Strategic Supply Chain Projects Manager

SUMMARY

The Strategic Supply Chain Projects Manager leads cross‑functional, high‑impact initiatives that strengthen MCCPDC’s 503B supply chain resilience, operational readiness, and cost‑to‑serve efficiency. This role drives end‑to‑end project execution, spanning supplier optimization, material availability, risk mitigation, ERP/MRP process enhancements, inventory strategy, and production‑supporting improvements.  
  
 This manager plays a critical role in ensuring material continuity, reducing shortages, improving throughput, and enabling scalability as MCCPDC expands its sterile manufacturing and distribution footprint. The position interfaces heavily with Procurement, Planning, Production, Engineering, Quality, Regulatory, Finance, and IT.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Project Leadership

Supplier & Material Strategy

Inventory, MRP, and Availability Optimization

Production & Capacity Support

Compliance & 503B Operational Alignment

Cross‑Functional Collaboration & Communication

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

· Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or related field. 

· 3–7+ years of experience in supply chain, manufacturing, operations, or project management. 

· Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, or other cGMP‑regulated environments. 

· Demonstrated success leading cross‑functional projects with measurable impact. 

· Strong analytical abilities: root‑cause analysis, data interpretation, and scenario modeling. 

· Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and intermediate/advanced Excel or data tools. 

· Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder‑management skills.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

· Experience in 503B sterile compounding or commercial pharmaceutical production. 

· Certifications: PMP, Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, APICS/ASCM (CSCP or CPIM). 

· Experience with quality investigations, deviations, CAPA, or supplier audits. 

· Familiarity with FDA 503B compliance and cGMP documentation practices.

CORE COMPETENCIES

· Strategic Thinking & Systems-Level Problem Solving 

· Project & Program Management 

· Data‑Driven Decision Making 

· Supplier & Stakeholder Management 

· Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence 

· Strong Written and Verbal Communication 

· Bias for Action, Ownership, and Follow‑Through 
 

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPI’s)

· Reduction in material shortages & supply disruptions 

· Improvement in lead times, supplier performance, and cost efficiencies 

· MRP accuracy and material‑readiness metrics 

· On‑time project completion rate 

· Improvement in operational throughput tied to supply‑chain projects 

· Internal customer satisfaction (Production, QA, Engineering) 

· Documentation and compliance accuracy