Job Description

Job Title: Supply Chain Manager

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Department: Supply Chain / Operations

Industry: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: $115,000-$125,000/yr. +

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Supply Chain Manager to oversee and optimize our end-to-end supply chain operations within our pharmaceutical manufacturing facility. The successful candidate will be responsible for procurement, production planning, inventory control, logistics, and supplier relationship management—ensuring compliance with FDA and GMP standards while maintaining cost efficiency and continuous supply of high-quality products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement supply chain strategies aligned with company goals, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Oversee procurement of raw materials, APIs, and packaging materials, ensuring timely delivery and quality compliance.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, regulatory, and R&D departments to ensure uninterrupted production and new product launches.
• Manage inventory levels using demand planning and forecasting tools to minimize excess or shortages.
• Lead S&OP (Sales and Operations Planning) processes to align supply with market demand and production capabilities.
• Establish and maintain relationships with key suppliers, negotiate contracts, and evaluate vendor performance.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP, FDA, DEA, and other regulatory standards relevant to pharmaceutical operations.
• Monitor logistics operations including inbound/outbound transportation, cold chain management, and warehousing.
• Identify areas for process improvement and cost savings across the supply chain network.
• Use KPIs to measure supply chain performance and present data-driven reports to senior leadership.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field; MBA or APICS/CSCP certification a plus.
• 5+ years of supply chain or logistics experience in a regulated pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of GMP, FDA regulations, and pharmaceutical quality standards.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards) and demand planning tools.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage cross-functional teams and work in a fast-paced, compliance-driven environment.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience managing supply chains for sterile, biologic, or controlled substance products.
• Familiarity with serialization, track-and-trace systems, and import/export compliance.
• Lean Six Sigma or similar process improvement training.

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