Lead, Materials Control

Biogen•Research Triangle Park, NC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Materials Control Lead is responsible for overseeing warehouse operations to ensure the accurate, compliant, and efficient movement of materials across the facility. This role would be a co-lead for a team of 6–10 employees, coordinating daily activities including inventory control, and shipping/receiving in a cGMP environment. You will play a critical role in maintaining operational flow, partnering cross-functionally with Manufacturing, QC, and Planning to meet production timelines. Success in this role requires strong leadership, attention to detail, and the ability to resolve operational challenges while maintaining compliance. This position operates with a high degree of independence and reports into site operations leadership, contributing directly to overall facility performance. Shift Details: Monday-Friday 7 am to 4 pm. There may be an occasional need for weekend and after-hours support.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and at minimum 1 year of relevant experience.
Associate’s degree and at minimum 3 years of relevant experience
High school diploma or equivalent and at minimum 5 years of experience in materials management, warehouse operations, or logistics
Experience with cycle count programs and inventory audits
Warehouse operations leadership experience
Forklift experience or ability to be trained
Strong communication and team coordination skills
Cross-functional collaboration
Safety and quality focus

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a GMP environment
Experience using Oracle or other ERP systems such as SAP
Experience working with MES
Continuous improvement or Lean experience

Responsibilities

Lead daily warehouse activities including receiving and shipping of materials
Coordinate team workload to maintain operational efficiency and schedule adherence
Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies and cycle count variances
Collaborate cross-functionally to support production and materials planning needs
Drive continuous improvement initiatives within materials management processes
Ensure completion and compliance of all GxP and safety training requirements
Support SOP revisions, deviations, and Good Control Compliance activities
Monitor and ensure timely completion of departmental work orders
Other job duties as required

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
80 hours of sick time per calendar year
Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
Employee stock purchase plan
Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year
Employee Resource Groups participation