Materials Supervisor

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This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US. 

Your Role

The Materials Management Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily, weekly, and monthly materials operations to ensure efficient flow and availability of raw materials and components that support life science manufacturing. This role acts as a central point of coordination between procurement, sourcing, planning, and production teams.

The Materials Management Supervisor ensures accurate and timely reporting, inventory oversight, and issue resolution through structured team engagement, cross-functional communication, and proactive escalation of challenges. This position plays a vital role in supporting our customers, operational performance, supplier management, and executive reporting, while maintaining compliance with quality standards and company procedures. Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills are essential for this role. The ideal candidate brings a hands-on approach, an ability to prioritize high-impact materials issues, and a collaborative mindset to drive alignment across the supply chain. This individual also champions a culture of continuous improvement and team development.

Duties Include

• Lead daily materials management operations, including team check-ins, purchase order (PO) approvals, and top-issue support/escalation
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with cross-functional stakeholders to escalate urgent issues and support resolution
• Oversee weekly materials reporting by updating key material challenges, reviewing inventory data from key contributors, providing commentary on top inventory parts, and supporting sourcing documentation and scorecard tracking.
• Drive monthly Operations Reviews by preparing and updating slide decks, inventory summaries, scorecard metrics, and IBM (Integrated Business Management) updates, including key messages for the Senior Leadership Team (SLT).
• Track and report on raw material (RM) inventory, usage trends, and availability risks
• Participate in weekly Tier 3/4 meetings to communicate updates on tracker items raised by operations, and contribute to team meetings and 1:1s to support staff development, clarity, and alignment.
• Identify and implement process improvements to strengthen reporting accuracy, material visibility, and team collaboration

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or any other Life Science discipline
• 3+ years of experience in materials management, supply chain, or manufacturing operations
• 2+ years in a supervisory or team leadership role with demonstrated success in managing people and processes

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the life sciences, biotech, or pharmaceutical industry
• Knowledge of ERP systems, inventory control, and purchasing workflows
• Familiarity with cGMP, ISO, and quality management systems
• Strong communication and presentation skills—comfortable reporting to senior leadership
• Analytical mindset with proven problem-solving abilities
• Collaborative team leader with a proactive, hands-on approach
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!