Director, Supply Chain Operations

Avid Bioservices•Tustin, CA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Supply Chain Operations is responsible for the end-to-end execution of daily GMP supply chain and warehouse operations supporting both clinical and commercial manufacturing. This role is intentionally execution- and operations-focused, with accountability for material operations, receiving, kitting, inventory control, warehousing, and logistics to ensure materials are available, released, and production-ready in alignment with an established manufacturing plan. Operating within a regulated cGMP environment, this role ensures that supply chain and warehouse operations function as a well-oiled, inspection-ready operation, with disciplined processes, strong quality systems, and seamless coordination with Manufacturing, Quality, and external partners. The Director serves as the primary SME and client-facing representative for GMP material operations during regulatory inspections and client audits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) or equivalent from four-year college or university plus at least 7-10 years’ related experience and/or training relating to Supply Chain, Production Planning and/or Inventory Control.
Demonstrated experience leading GMP warehousing operations supporting both clinical and commercial manufacturing.
Proven success serving as an operational SME during regulatory inspections and client audits.
Experience overseeing third‑party logistics (3PL) providers in regulated environments.
Deep knowledge of cGMP requirements related to material controls, inventory management, and data integrity.
Exceptional multitasking skills and an unparalleled attention to detail.
Mastery at building relationships, capable of establishing connections with anyone, be it team members, clients, vendors, or suppliers.

Nice To Haves

APICS Certification preferred
APICS / ASCM or equivalent certification preferred

Responsibilities

Own daily execution of GMP material operations including receiving, inspection coordination, inventory control, kitting, staging, and issuance of materials to manufacturing.
Ensure material readiness to support manufacturing schedules by proactively managing execution risk, material timing, and release dependencies.
Oversee GMP kit issuance and reconciliation activities, ensuring right-first-time execution and traceability.
Maintain accurate material status in alignment with Quality systems and batch requirements.
Ensure materials are released, staged, and available at point of use to support uninterrupted manufacturing operations.
Lead GMP warehouse operations including raw materials, consumables, intermediates, and finished goods.
Establish and enforce robust controls for inventory accuracy, cycle counting, reconciliation, and chain of custody.
Ensure warehouse operations are maintained to cGMP standards, including housekeeping, segregation, labeling, and access controls.
Drive disciplined execution of material movements, returns, and disposition activities.
Own ERP and warehouse systems administration from an operational perspective, ensuring data integrity, user discipline, and compliant workflows.
Execute material operations against an established manufacturing and demand plan.
Provide operational input into forecasting and demand signals as needed, while remaining accountable for execution, readiness, and risk mitigation, not demand ownership.
Identify material execution risks early and proactively escalate with mitigation plans.
Provide operational and quality oversight of multiple 3PL and external warehouse partners supporting GMP material storage and logistics.
Own performance management including SLAs, KPIs, investigation of discrepancies, and corrective actions.
Ensure 3PL operations meet internal quality expectations and cGMP regulatory requirements.
Lead and support qualification, ongoing oversight, and audit activities for external warehousing partners.
Serve as the primary SME for GMP supply chain and warehouse operations during client audits, regulatory inspections, and internal audits.
Own deviations, investigations, and CAPAs related to Supply Chain and warehouse operations.
Ensure Supply Chain SOPs, work instructions, and records meet ALCOA and cGMP expectations.
Partner closely with Quality Assurance to ensure alignment on material status, disposition, and compliance.
Ensure sustained inspection readiness through daily operational discipline, not event-based preparation.
Lead and develop a multi‑layer, multi‑shift organization including managers, supervisors, and material handlers.
Maintain a hands‑on, floor‑based leadership presence, setting expectations through direct observation and engagement.
Build capability in GMP execution, material control, problem-solving, and quality ownership.
Foster a strong culture of accountability, compliance, and continuous improvement across warehouse operations.
Establish and monitor operational KPIs related to material readiness, inventory accuracy, right‑first‑time execution, and service to internal customers.
Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen compliance, reliability, and operational efficiency.
Partner cross‑functionally to resolve systemic issues impacting material flow, release timing, or execution discipline.