Inventory Manager

Scorpion Therapeutics; Bridgewater (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking an experienced Inventory/Distribution Leader to manage governance and reconciliation across U.S. and Canada with 3PL partners.

The role focuses on SAP S/4HANA-driven processes, SOX controls, and ensuring GMP/GDP compliance across pharma distribution networks. You will oversee cycle counts, EOQ optimizations, and cross-functional initiatives with IT, Finance, and Quality to enhance traceability and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Logistics/Operations or related field.
• 6+ years in inventory/supply chain/logistics/distribution, with 3+ years in pharma/biotech/regulated healthcare.
• Experience managing inventory across 3PL providers.
• Experience leading system implementations/ERP-WMS integrations/transformations.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects without direct authority.
• Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical distribution operations, GMP, GDP, DSCSA, SOX, and inventory control.
• Advanced SAP S/4HANA experience (inventory adjustments, IDOC monitoring, material master data, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Own inventory governance and reconciliation across U.S. and Canada with multiple 3PL partners.
• Perform daily batch-level reconciliation between SAP and 3PL ERP; analyze root causes and CAPA.
• Investigate and resolve EDI failures between systems.
• Manage product destruction and coordinate charitable donations.
• Coordinate resolution of serialization and product traceability discrepancies.
• Own inventory-related SOX controls and act as primary audit contact.
• Oversee cycle count programs across 3PLs; manage POD testing and inventory adjustments.
• Lead cross-functional supply chain technology initiatives (WMS integrations, SAP S/4HANA projects).
• Partner with IT and stakeholders for requirements, testing, and UAT; optimize processes with SAP.”
• Lead complex root-cause investigations and drive cross-functional resolutions; mentor team.

Skills

Inventory management

3PL coordination

SAP S/4HANA

WMS systems

Cross-functional leadership

SOX/compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Responsibilities

• - Own inventory governance and reconciliation across U.S. and Canada distribution operations across multiple 3PL partners.
• - Perform daily batch-level inventory reconciliation between SAP and 3PL ERP systems; monitor and resolve discrepancies with root-cause analysis and CAPA.
• - Identify, investigate, and coordinate resolution of EDI failures between internal/external logistics systems.
• - Manage product destruction (policy/regulatory compliance) and coordinate product donations to approved charitable organizations.
• - Investigate and support resolution of serialization and product traceability discrepancies.
• - Own inventory-related SOX controls; serve as primary point of contact for internal/external audits.
• - Oversee cycle count programs across multiple 3PL providers (ABC classification reviews, count execution, discrepancy analysis, corrective actions) and maintain accountability for POD testing, inventory adjustment reconciliation, and inventory ABC classification.
• - Lead cross-functional supply chain technology initiatives (WMS integrations, enhancements, automation, SAP S/4HANA projects) and act as business lead for inventory/logistics system implementations, upgrades, and enhancements.
• - Partner with IT and business stakeholders for requirements, testing, issue resolution, and UAT/process validation; leverage SAP expertise for process optimization.
• - Lead complex root-cause investigations; coordinate cross-functional resolution across Supply Chain, IT, Finance, Customer Service, Quality; drive process improvements and reporting; provide backup/business continuity to the Director; mentor team.

Qualifications

• - Bachelor’s degree required (Supply Chain/Logistics/Operations/Business or related preferred).
• - 6+ years inventory/supply chain/logistics/distribution experience; at least 3 years in pharmaceutical/biotech/regulated healthcare.
• - Experience managing inventory across 3PL providers.
• - Experience leading system implementations/ERP-WMS integrations/transformations.
• - Experience leading cross-functional projects without direct authority.
• - Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical distribution operations, GMP, GDP, DSCSA, SOX, and inventory control.
• - Advanced SAP S/4HANA experience (inventory adjustments, IDOC monitoring/error resolution, material master data, material documents, sales orders/deliveries, inventory reporting/analysis, system testing/process optimization); experience with WMS platforms and 3PL systems.
• - Strong analytical/reporting skills (Excel, Access, Power BI/BI tools).
• - Strong leadership, stakeholder influence, organizational/communication, and problem-solving; ability to translate complex issues into actionable solutions.

Benefits

• - Medical (includes Prescription Drug), Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, 401(k) with matching, discretionary time off, paid sick time, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, paid holidays, employee referral bonuses, and employee discounts.