Supply Chain Manager

At Nucleus Biologics, we are passionate about supporting the development of groundbreaking discoveries and improving the quality of life for patients. Our cell culture products and services fuel today’s therapies and tomorrow’s innovations.

Cell culture media is a critical raw material used in the development of cell-based projects. As the Cell Performance Company™, we are the leading provider of custom cell growth media, tools, and technologies that support every stage of development from research through commercialization. We are committed to delivering premium products and services through a transparent, consistent, and proven supply chain that eliminates variability.

As the Supply Chain Manager you will be responsible for procuring materials used for both product manufacturing and general operations. We are looking for a proven performer who is process-oriented, a strong negotiator, meticulous, self-motivated, and has ample experience in procuring biologic materials. This individual will also assist with shipping, receiving, and logistics.

• Cold chain logistics and storage
• Develops new vendor or existing relationships and negotiates discounts
• Negotiates price concessions with vendors for requisitions
• Establishes terms, researches, and recommends new vendors; creates new vendor accounts as necessary
• Help to develop and recommend forecast and delivery requirements to Suppliers
• Order fulfillment by means of purchasing items for jobs/projects and/or allocating from stock
• Obtain the best price and delivery on all orders
• Confirm all orders, expedite those to meet client deadlines, and update the purchase order with all confirmation and expediting notes.
• Verify inventory stock levels and recommend stock purchases when needed
• Work cross-functionally with various departments to advance the company’s goals
• Enter and verify all orders as required by sales, and ensure that all orders are tracked appropriately
• Support the sales team with logistics quote generation, RFQ response, and project coordination activities
• Assist with the coordination and monitoring of supply chain operations.
• Implement and maintain inventory reorder levels for stock with the production planner.
• Set up the appropriate logistics management system
• Pick, pack, plan, ship, and track customer shipments in accordance with order requirements.
• Process purchases via credit card, credit terms, and purchase order methods
• Follow import/export guidelines and regulations for all international shipments.
• Participate in periodic inventories; locate, pull, and package requested Supplies, equipment, and other materials to fill orders accurately.
• Assist in collecting, storing, and preparing surplus supplies and equipment; properly receive and store shipments; perform warehouse maintenance, and follow safety policies and procedures.

• Work with Manufacturing and Production Planning teams to ensure the timely delivery of materials required to meet production schedules.
• Issue purchase orders and follow up with suppliers throughout delivery.
• Develop collaborative supplier relationships to secure long-term, reliable, and timely sourcing of required materials.
• Assist in the management of inventory levels.

• Create packing slips and shipping labels for customer shipments.
• Arrange logistics for incoming and outgoing products.

• A BS/BA in Business or a Supply Chain-related degree is a plus.

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, and to establish and maintain productive working relationships
• Strong knowledge of supply chain management
• Proven success in negotiating
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to exercise independent judgment consistent with Company guidelines
• Strong process mindset

• Develops solutions to a variety of complex problems; ensures solutions are consistent with the organization

• Ability to hear and speak to employees and external associates on the phone and in person.
• Ability to see the letters and numbers on a personal computer…