Senior Manager, Materials & Planning

Prostaffworkforce; Billerica (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Prostaffworkforce in Billerica, MA seeks a Senior Manager, Materials & Planning to oversee production planning, purchasing, inventory and warehouse operations in a cGMP environment. This direct-hire, onsite role ensures timely shipping and receipt of goods while maintaining FDA and SOP compliance.

You will manage and optimize the MRP-driven planning process, collaborate with Development, set specifications, and drive cost-saving inventory strategies across the site.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years supervising non-exempt and exempt staff.
• 10–12 years related experience in manufacturing or supply chain.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; high school diploma required.

Responsibilities

• Lead production planning process.
• Manage the MRP to ensure material availability.
• Oversee purchasing and vendor relations.
• Maintain cGMP and SOP compliance.
• Ensure on-time shipping and receiving.

Skills

Staff management

Production planning

Inventory management

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

cGMP knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

MRP system

Microsoft Excel

SBT

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Manager, Materials & Planning for a direct-hire opportunity with a growing radiopharmaceutical company in Billerica, MA. This role will oversee production planning, purchasing, inventory, and warehouse operations in a cGMP-regulated environment.

Full-time Onsite

Direct Hire

Pay Rate: DoE

Job purpose

This role manages and optimizes the production planning process assuring FDA, cGMP, and SOP compliance. Manages Warehouse operations assuring timely shipping and receipt of good with cGMP compliance.

Duties and responsibilities

• Manage the production planning process
• Slot production run and ensure enough raw material inventory is available through the use of the MRP
• Oversee purchasing all materials, supplies, capital equipment and services for company-wide requirements; maintain high quality and identifies cost saving opportunities
• Select, develop and use Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and other analytical tools to manage inventory levels, ensure material availability and minimize overall inventory levels
• Evaluate current MRP/ERP systems for forecasting material requirements and implement as necessary
• Work with the Development Group to identify material needs for new product manufacturing
• Set appropriate specifications and inspection procedures
• Manage storage requirements throughout the site and set up and monitor systems for material workflows
• Manage tracking of inventory flows for the site
• Ensure consistent use of Standard Operating Procedures
• Ensure warehouse meets all cGMP standards
• Manage vendor relations through consistent communication
• Participate in audits as required
• Hire, train, manage, and motivate buyer and warehouse staff
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum 4-6 years related experience supervising non-exempt and exempt employees required
• High School Diploma or GED required; B.S. preferred
• Minimum 10-12 years related experiences required
• Proven, effective management of production schedules
• Proven, effective management of inventory flows and levels
• Ability to plan and anticipate needs of production and other departments
• Ability to work under limited supervision, drawing on previous experience, good judgment and standard procedures
• Strong understanding of cGMP standards and requirements
• Strong computer skills and competency with Microsoft Office, particularly excel; working knowledge of SBT or other Inventory Management Systems
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to manage staff and negotiate with vendors
• Excellent organization skills and the ability to plan, prioritize and organize a diversified workload

Our client offers a competitive compensation package as well as an excellent benefits package for eligible candidates.