocation, dual-sourcing strategies, safety stock).
- Partner with Finance on accruals, purchase price variance, and cost-savings initiatives.
- Support internal and external audits/inspections (customer, regulatory) related to purchasing and inventory.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences, Supply Chain Management, or related discipline; advanced degree preferred.
- 8+ years of relevant experience in inventory management, planning, or supply chain in a biotech or pharmaceutical company, preferably in handling cell therapy or other similarly complex products.
- Extensive quality and compliance background in a clinical GMP operational environment, including 3+ years prior experience in commercial or clinical GMP environment.
- Ability to execute strategic objectives by focusing on critical near-term priorities while building toward long-term supply chain robustness for reliable delivery of complex treatments to patients.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data, make data-driven decisions, and clearly articulate business rationale and implications.
- Excellent planning, coordination, and time management skills; you translate high level goals into plans, collaborate and adapt to meet objectives and timelines.
- Excellent oral, written, and visual communication skills. You listen to understand and communicate effectively and persuasively with partners, colleagues, and leadership.
- A desire and ability to work in a dynamic, collaborative environment; you build productive and healthy relationships within and across functions.
- Collaborative and accountable - recognizes success requires teamwork and interdisciplinary thinking; you share feedback and constructively challenge and accept challenges to generate the best ideas to advance project and company goals.
- Self-motivated, with a proven ability to meet objectives, timelines, and high standards managing multiple responsibilities in parallel.
- Experience with GMP documentation practices (good documentation practices, deviation/CAPA systems).
- Proficiency in Excel/data analysis tools; experience building dashboards or reports
- Negotiation experience with suppliers on pricing, lead times, and contract terms.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with Allogeneic Cell Therapy biotechnology companies.
- ERP system experience (i.e. Netsuite).
- APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP) or similar supply chain credential.
- Experience supporting BLA/regulatory filings or commercial launch readiness from a supply chain perspective.
In addition to a great culture, we offer:
- A beautiful facility
- An entrepreneurial, highly collaborative, and innovative environment
- Comprehensive benefits, including:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Group Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability (LTD)
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Company paid holidays, including the year-end holiday week
- Our recognition program, Bonus.ly, is where you can trade in points earned for things you want.
If all this speaks to you, come join us on our journey!
Base Salary: $ 130,000 - $145,000 annually. Exact compensation may vary based on level, skills and experience.
