Manager, Supply Chain Operations

Avid Bioservices•Tustin, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Avid Bioservices is seeking a Manager, Supply Chain Operations to join their team. This role is responsible for the daily execution of supply chain operations within a GMP manufacturing environment. The Manager will oversee the physical control, movement, and compliance of materials from receiving through warehousing, kitting, issuance, and outbound logistics. The position requires ensuring materials are available, released, and production-ready in alignment with the manufacturing schedule. The role operates within a regulated cGMP environment, focusing on building a disciplined, inspection-ready operation with strong quality systems and coordination with Manufacturing, Planning, Quality, and external partners. The Manager will leverage Lean principles, drive inventory accuracy, and act as a subject-matter expert during audits and inspections.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, engineering, life sciences, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
5+ years of progressive supply chain, warehouse, or materials-management experience in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical or biologics environment.
2+ years of leadership experience directly managing warehouse, inventory, or material-operations teams.
Working knowledge of cGMP and GDP requirements for material control, cold-chain storage, and inspection readiness.
Demonstrated ownership of inventory accuracy, cycle counting, and ERP/WMS transaction integrity.
Experience with deviations, CAPAs, and procedure management, with the ability to represent the function in client audits and regulatory inspections.
Strong Lean/continuous-improvement orientation and excellent cross-functional communication skills.
Exceptional multitasking skills and 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/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP, or CLTD) preferred

Responsibilities

Direct dock-to-stock execution, including sampling coordination with QC and disciplined quarantine-to-release material flow.
Ensure inbound inspection, identification, and status control are performed accurately and in compliance with cGMP and GDP requirements.
Lead GMP warehouse operations for raw materials, consumables, intermediates, and finished goods, enforcing segregation, labeling, housekeeping, and access controls.
Maintain controlled and cold-chain storage conditions with continuous monitoring and prompt excursion response.
Own ERP transaction accuracy and data integrity for all material movements, ensuring compliant, audit-ready records.
Oversee batch kit build, campaign readiness, and staging to the production schedule, ensuring right-first-time execution and full traceability.
Proactively manage material timing and release dependencies to eliminate schedule risk at point of use.
Manage point-of-use delivery, replenishment, and GMP suite material control, including reconciliation of returns and disposition.
Partner with Manufacturing to ensure uninterrupted material availability during production.
Execute the cycle-count program, perform variance root-cause analysis, and lead the annual physical inventory.
Direct inbound/outbound freight, cold-chain shipping, import/export, and courier management in compliance with GDP and applicable regulations.
Oversee coordination and completion of finished-product shipments, including receipt confirmation and chain-of-custody control.
Provide oversight of off-site warehouse and 3PL partners, monitoring performance against KPIs and maintaining audit readiness.
Coordinate material transfer between vendors, off-site storage, and receiving to ensure smooth, compliant material flow.
Own GMP records, procedure management, and the initiation and closure of deviations and CAPAs within the material operations area.
Serve as a subject-matter expert and function representative during client audits and regulatory inspections.
Feed supplier performance signals from receiving and deviations back into vendor scorecards through the supplier feedback loop.
Develop, train, and lead supply chain operations staff — supervisors, leads, material handlers, and associates — building bench strength and accountability.
Apply Lean principles (5S, standard work, Kaizen) to improve flow, reduce waste, and strengthen operating systems.
Participate in integrated S&OP and material-readiness reviews tied to the production schedule, with clear deviation and CAPA escalation paths.
Comply with all safety policies and practices, promoting a safe work environment, and perform additional duties as assigned.