Materials Management Supervisor

Overview:
The Materials Management Supervisor will support warehouse and receiving activities as part of the Supply Chain Management department, with a focus on operations at the Chicago plant.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee warehouse and supply chain operations at the Chicago facility.
• Manage inventory and ensure accuracy in tracking materials.
• Supervise third-party warehousing for production materials and surplus assets.
• Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for inventory control software (preferably POMSnet and NetSuite).
• Prepare and package materials for shipment; coordinate deliveries and retrievals from work or storage areas.
• Assist QA with materials release by ensuring proper documentation is in place.
• Conduct inventory system transactions, including stock additions and removals.
• Support and participate in inventory cycle and physical counts.
• Perform administrative duties such as document filing and records management.
• Respond to customer service inquiries and investigate transportation claims.
• Oversee the disposal of surplus materials.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies and regulatory standards.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in a warehouse or supply chain role (experience in Pharma/BioPharma strongly preferred).
• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) is preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of ERP, MRP, and MES systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.) and data management tools.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and project management skills.