Lead, Materials Control

Biogen, Inc.; North Carolina; On-site; USD 61,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life ins.

Wellness programs & fitness reimburse.

Disability insurance (short/long-term)

Paid vacation & holidays

Job summary

Biogen, Inc. is seeking a Materials Control Lead to head daily warehouse operations, coordinating a 6-10 person team to ensure accurate, compliant material flow in a cGMP environment.

The role partners with Manufacturing, QC, and Planning to meet production timelines, requiring strong leadership, attention to detail, and problem-solving under compliance standards. The position follows a Monday–Friday schedule (7 am–4 pm) with occasional weekend or after-hours support, offering opportunities to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher required with relevant experience
• Experience in materials management, warehouse operations, or logistics
• Experience with cycle count programs and inventory audits
• Warehouse operations leadership experience
• Safety and quality focus essential

Responsibilities

• Lead daily warehouse activities including receiving and shipping of materials
• Coordinate team workload to maintain operational efficiency and schedule adherence
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies and cycle count variances
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support production and materials planning needs
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within materials management processes
• Monitor and ensure timely completion of departmental work orders

Skills

Leadership

Inventory management

Cycle counts

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Safety focus

Forklift experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

High school diploma

Tools

Oracle ERP

SAP MES

Job description

About This Role

The Materials Control Lead is responsible for overseeing warehouse operations to ensure the accurate, compliant, and efficient movement of materials across the facility. This role would be a co-lead for a team of 6-10 employees, coordinating daily activities including inventory control, and shipping/receiving in a cGMP environment. You will play a critical role in maintaining operational flow, partnering cross-functionally with Manufacturing, QC, and Planning to meet production timelines. Success in this role requires strong leadership, attention to detail, and the ability to resolve operational challenges while maintaining compliance. This position operates with a high degree of independence and reports into site operations leadership, contributing directly to overall facility performance.

Shift Details: Monday-Friday 7 am to 4 pm. There may be an occasional need for weekend and after-hours support.

What You’ll Do

• Lead daily warehouse activities including receiving and shipping of materials
• Coordinate team workload to maintain operational efficiency and schedule adherence
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies and cycle count variances
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support production and materials planning needs
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within materials management processes
• Ensure completion and compliance of all GxP and safety training requirements
• Support SOP revisions, deviations, and Good Control Compliance activities
• Monitor and ensure timely completion of departmental work orders
• Other job duties as required

Who You Are

You are a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced warehouse environment and enjoys developing high-performing teams. You are detail-oriented, solutions-driven, and committed to operational excellence and compliance.

Required Skills for the Materials Control Lead

$29.33 - $37.98 pay range

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and at minimum 1 year of relevant experience.
• Associate’s degree and at minimum 3 years of relevant experience
• High school diploma or equivalent and at minimum 5 years of experience in materials management, warehouse operations, or logistics
• Experience with cycle count programs and inventory audits
• Warehouse operations leadership experience
• Forklift experience or ability to be trained
• Strong communication and team coordination skills
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Safety and quality focus

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand for four (4) hours, walk for three (3) hours, sit for three (3) hours, kneel or bend for one (1) hour, is required to perform upper body twisting motions for one half (half) hour and climb steps for one half (half) hour during the normal course of performing the essential duties of the position. Ability to lift and move up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds with assistance for up to 100 feet, occasionally push/pull more than 100 pounds Sufficient physical dexterity to operate a telephone, computer/electronic equipment, hand tools, forklifts, order selectors and other equipment.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working in a GMP environment
• Experience using Oracle or other ERP systems such as SAP
• Experience working with MES
• Continuous improvement or Lean experience

Job Level: Professional

Additional Information

The base compensation range for this role is: $29.33-$37.98 Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills & experience, job location, and internal equity. Regular employees are eligible to receive both short term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities, designed to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on individual, business unit and company performance.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
• Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
• Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
• A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
• Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
• 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
• 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year
• Employee Resource Groups participation

Why Biogen?

We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives. At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about our Biogen.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.

Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.

As Biogen recently acquired Apellis, you can find additional open jobs on our Apellis website here.