Manager, Inventory

Exela Pharma Sciences•Lenoir, NC

41d

About The Position

The Inventory Manager is responsible for the physical and systematic management of inventory in support of the Microbiology department, following cGMP regulatory standards and SOPs to ensure the product is safe, pure, and effective. This position owns day-to-day ordering and issuing of materials, supplies, and reagents; maintains accurate master data; and builds and sustains a robust inventory control program across SAP (Warehouse Management) and MODA (Laboratory Inventory Management System), including the interface between the two systems that supports Microbiology testing operations.

Requirements

3-5 years of inventory control/warehouse management experience, preferably within a pharmaceutical or other cGMP-regulated environment
3+ years of SAP experience required, including Warehouse Management and/or Materials Management modules
Experience with a laboratory inventory management system (MODA or similar) strongly preferred
Demonstrated experience with master data management/data governance
Working knowledge of cGMP regulations and quality systems
Must be able to read and write English with strong written and verbal communication skills
Must have strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Must have excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities without undue stress or errors
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and inventory/reporting tools

Nice To Haves

Prior experience training or leading others preferred

Responsibilities

Manage the day-to-day ordering, receiving, and issuing of consumables, reagents, media, and testing supplies for the Microbiology department
Own and maintain physical and system inventory accuracy, including scheduled cycle counts and reconciliation of on-hand stock to SAP and MODA records
Serve as the subject matter expert for SAP Warehouse Management and MODA Laboratory Inventory Management System, including supporting and maintaining the interface between the two systems
Create, maintain, and govern master data (materials, vendors, storage locations, units of measure, batch/lot and expiration data) to ensure accuracy and consistency across SAP and MODA
Develop, implement, and continuously improve inventory control procedures, including min/max levels, reorder points, and expiration/shelf-life management, to minimize discrepancies, stockouts, and obsolete stock
Partner with Microbiology, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Procurement, and IT to define system interface requirements, troubleshoot data discrepancies, and support system enhancements
Initiate purchase requisitions and coordinate with Procurement and vendors to ensure timely availability of materials to support testing schedules
Investigate, document, and resolve inventory variances; support deviation and CAPA investigations related to inventory or master data as needed
Train and provide guidance to department staff on inventory transactions, master data entry, and proper use of SAP and MODA
Generate and analyze inventory metrics and reports (e.g., accuracy, turns, aging, usage trends) and communicate findings to management
Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant storage and laboratory support area in accordance with cGMP and safety requirements
Ensure inventory practices comply with cGMP, SOPs, and applicable regulatory requirements
Perform other duties as assigned
This position may be involved with the handling of hazardous materials/waste