Supply Chain Manager

Summary of role

The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for leading end‑to‑end supply chain operations within a proprietary product manufacturing and a Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO), with ownership of procurement, supplier contracting, client business coordination and management, warehouse operations, distribution, and logistics. This role ensures the timely, compliant, cost‑effective, and reliable flow of materials, components, finished goods, and related documentation in support of client programs, manufacturing schedules, quality requirements, and regulatory expectations.

This position is based in New Jersey and requires a presence on‑site at least four days per week, and is open to applicants authorized to work for any employer within the United States.

Supply Chain Leadership

• Lead supply chain strategy and daily execution across procurement, contracting, warehouse, distribution, and logistics functions.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Regulatory, Finance, Program Management, and Commercial teams to support client commitments and production schedules.
• Develop and monitor supply chain performance metrics, including on‑time delivery, inventory accuracy, supplier performance, warehouse productivity, freight performance, and cost control.
• Identify risks, supply constraints, and operational gaps; develop mitigation plans to ensure continuity of supply and uninterrupted manufacturing operations.

Contract Development and Manufacturing Business Management

• Serve as primary point of contact for business development and operational needs for existing and prospective CDMO clients. Prepare work orders for execution with existing and prospective customers.
• Cross‑functionally support all operational teams in the CDMO including manufacturing, MSAT, engineering, finance, QA, and QC among others.
• Lead and manage CDMO vendor relationships, including establishment of Master Service Agreements and service contracts.
• Collaborate with Legal on new work orders, vendor agreements, and advice as business needs evolve.
• Process monthly billing and set budgets for annual revenue and operating expenses.
• Maintain the site resource allocation calendar by scheduling upcoming internal and external work. Close collaboration is required with departments to ensure existing personnel and equipment resources are effectively utilized when scheduling.
• Ensure operational excellence by allocating and directing internal resources and effectively utilizing outsourcing to achieve project and business goals in a timely manner.

Procurement and Supplier Management

• Oversee sourcing, purchasing, and supplier management for raw materials, consumables, packaging components, equipment, services, and client‑specific materials.
• Ensure materials are procured in alignment with production plans, quality specifications, approved supplier requirements, and budget expectations.
• Manage supplier performance, lead times, pricing, service levels, and issue resolution to support operational reliability.
• Collaborate with Quality and Regulatory teams to ensure suppliers meet applicable GMP, GDP, safety, and compliance requirements.

Contracting and Cost Management

• Lead or support supplier, carrier, warehouse, and third‑party logistics contract negotiations in partnership with Legal, Finance, Quality, and business stakeholders.
• Review contract terms related to pricing, service levels, quality expectations, liability, cold chain or special handling requirements, and performance obligations.
• Drive cost savings, process efficiencies, and value‑based supplier relationships while maintaining compliance and service reliability.
• Maintain visibility to contracted rates, renewal timelines, vendor obligations, and performance commitments.

Warehouse and Inventory Operations

• Manage warehouse operations, including receiving, put‑away, storage, cycle counting, picking, packing, shipping, returns, and inventory reconciliation.
• Ensure warehouse activities are executed in accordance with GMP, GDP, safety, security, hazardous material, and controlled material requirements, as applicable.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and…