Senior GMP Material Operations Specialist (Cold Chain)

Bristol Myers Squibb; Leiden; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb Netherlands is seeking a dynamic Lead Material Operations Specialist II to join the Leiden Cell Therapy Site. You will manage routine materials handling, ensure GMP-compliant operations, and support cold chain logistics for time-sensitive biologics.

In this Role, you will drive inventory control, procedural writing, equipment commissioning, and cross-functional collaboration across SAP/eWM systems, while maintaining safety and quality in a fast-paced biopharma environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in a cGMP warehouse environment.
• Experience with receiving, storage, inventory control, and disposition.
• Knowledge of cold chain and dangerous goods handling.
• Proficiency with SAP or similar ERP systems and data verification.

Responsibilities

• Ensure routine activities (receipt, storage, transfer, distribution, disposal) per GMP.
• Prepare materials for shipment in accordance with GMP.
• Label materials per GMP procedures.
• Perform cycle counting and manage quarantined/expired material disposition.
• Write and maintain safe, organized procedures.
• Inspect incoming materials per procedures.
• Operate warehouse equipment per procedures.
• Handle temperature-controlled and hazardous materials per procedures.
• Support equipment commissioning and facility activities.
• Respond to system/equipment alarms on a rotating schedule.
• Coordinate internal/external customer requests across units.
• Store materials to prevent cross-contamination.
• Train others in GMP Material Operations.
• Demonstrate Quality Event Change Actions and CAPA management.
• Provide basic troubleshooting for equipment and systems (SAP, eWM).
• Create, maintain, and report departmental performance metrics.
• Assist with new assignments and determine appropriate approaches.

Skills

cGMP warehouse

SAP

eWM

Forklift operation

Material handling

Documentation

Quality systems

Tools

SAP

eWM

Job description

Bristol Myers Squibb Netherlands is seeking a dynamic Lead Material Operations Specialist II to join the Leiden Cell Therapy Site. You will manage routine materials handling, ensure GMP-compliant operations, and support cold chain logistics for time-sensitive biologics.

In this Role, you will drive inventory control, procedural writing, equipment commissioning, and cross-functional collaboration across SAP/eWM systems, while maintaining safety and quality in a fast-paced biopharma environment.