Inventory Control Manager Jobs in Massachusetts

Job Title: Sr. Manager Supply Chain Diversity Company: Staples Location: Framingham, MA Description: JOB SUMMARY:The Sr. Manager, Supply Chain Diversity will be responsible for executing the vision, mission, and strategy to increase diversity spend enterprise-wide at Staples. This involves management of all cross-functional business units who have responsibility for purchasing services or commodities for Staples own utilization. Sr. Manager will coordinate with executive level management to determine a corporate-wide purchasing goal and processes to be implemented to reach those goals. While developing strategic objectives, goals and strategies, Sr. Manager will also be responsible for the day-to-day management of execution. In addition to supply chain diversity responsibilities, Sr. Manager will assist in managing some of the day-to-day initiatives of the integration of alliance partners onto our eDiversity network including, but not limited to cross-functional management of projects. On all levels, Sr. Manager will inspire a collaborative relationship with all cross functional support teams, diverse suppliers and corporate executives while driving execution and compliance. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to responding to diverse suppliers interested in doing business with Staples, managing the supplier management system and Supplier Gateway relationship, developing diversity purchasing metrics and delivering Staples diversity purchasing reports. This position requires both strategic and day-to-day management skills. This position requires 25% travel.The Supplier Diversity Manager is responsible for developing a supplier diversity scorecard; developing benchmark reporting; creating metrics and goals and implementing strategies to drive the program within the procurement category teams. In addition, the Supplier Diversity Manager is responsible for assisting the Sr. Manager of Supplier Development and Operations in the integration of diversity suppliers onto the eDiversity network and the implementation of their first customer. The expertise required to develop, manage and facilitate such responsibilities include: Develop, lead and manage internal inclusion processes for diverse suppliers by creating corporate-wide supplier diversity metrics, managing cross functional communication amongst executives and stakeholders, delivering quarterly reporting to internal stakeholders, sourcing and procurement managers and other decision makers and increasing diversity product selection. This includes managing the Supplier Gateway 3rd party vendor management relationship, system and corporate-wide diversity purchasing quarterly reports. Responsibilities also include developing a Tier 2 program that identifies and tracks the diversity purchases of our prime suppliers.Assist the Sr. Manager of Supplier Development & Operations with the integration of alliance partners onto the eDiversity network and the implementation of their first customer. Responsibilities include management and follow-up with internal supporting business owners and program alliance partners. Backup for Program support: participation in diversity business expos, council meetings and internal meetings.  QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor Degree required 5-10 years experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing and/or Supplier Diversity Knowledge of best practices in Supplier Diversity Knowledge of integration and customer implementation practices Excellent people skills Strong presentation skills, outstanding oral and written communications Ability to create and implement new strategies to drive program within procurement teams in a decentralized environment Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and leverage relationships with associates at all levels of management Skilled interface with industry, trade and community stakeholders of Staples Initiative, sense of urgency and organization awareness to problem solve the issues faced by potential suppliers and procurement staff Ability to negotiate new outcomes that result in progress for supplier diversity Residence in MA preferably or COExperience in supplier diversity management required Knowledge of integration and implementation practices required Knowledge of merchandising and procurement practices a must; Experience managing outside vendors required (such as consultants) Strong PC skills required; experience with Microsoft Office Suite knowledge is a must. Experience in marketing and communications a must. Excellent written, verbal, presentation and customer interfacing skills required; project management skills a plus Initiative, sense of urgency, judgment, latitude, ability to make decisions, flexibility, discretion  Staples is an EEO/AA Employer

Job Title: Manager, Supply Chain Company: A&A Search Location: Lexington, MA Description: Manager, Supply Chain Job            code: 1566 Job Category: Biotechnology City: Lexington Job Description: Manager, Supply Chain? Lexington,MA Act as the liaison between the company and third-party CSOs to effectively manage the labeling, packaging and distribution activities for all Clinical Trials. Perform defined functions related to the companys Drug Product CTM manufacturing at third party CMOs.Responsibilities: ?    Schedule CSO to perform labeling, packaging and on-time distribution ofGMPCTM supplies to clinical sites in theUSand abroad to meet clinical supply and delivery requirements ?    ManageGMPAPIand Drug Product inventories at CSO to ensure sufficient supplies are available to support internal product development and clinical supply demands ?    Provide effective and timely communication (inventory levels, documentation status, shipping status, etc.) to internal Clinical personnel, whilst maintaining all necessary blinding requirements per the clinical trial ?    Coordinate with Clinical personnel to determine an annual labeling, packaging and distribution budget for active clinical trials; maintain compliance with this budget and communicate variances internally as soon as possible ?    Establish measures and metrics to define supply chain performance and provide recommendations to management to optimize operations both internally and externally relating to clinical supply services ?    Identify, evaluate and recommend suitable CMOs for drug product manufacturing requirements ?    Collaborate and coordinate with the Drug Product Formulation Development group to successfully tech transfer manufacturing technology to selected CMOs ?    Manage identified CMOs in the drug product supply chain to ensure on-time performance delivery, quality products and budget compliance per company requirements ?    Oversee manufacturing of cGMP CTM batches for Phase 1 through Phase development products, supervising each manufacturing operation performed by the designated CMOs during production to ensure compliance with approved manufacturing batch record procedures, applicable guidelines and regulations and cGMPsQualifications: ?    Bachelors or post-graduate degree in Science, business or related area and 7+ years of industrial experience in a Pharmaceutical or Biological manufacturing company ?    Phase 1 through Phase 3 clinical labeling, packaging and distribution experience managing a third-party CSO ?    Good understanding of formulation development andGMPmanufacturing aspects of various dosage formulations (injectables, solid oral, etc.) for Clinical Phase 1 through late stage development products  ?    Aseptic parenteral manufacturing experience is preferred ?    Process tech transfer to CMOs and proven project management experience in this role is a requirement ?    Proven experience in trouble-shooting manufacturing equipment and processes, including equipment evaluation, Design of Experiments (DOE) and validation requirements (D/I/O/PQ and Process Validation) ?    Demonstrated ability to work effectively with Process Development, Quality, Regulatory and Clinical Departments ?    Strong interpersonal communication, technical writing, decision-making and teamwork skills ?    Team player, results- and detail-oriented; ability to handle aggressive, no-contingency project timelines ?    Willingness to travel extensively within theUSand abroadPlease refer to job code aasearch-1566 when responding to this ad.

Job Title: Clinical Logistics Manager Company: Sparks Personnel Location: Lowell, MA Description:     Our Lowell, MA based client is seeking a Clinical Logistics Manager to ensure that clinical logistics projects are progressing and systems are set up and maintained according to quality standards, SOPs and applicable ICH-GxP and other applicable industry guidelines.According to departmental needs and personal capabilities the Clinical Logistics Manager may also take over a variety of internal administrative tasks (e.g. employee management, achievement of target performance levels for team managed, review/development of controlled documents, global expansion/harmonization, business development tasks, etc.)Key Accountabilities:* Proactively engages external internal clients in solution improvements.* Works towards establishing positive relationships with internal and external clients.* Leads development of logistics concepts.* Manages and leads projects, including set-up, conduct and closure phases.* Provides project-related directions to interdepartmental team assigned to the project * Provides clinical logistics training to the study team.* Ensure ongoing training and career development to the team.* Ensures study/project timelines, budgets and efficiencies are met.* Manages development of study documents and systems according to project timelines *Communicates with 3rd party providers and negotiates scope of work.* Controls and reports costs for internal service fees and external providers.* Maintains company internal project controlling/financial systems * Identifies and manages changes in scope in collaboration with Project management  *Represents the Clinical Logistics Services at client and internal project meetings. * Complies with Quality standards, including applicable SOPs and GxP* standards.* Travels as required by projects and CLS activities.* Uses a positive, objective, balanced, and result-driven approach.At the request of the Regional Director or Group Manager:* Actively takes part in the bidding process (Proposal, 3rd Party Vendor Selection, Bid Defense, Contracts negotiation and review) including client presentations.* Represents company at professional meetings/conferences as participant and/or speaker.* Collaborate with quality team in development and maintenance of SOPs and working procedures.*Develops reports and statistics for studies and department.*Supports ongoing optimization of system, infrastructure (systems used by CLS such as Warehouse Management System, LOMAS or IPTrack, processes).(GxP refers to the guidelines which include (but not limited to) Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP). Qualified candidates should forward resumes to: Register to View . We look forward to discussing your background, your current job search and your potential career path with SPARKS!

Job Title: Supply Chain Manager Company: Philips Location: Andover, MA Description: We simplify healthcare by focusing on the people in the care cycle – patients and care providers. Through combining human insights and clinical expertise, we aim to improve patient outcomes while lowering the burden on the healthcare system. Philips delivers advanced solutions for both health professionals, to meet the needs of patients, and empowered consumers for affordable healthcare whether in hospital or at home. Some product highlights: 256-slice Brilliance iCT scanner, Integrated cath lab, Avalon FM 20 & FM 30 fetal monitors, Ambient Experience MR and CT systems, Philips Lifeline's personal emergency alert service.Global Customer Service - Service Parts Supply Chain ManagementJob Description• Defining the service level agreements (SLA) between SPS and BU, Purchasing and Factories in regards to each organizations’ deliverables for the service parts performance.• Manage the SOP between the BU, Factories, Purchasing, SPS and KM to align towards one set of goals and one action plan to delivers the defined targets in the SLA.• Manage corrective actions plans to ensure performance improvement toward predetermined targets in the SLA & SOP. These actions plans include drive SPS functions to eliminate SPS controlled defects, Factories to improve internal supplier performance, the SPS external performance mgr to improve the external suppliers’ results, and with the BU Customer Support Sr Directors to improve Lifecycle performance.• Manages the performance of Healthcare factories for service.• Leads executive Monthly Business Reviews on behalf of SPS with BU General Manager regarding Service Parts Performance• Act as a point of escalation in SPS regarding ‘Supply’ to drive resolution with BU/Factories/Purchasing, e.g. constrained parts By BU:• Customer Satisfaction• Inventory & Fill Rate• Supplier/Factories performance• DEFOA• Purchasing cost? Constrained Parts impact on Fill Rate.Requirements? Bachelor degree in business, engineering, supply or supply chain management. MBA preferred.? At least 10 years of experience in the supply management or service field. ? Proven ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across functions and organizations.? Strong results orientation and track record in service parts or supply management? Strong abilities interfacing with and influencing senior management and executives.? Proven ability to lead people and teams through change ? Proven global skills. Experience in cross-cultural environment (projects, teams, management).? Willingness to spend a significant amount of time traveling, including overseas.? Experience in global / cross-functional management.? Advanced PC skills with demonstrated knowledge of MS PowerPoint and Excel are a must.Philips is an equal opportunity employer.Job ID: 64278.

Job Title: Sr Manager Supply Chain Diversity Company: Staples Location: Framingham, MA Description: The Sr. Manager, Supply Chain Diversity will be responsible for executing the vision, mission, and strategy to increase diversity spend enterprise-wide at Staples. This involves management of all cross-functional business units who have responsibility for purchasing services or commodities for Staples own utilization. Sr. Manager will coordinate with executive level management to determine a corporate-wide purchasing goal and processes to be implemented to reach those goals. While developing strategic objectives, goals and strategies, Sr. Manager will also be responsible for the day-to-day management of execution. In addition to supply chain diversity responsibilities, Sr. Manager will assist in managing some of the day-to-day initiatives of the integration of alliance partners onto our eDiversity network including, but not limited to cross-functional management of projects.On all levels, Sr. Manager will inspire a collaborative relationship with all cross functional support teams, diverse suppliers and corporate executives while driving execution and compliance. include, but are not limited to responding to diverse suppliers interested in doing business with Staples, managing the supplier management system and Supplier Gateway relationship, developing diversity purchasing metrics and delivering Staples diversity purchasing reports. This position requires both strategic and day-to-day management skills. This position requires 25% travel. The Supplier Diversity Manager is responsible for developing a supplier diversity scorecard; developing benchmark reporting; creating metrics and goals and implementing strategies to drive the program within the procurement category teams. In addition, the Supplier Diversity Manager is responsible for assisting the Sr. Manager of Supplier Development and Operations in the integration of diversity suppliers onto the eDiversity network and the implementation of their first customer. The expertise required to develop, manage and facilitate such responsibilities include: Develop, lead and manage internal inclusion processes for diverse suppliers by creating corporate-wide supplier diversity metrics, managing cross functional communication amongst executives and stakeholders, delivering quarterly reporting to internal stakeholders, sourcing and procurement managers and other decision makers and increasing diversity product selection. This includes managing the Supplier Gateway 3rd party vendor management relationship, system and corporate-wide diversity purchasing quarterly reports. also include developing a Tier 2 program that identifies and tracks the diversity purchases of our prime suppliers.Assist the Sr. Manager of Supplier Development & Operations with the integration of alliance partners onto the eDiversity network and the implementation of their first customer. include management and follow-up with internal supporting business owners and program alliance partners. Backup for Program support: participation in diversity business expos, council meetings and internal meetings.

Job Title: CHANGE Logistics Coordinator Company: Oxfam America Location: Boston, MA Description: LOCATION: Boston, MA DURATION: Five Months REPORTS TO: Manager, Community Engagement PURPOSE: Serve as logistical coordinator in all aspects of CHANGE training scheduled for July 24-30, 2010. COORDINATES WITH: The Community Engagement team, 60-70 people attending the CHANGE Initiative, Oxfam’s student leadership program DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Coordination of logistics for 60-70 people attending CHANGE training program. Plan travel, housing , meals for students, speakers and facilitators. Arrange transportation, training spaces, mailings, acknowledgements, and support materials. Maintain accurate records and meet timelines. Update computer records in the CHANGE community as needed. Represent the work of Oxfam to the public, including outreach on the phone and in public as needed. Participate in and report out at regular Community Engagement & CHANGE staff meetings. Assist with other CHANGE Initiative-related activities as required. Provide written reports and create a program folder including full records of expenses/budget for training. Attend and continue all coordination during the CHANGE Training in July. File final report on all activities.

Job Title: SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER Company: Adecco Location: Salem, MA Description: Adecco Engineering and Technical, a division of the world leader in the recruitment of engineering and information technology professionals, has an immediate opening for a Supply Chain Manager a Direct Hire opportunity with a company in Salem, MA. The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for developing and implementing strategies for Supply Chain Management and Enterprise Resource Plan (ERP) at a manufacturing facility. This position directly oversees the activities of scheduling, material planning, material procurement, supplier management, and supply chain systems. This position closely interfaces with production, manufacturing engineering, quality, R&D, sales, and facilities to ensure that supply chain issues are considered as key components of the overall business strategy. Must be a creative problem solver with proven record in achieving results and have the ability to work well under pressure.Key Responsibilities Ø Drives and communicates all Materials Management activities via our SAP system which include: demand management, SIOP (sales, inventory, and operating plan) process, Master Production Scheduling (MPS), production planning, materials procurement and inventory accuracy.Ø Manages the supply base to improve quality, delivery, and service performance through the use of a formal Supplier Scorecard process.Ø Works with Strategic Sourcing Team and internal resources to develop annual material deflation strategy targeted towards corporate initiatives.Ø Works with Strategic Sourcing Team to identify new sources of supply where necessary to improve performance, reduce cost and reduce supply base.Ø Effectively practices performance-based-management by coaching and developing direct reports.Ø Establishes department goals and objectives and drives performance improvement through metrics. Ø Coordinates information, with the production area, regarding capacity planning and inventory transactions to meet tough inventory reduction goals.Ø Coordinates engineering and supplier resources to ensure that supply chain impacts are considered into product design.Ø Develops and implements strategies that are in line with lean and demand flow methodologies. Ø Performs other related duties of comparable complexity as directed. Critical Success Factors Ø Technical Skills: Requires a BS degree in business or a related field. Plus 8 years of progressively greater responsibility in operations and/or purchasing roles with a minimum of 5 years of management experience or equivalent training/experience. MBA is preferred. Good working knowledge of MRP systems is a must. SAP experience preferred. Familiarity with ITAR requirements, military and aerospace industries a plus.Ø Communication Skills: Effectively communicates with and engages all levels of the organization verbally and in writing; translates technical decisions/strategies into business terms and implications; produces clear, understandable documentation geared for all audiences. Ø Management of Resources: Allocates time and resources efficiently, focusing on ever-shifting priorities; continually seeks way to improve individual/team efficiency. Demonstrates ability to be an effective leader and manager in a matrix-reporting environment.Ø Business & Organization Knowledge: Understands the business and the impact of the Supply Chain organization on the operation. Ø Change Management: Exhibits an assertive personality with a strong bias for action with a results-orientation; tackles tough problems with firm deadlines. All interested applicants should apply online or email their resume to Register to View

Job Title: Sr Manager, Supply Chain Quality Company: Biogen Idec Inc Location: Cambridge, MA Description: This position requires a dynamic individual who will represent Biogen Idec Quality at contract manufacturing facilities. The scope of this position is to provide quality support for drug product manufacture, labeling and packaging, and distribution for clinical and commercial products at contract manufacturing organizations in the US markets. This individual will participate in cross-functional teams with Planning, Logistics, Contract Manufacturing, Technical Development, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, and Drug Safety/Risk Management. This individual will manage a small group of 2-4 direct reports.Responsibilities include:o Develop and maintain strong relationships with contractors and corporate partnerso Manage Supply Chain Quality activities at US contract manufacturing organizations (CMO) o Negotiate Quality Agreements with CMO and corporate partnerso Disposition of commercial and clinical product for N. American marketso Provide support for manufacturing deviations and investigations for drug product manufacture, labeling and packaging, drug substance and drug product shipping, and finished goods distributiono Review/approve regulatory submissions o Participate in BIIB Health Authority audits and support Health Authority audits at contract siteso Approve validation protocols and reports for drug product manufacture, supply chain shipping qualification studies, and labeling and packaging qualificationsQualificationsMinimum of 10 years Biopharmaceutical experience, with at least 5 years experience in Quality Assurance.-Must have 5 or more years of experience managing direct reports. -Understanding of cGMPs, quality systems and regulations. -Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Minimum of B.S. in Science or EngineeringEducationMinimum of B.S. in Science or Engineering

Job Title: Manufacturing Logistics Coord Company: Genzyme Location: Framingham, MA Description: Genzyme Corporation, ranked as one of the foremost biotechnology companies in the world, is committed to providing an exceptional environment in which individuals can excel, and achieve their professional and personal goals. Genzyme's people and culture have been consistently recognized for excellence. For example, we have been named several times to Fortune's list of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in the United States. We also consistently rank among the top employers for scientists in surveys of Science readers. Genzyme's local offices and facilities in Europe and other parts of the world have earned similar distinction as respected employers. By applying for a position with Genzyme, you are taking the first step toward becoming a part of our dynamic and talented team, and sharing in our continued success.Responsible for reviewing the production schedules to identify manufacturing needs to include buffers, raw materials, and consumables. Sent ITRs and pick list to Distribution with specified pre-chilling requirements and delivery dates aligned with manufacturing schedule. Receive, verify, check-in and sanitize incoming materials. Perform manufacturing electronic systems (MES) inventory transactions as well as MGF/Pro transactions for material receipt. Distribute materials to requesting groups. Maintain and replenish P/N consumables Supermarket (Room 125) (Kanban). Restock various areas as needed. Coordinate movement of Harvests/eluates in and out of multiple storage locations between buildings. May assist with the coordination of warehouse remedial work. Perform 5S audit of corridors, i.e. 108, 109, 125, and the back dock twice daily. May assist with spare parts planning for turnaround. Communicate observations to Operations Leadership Team for immediate remediation. Coordinate flammable waste removal with Lab Support Services. Perform weekly cycle counts and reconcile discrepancies. Other duties may include coordination of utility and room release, control of action notices for building work or equipment release for preventative maintenance, oversee work order completion and scheduling of facilities.

Job Title: Inventory Control Manager Company: Location: Boston, MA Description: THE GREATER BOSTON FOOD BANK Enhance your talents and your career with an organization that helps the community - The Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB). GBFB, New England?s largest private food assistance program is a non-profit clearing house for food, both donated by the private sector and purchased to help feed those who are hungry. We are seeking an Inventory Control Manager to support our Warehouse Operations. This position will support warehouse operations, layout and processes and will work with the Food Acquisition and Member Services departments to provide excellent customer service to our agencies and donors. Establish, maintain, and enhance metrics and processes that achieve excellent inventory accuracy for all SKU?s stored within GBFB facilities. Responsibilities: ? Create items and item descriptions in Macola and complete or edit POs for Receiving. ? Create and assist with implementing receiving procedures as they relate to inventory accuracy. Track incoming donations and provide POs to receivers as needed. Review open purchase order report to identify aged inbound product ? Audit receiving process to ensure accuracy of incoming product. Evaluate products to ensure accurate item creation. Maintain accuracy and continuity in receiving process to include food safety. ? Set up and manage procedures related to inventory control. Manage expired, slow moving, excess, or obsolete inventory through review and approval processes. ? Maintain a robust cycle count program with warehouse personnel that achieve the organization?s accuracy goals ? Manage the WMS coordinator and warehouse clerk in their inventory-related efforts including but not limited to: scheduling orders; reconciling discrepancies; restocks; credits; report generation and daily invoicing. ? Provide feedback on issues to managers, supervisors and staff concerning individuals making errors and causing inventory discrepancies ? Collaborate with all departments to identify any recalled product and quarantine remaining inventory. Accurately account for any inventory returned or refused by agencies. ? Identify inventory that is available for agency shopping and activate the item(s) available on the web site immediately. ? Act as the internal ?systems? expert by reconciling inventory discrepancies through the production and warehouse teams. Teach inventory control system concepts to key personnel within the facility and coordinate improvements/upgrades with the systems providers. ? Organize and conduct a yearly full physical inventory, in conjunction with the Accounting Department. ? Create and use reports to identify receiving, storage and shipping issues as they relate to inventory. ? Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies in very short time frames. ? Coordinate volunteer projects (such as), including creating work orders, follow-up and ensuring accurate final receipt into inventory. ? Establish inventory tracking for ?kitting? items from raw materials to final product. ? Manage special projects related to inventory control. ? All other duties as assigned by management Qualifications: ? Highly proficient knowledge and experience in ERP systems such as Macola, Baan, SAP or Oracle, etc. (5+ years) ? Minimum of 5 years inventory control experience preferred. ? Knowledge of ?best practices? of warehousing and achieving success through benchmarking of the GBFB operation. ? Knowledge and hands on experience in warehouse management systems and handheld devices such as ASC Trac, Red Prairie, TECSYS, etc. (5-10 years) ? 3-5 years of direct supervision of a warehouse inventory team of several individuals in a distribution facility preferred. ? Expert understanding of cycle count process across a complex SKU base that includes greater than 500 SKUs. ? Experience and proficiency in warehousing set-up to include item profiling and slotting ? Analytical skills should be excellent with a strong understanding of inventory processes and their affect on financial and operational performance. ? Experience in creating ad hoc reports. ? Demonstrated experience in understanding and displaying relevant inventory transaction metrics. ? Considered proficient (excellent) in the use of Excel, Word and PowerPoint ? Experience interfacing with corporate internal audit and finance organizations to ensure effective processes and accurate financials ? Food and food safety experience desirable. ? Material handling equipment certification desirable ? Willingness to be on scissor lift at 35 feet high. ? Commitment to mission of feeding hungry people. ? Sense of humor. To apply, please submit your resume, cover letter, and salary requirement to: Human Resources The Greater Boston Food Bank 70 South Bay Avenue Boston, MA 02118 Fax: Register to View Register to View The Greater Boston Food Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer