Project Manager, Supply Chain

KBI Biopharma•Boulder, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Supply Chain Project Manager to join our team in a Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) regulated environment. This role involves facilitating complex, high priority supply chain projects, ensuring regulatory compliance, and optimizing inventory management processes. The Supply Chain Project Manager will drive continuous improvement initiatives, conduct in depth research into root causes of operational discrepancies, and ensure the seamless execution of key projects. Additionally, the role will involve providing training for junior staff, managing project timelines and budgets, and maintaining effective communication across departments to achieve operational efficiency and mitigate risk.

Requirements

Experience in a Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) regulated environment.
Skills in facilitating complex, high priority supply chain projects.
Ability to ensure regulatory compliance.
Expertise in optimizing inventory management processes.
Experience driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Proficiency in conducting in-depth research into root causes of operational discrepancies.
Ability to ensure the seamless execution of key projects.
Experience providing training for junior staff.
Skills in managing project timelines and budgets.
Ability to maintain effective communication across departments.
Experience with inventory cycle counts and discrepancy resolution.
Experience with root cause analysis for inventory variances.
Experience with GMP Deviation research and CAPA development.
Experience documenting and improving inventory processes.
Experience compiling KPI data for financial reporting.
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams (procurement, production, quality, manufacturing).
Ability to develop comprehensive project plans.
Ability to track project milestones and report on project status.
Skills in identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks and issues.
Experience in process improvement initiatives.
Ability to develop, implement, and document improved processes and SOPs.
Experience performing audits of inventory processes and ensuring compliance.
Ability to prepare and deliver reports on performance metrics.
Experience acting as a point of contact for inventory-related issues.
Ability to foster collaboration and transparency.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with operational team and leadership in performing inventory cycle counts, and ensure timely resolution of discrepancies.
Investigate and conduct root cause analysis for inventory variances stemming from errors in picking, receiving, cycle counts, and other discrepancies.
Assist corrective action initiatives to resolve underlying issues, including formal GMP Deviation research and CAPA development.
Document, identify, and support improvements in inventory processes to close gaps and increase accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.
Compile KPI data and ensure that all inventory tracking, reconciliation, and variance investigations are completed on time for accurate month-end financial reporting.
Collaborate with cross functional teams (e.g., procurement, production, quality, manufacturing, etc.) to guide complex supply chain projects from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment with operational goals, project scope, timeline and budget adherence and GMP standards.
Develop comprehensive project plans, track milestones, and report on project status regularly to senior management and key stakeholders.
Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks and issues that may impact project timelines, scope, or budgets.
Ensure continuous alignment of projects with strategic supply chain objectives and operational goals.
Champion continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain, focusing on reducing costs, increasing efficiency, and optimizing inventory management while maintaining strict adherence to GMP and regulatory standards.
Conduct comprehensive research to identify process inefficiencies and provide actionable recommendations for improvements.
Support the development, implementation, and documentation of improved processes and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Assist in the development and delivery of training programs for new and existing staff, particularly focusing on material coordinators and inventory management best practices.
Perform regular audits of inventory processes, ensure compliance with internal controls, and lead corrective actions to address identified deficiencies.
Prepare and deliver regular reports on inventory performance, key project metrics, supply chain performance, and process improvements to senior management and stakeholders.
Act as the main point of contact for complex inventory-related issues, and provide regular updates to internal customers and external partners regarding inventory discrepancies, project progress, and process changes.
Foster a culture of collaboration and transparency, ensuring open communication channels across all teams involved in supply chain operations.