Description
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.
Location: City of Chicago
Pay: $80k – $85k (relocation available for non-local hires)
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.
Experience/Qualification:
- 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.