Material Management Systems Improvement Specialist

Laboratoire Guerbet•Raleigh, IL

About The Position

The Material Management System Improvement Specialist will operate in full compliance with applicable hygiene, safety, quality, and regulatory standards, and in alignment with the organization’s framework, company’s procedures, and the defined scope of responsibility the role is accountable for. This role focuses on strengthening and improving the materials management lifecycle by translating regulatory requirements, system assessments, and operational insights into practical, sustainable enhancements. Working cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Quality, and Production, the Specialist helps ensure supplier oversight, material handling, and inventory controls meet GMP and regulatory standards while improving efficiency and reliability. It is a hands-on position dedicated to implementing improvements and driving consistent, compliant material management practices. This is a contract role that will last 18-24 months and will be eligible for Guerbet benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Life Sciences, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
10+ years in Materials Management, Supply Chain, or Quality within GMP-regulated environments.
Hands-on experience in supplier qualification, auditing, and material lifecycle management.
Knowledge of GMP regulations, microbiology, endotoxin control, and global pharmacopeial requirements.
Familiarity with electronic inventory systems, data integrity, and GMP-compliant warehouse operations.
Strong cross-functional collaboration and project management skills.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree or certification in Supply Chain, Quality, or related discipline.
Experience supporting regulatory inspections, audit readiness, or supplier quality programs.
Experience in sterile or highly regulated manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

Lead and actively implement CAPAs and improvements originating from system assessments or internal reviews.
Translate supplier, warehouse, and material management requirements into practical operational actions.
Work with cross-functional teams to ensure corrective and preventive actions are fully embedded in processes and daily operations.
Monitor progress, address operational barriers, and support resolution with relevant stakeholders.
Verify effectiveness through structured follow-up, data trending, and operational observations.
Strengthen supplier qualification, auditing, and monitoring programs, including corrective actions.
Improve material approval, sampling, testing, release, and rejection processes aligned with compendial and GMP standards.
Enhance material traceability, identification, and inventory control systems.
Support warehouse operations to ensure proper segregation, inventory accuracy, and prevention of mix-ups.
Partner with Production, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure materials consistently meet GMP and regulatory requirements.
Performs other duties as assigned by management