Manager, Supply Chain Operations

avidbio; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Avid Bioservices in United States (Tustin, CA) is seeking a Manager, Supply Chain Operations to own daily material handling from dock to stock, ensuring inbound, warehousing, kitting, and outbound logistics align with the manufacturing schedule in a regulated cGMP environment.

You will lead a high-performing team, drive inventory accuracy, implement Lean improvements, and coordinate with Manufacturing, Planning, Quality, and external partners to maintain audit-ready operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, engineering, life sciences, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive supply chain, warehouse, or materials-management experience in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical or biologics environment.
• 2+ years of leadership experience directly managing warehouse, inventory, or material-operations teams.
• Working knowledge of cGMP and GDP requirements for material control, cold-chain storage, and inspection readiness.
• Demonstrated ownership of inventory accuracy, cycle counting, and ERP/WMS transaction integrity.
• Experience with deviations, CAPAs, and procedure management, with the ability to represent the function in client audits and regulatory inspections.
• Strong Lean/continuous-improvement orientation and excellent cross-functional communication skills.
• APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP, or CLTD) preferred

Responsibilities

• Direct dock-to-stock execution and sampling coordination with QC.
• Manage inbound inspection, identification, and status control per cGMP and GDP.
• Lead GMP warehouse operations for materials, ensuring labeling, segregation, and storage controls.
• Maintain controlled and cold-chain storage with continuous monitoring.
• Own ERP/WMS data integrity for all material movements and audit-ready records.
• Oversee batch kit build, campaign readiness, and staging to the production schedule.
• Coordinate material timing and release dependencies to reduce schedule risk.
• Manage on-the-floor material issuance, returns, and disposition with manufacturing.
• Lead cycle counting, variance analysis, and annual inventory.
• Oversee inbound/outbound logistics, GDP-compliant shipments and chain-of-custody.
• Provide oversight of 3PL partners and supplier transfers to ensure smooth material flow.
• Own GMP records, deviations, CAPAs, and audits as a subject-matter expert.

Skills

Lean principles

Cross-functional communication

ERP/WMS transaction integrity

Quality systems coordination

Inventory accuracy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, engineering, life sciences

Tools

ERP/WMS systems

Job description

Looking to join a passionate team dedicated to developing and manufacturing life-saving biopharmaceuticals? Avid Bioservices is a leading clinical and commercial biologics CDMO focused on creating innovative solutions to meet the needs of our clients and improve patient outcomes.

Your Role:

Join our exceptional team as the Manager, Supply Chain Operations and take ownership of the daily execution that keeps our GMP manufacturing running. In this hands-on leadership role, you will direct the physical control, movement, and compliance of material — from dock-to-stock receiving through warehousing, kitting, point-of-use issuance, and outbound logistics — ensuring materials are available, released, and production-ready in alignment with the manufacturing schedule. Operating within a regulated cGMP environment, you will build a disciplined, inspection-ready operation supported by strong quality systems and seamless coordination with Manufacturing, Planning, Quality, and external partners. Leveraging Lean principles and rigorous attention to detail, you will develop a high-performing team, drive inventory accuracy, and serve as a subject-matter expert for material operations during client audits and regulatory inspections.

Receiving & Inbound

• Direct dock-to-stock execution, including sampling coordination with QC and disciplined quarantine-to-release material flow.
• Ensure inbound inspection, identification, and status control are performed accurately and in compliance with cGMP and GDP requirements.

Warehouse & Inventory Control

• Lead GMP warehouse operations for raw materials, consumables, intermediates, and finished goods, enforcing segregation, labeling, housekeeping, and access controls.
• Maintain controlled and cold-chain storage conditions with continuous monitoring and prompt excursion response.
• Own ERP transaction accuracy and data integrity for all material movements, ensuring compliant, audit-ready records.

Material Kitting & Staging

• Oversee batch kit build, campaign readiness, and staging to the production schedule, ensuring right-first-time execution and full traceability.
• Proactively manage material timing and release dependencies to eliminate schedule risk at point of use.

On-the-Floor Issuance

• Manage point-of-use delivery, replenishment, and GMP suite material control, including reconciliation of returns and disposition.
• Partner with Manufacturing to ensure uninterrupted material availability during production.

Cycle Counting & Inventory Accuracy

• Execute the cycle-count program, perform variance root-cause analysis, and lead the annual physical inventory.
• Inventory accuracy is a shared target — strategy is set with Planning and execution is owned by Operations.

Logistics & Distribution

• Direct inbound/outbound freight, cold-chain shipping, import/export, and courier management in compliance with GDP and applicable regulations.
• Oversee coordination and completion of finished-product shipments, including receipt confirmation and chain-of-custody control.

3PL & External Storage Management

• Provide oversight of off-site warehouse and 3PL partners, monitoring performance against KPIs and maintaining audit readiness.
• Coordinate material transfer between vendors, off-site storage, and receiving to ensure smooth, compliant material flow.

Documentation, Deviations & Inspection Readiness

• Own GMP records, procedure management, and the initiation and closure of deviations and CAPAs within the material operations area.
• Serve as a subject-matter expert and function representative during client audits and regulatory inspections.
• Feed supplier performance signals from receiving and deviations back into vendor scorecards through the supplier feedback loop.

Team Leadership & Continuous Improvement

• Develop, train, and lead supply chain operations staff — supervisors, leads, material handlers, and associates — building bench strength and accountability.
• Apply Lean principles (5S, standard work, Kaizen) to improve flow, reduce waste, and strengthen operating systems.
• Participate in integrated S&OP and material-readiness reviews tied to the production schedule, with clear deviation and CAPA escalation paths.
• Comply with all safety policies and practices, promoting a safe work environment, and perform additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, engineering, life sciences, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of progressive supply chain, warehouse, or materials-management experience in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical or biologics environment.
• 2+ years of leadership experience directly managing warehouse, inventory, or material-operations teams.
• Working knowledge of cGMP and GDP requirements for material control, cold-chain storage, and inspection readiness.
• Demonstrated ownership of inventory accuracy, cycle counting, and ERP/WMS transaction integrity.
• Experience with deviations, CAPAs, and procedure management, with the ability to represent the function in client audits and regulatory inspections.
• Strong Lean/continuous-improvement orientation and excellent cross-functional communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP, or CLTD) preferred

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This role is a full-time onsite position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. unless otherwise stated by Supervisor. The employee must also have the ability to work overtime and/or weekends when necessary.

Compensation:

We offer competitive compensation packages for this role, including a base salary, performance-based bonuses, and comprehensive benefits such as health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.

The compensation range for this role is $108,000 - $135,000 annually depending on experience and qualifications. Additionally, we offer opportunities for career growth and development as well as a supportive and inclusive work environment.

Who you are:

• You have a "bring it on!" team player approach and an unshakable positive attitude, always ready to tackle anything that comes your way.
• Your written and verbal skills are out of this world, and you communicate with clarity and confidence.
• You have exceptional multitasking skills and an unparalleled attention to detail that ensure the smooth running of everything.
• You are a master at building relationships, capable of establishing connections with anyone, be it team members, clients, vendors, or suppliers.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

In this dynamic role, expect a blend of regular activities like sitting, standing, and walking, with occasional physically engaging tasks such as lifting objects up to 25 pounds. The work environment might expose you to electrical shocks, toxic chemicals, vibrations, or loud noise levels occasionally. However, reasonable accommodations are available to enable individuals with different abilities to perform effectively, ensuring a supportive and adaptable work setting. Your visual acuity, including close, distance, and color vision, will be essential in navigating through the diverse day-to-day demands of this position.