Senior Manager, Materials & Planning

ProStaff Workforce Solutions; Billerica (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

ProStaff Workforce Solutions seeks a Senior Manager, Materials & Planning for a direct-hire opportunity in Billerica, MA. You will oversee production planning, purchasing, inventory, and warehouse operations within a cGMP-regulated environment.

The role requires managing production schedules, optimizing inventory levels, and ensuring FDA/SOP compliance. Strong leadership, vendor management, and ERP/MRP experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising both non-exempt and exempt staff.
• Knowledge of FDA/cGMP/SOP compliance.
• Strong vendor negotiation and communication skills.
• Experience with production scheduling and inventory flow management.
• Familiarity with MRP/ERP systems and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Manage the production planning process.
• Slot production run and ensure material availability using MRP.
• Oversee purchasing of materials, supplies, and services; identify cost savings.
• Utilize MRP/ERP tools to minimize inventory and ensure material availability.
• Assess and improve current MRP/ERP systems for forecasting requirements.
• Collaborate with Development Group to identify material needs for new products.
• Set specifications and inspection procedures.
• Manage storage and material workflow throughout the site.
• Track inventory movements and enforce cGMP standards.
• Maintain vendor relationships and participate in audits.
• Hire, train, and supervise buyers and warehouse staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Production planning

Inventory management

Vendor management

People management

cGMP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

B.S. preferred

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Full-time Onsite

Direct Hire

Pay Rate: DoE

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

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.