Materials Management Manager jobs in Maryland

Join our dynamic Materials Management team at AstraZeneca, where we are responsible for the planning and procurement of GMP raw materials and indirect materials required for the production of clinical and commercial manufacturing. Reporting directly to the Sr. Director, Supply Chain at RMC in cell therapy, this role offers an exciting opportunity to thrive with standardized ways of working driven by Lean.

What you will do::

• Responsible for Material Requirement Planning (MRP) using SAP PP and MM modules,

• Partner with Master Data to maintain purchasing info records, and manage raw material inventory to support site operations.

• Oversee a team of material planners/buyers, develop and implement robust, scalable processes, and liaise with various departments such as Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Logistics, and Finance. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• BA/BS (preferably a degree in Supply Chain Management, Materials Management, Operations Management, Industrial engineering, Biology, Biotechnology, or other Scientific fields).

• Minimum seven (7) years of direct Supply Chain Planning experience with two (2) years of experience in Supply Chain Planning specifically for Clinical trial materials, Biotechnology, or Pharmaceuticals.

• Minimum of three (3) years of previous people management experience.

• Extensive knowledge and understanding of supply chain management techniques and material requirement planning.

• Ability to develop collaborative relationships and build effective teams.

• Intermediate to Advanced level of Microsoft Excel.

• Strong SAP knowledge.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Extensive experience working in cGMP environment.

• Experience with Lean- six sigma and other operational excellence methodologies.

• APICS certification.

At AstraZeneca, we are driven by the challenge to stay ahead in rapidly changing markets. We continuously seek new and better ways to deliver medicines all the way to our patients. Our resilience helps us to thrive as we innovate and evolve. We foster an encouraging, positive environment where ideas are welcomed and rewarded. As part of our agile team, you'll have the freedom to go above and beyond, continuously learning and proactively taking on more. If you enjoy working on a complex variety of activities in a dynamic environment with complex, technical projects, then this is the place for you.

Ready to make a big impact? Join us at AstraZeneca and contribute to life-changing medicines. Apply now!

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.