Materials Manager
United Therapeutics Corporation
Summary
The Materials Manager role is responsible for managing the purchasing, shipping, receiving, and inventory of materials at the assigned DPF facility. This role will perform receipt, storage, inventory management, logistics planning, and preparation of shipments according to approved procedures and in compliance with GMP requirements.
Job description
- Oversee and ensure the timely receipt, storage, issuance, and shipment of materials
- Plan and procure DPF facility supplies and DPF facility storage while adhering to budgetary requirements
- Manage direct material inventory and expensed material stock levels and perform physical inventory counts
- Coordinate with Operations and Quality to ensure applicable materials are released and available for use or shipment
- Ensure management of materials are performed safely and in compliance with cGMP requirements
- Author and revise material control SOPs
- Actively build relationships across functions and with external suppliers to bring value to the company and identify continuous improvement opportunities for material control operations
- Lead in planning the process and material flow, equipment, and supply needs for DPF facility
- Provide SAP and material control training and leadership to DPF facility staff to ensure data is timely and accurate
- Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements
- H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) and 12+ years of hands-on experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing, packaging, or warehouse environment, or a regulated healthcare environment, or
- Associate degree and 10+ years of hands-on experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing, packaging, or warehouse environment, or a regulated healthcare environment, or
- Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of hands-on experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing, packaging, or warehouse environment or a regulated healthcare environment
- Knowledge of cGMP practices as they pertain to materials management, manufacturing, shipping, receiving and computer systems
- Ability to maintain exact and detailed records
- Knowledge of safe materials management procedures and practices
- Expertise with SAP or similar ERP system
- Previous experience with operation of mechanical materials management equipment
- Training or experience with handling, and storage of hazardous materials and controlled substances
- Ability to execute a work plan and adapt to changes in the schedule
- Ability to train staff in managing material inventory
- Proficiency with MS Excel, Word, and internet functions
- Good organizational skills
- Must not have interaction with pigs outside of the company
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate degree or
- Bachelor's degree in operations, logistics, or a related field
This position is located 100% onsite at our Houston, TX facility. This position may require some travel in the first six months, but does not have a long-term expectation for regular travel.
Requirements
- H.S. Diploma or GED and 12+ years of hands-on experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing, packaging, or warehouse environment, or a regulated healthcare environment
- Associate degree and 10+ years of hands-on experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing, packaging, or warehouse environment, or a regulated healthcare environment
- Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of hands-on experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing, packaging, or warehouse environment or a regulated healthcare environment
- Knowledge of cGMP practices as they pertain to materials management, manufacturing, shipping, receiving and computer systems
- Ability to maintain exact and detailed records
- Knowledge of safe materials management procedures and practices
- Expertise with SAP or similar ERP system
- Previous experience with operation of mechanical materials management equipment
- Training or experience with handling, and storage of hazardous materials and controlled substances
- Ability to execute a work plan and adapt to changes in the schedule
- Ability to train staff in managing material inventory
- Proficiency with MS Excel, Word, and internet functions
- Good organizational skills
- Must not have interaction with pigs outside of the company
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Coverage
- Employee Wellness Resources
- 401(k)
- ESPP
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Disability Benefits
Company overview
United Therapeutics Corporation is an American biotechnology company founded in 1996 with a deeply personal mission: to find a cure for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) after the founder's daughter was diagnosed with this rare disease. Headquartered in Silver Spring, Maryland and Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, the company has evolved into a pioneering force in biotechnology, focusing on developing novel pharmaceutical therapies and technologies that expand the availability of transplantable organs. United Therapeutics specializes in treatments for pulmonary arterial hypertension, pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease, neuroblastoma, and end-stage lung disease through its flagship products including Tyvaso, Remodulin, Orenitram, Adcirca, and Unituxin. The company is particularly notable for being the first publicly-traded biotech or pharmaceutical company to convert to a public benefit corporation (PBC), with a dual purpose of developing innovative pharmaceutical therapies and creating technologies that increase transplantable organ availability. Their groundbreaking work includes xenotransplantation research, organ manufacturing technologies, and regenerative medicine programs aimed at addressing critical shortages in transplantable organs. With approximately 1,001-5,000 employees and a strong commitment to corporate social responsibility, United Therapeutics has established itself as a leader in both patient-focused innovation and workplace excellence.