Materials Manager

The job details are as follows: What We Do We build on the strength of our research and development expertise and a distinctive, entrepreneurial culture that encourages diversity, innovation, creativity, sustainability, and, simply, fun. Since inception, our mission has been to find a cure for pulmonary arterial hypertension and other life-threatening diseases. Toward this goal we have successfully gained FDA approval for five medicines, we are always conducting new clinical trials, and we are working to create an unlimited supply of manufactured organs for transplantation. We are the first publicly-traded biotech or pharmaceutical company to take the form of a public benefit corporation (PBC). Our public benefit purpose is to provide a brighter future for patients through (a) the development of novel pharmaceutical therapies; and (b) technologies that expand the availability of transplantable organs. At the same time, we seek to provide our shareholders with superior financial performance and our communities with earth-sensitive energy utilization. Our company was founded by an entrepreneur whose daughter was diagnosed with a life-threatening condition. She sought to find treatment options and a cure for her daughter and patients like her. We are founder-led, and relentless in our pursuit of “medicines for life”. We continue to research and develop treatments for cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases, and other orphan diseases. How you’ll contribute The Materials Management Manager role is responsible for managing the purchasing, shipping, receiving, and inventory of materials at the Christiansburg 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. 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 For this role you will need Minimum Requirements H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) 12 years of hands-on experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing, packaging, or warehouse environment with a H.S. Diploma/GED or 10 years of hands-on experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing, packaging, or warehouse environment with an associate degree or 8 years of hands-on experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing, packaging, or warehouse environment with a bachelor's degree 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 Ability to execute a work plan and adapt to changes in the scheduled Ability to train staff in managing material inventory Proficiency with MS Excel, Word, and internet functions Good organizational skills Physical Requirements: Lifting: 50 lbs Carrying: 50 lbs Pushing and Pulling: 200 lbs (with assistance) Preferred Qualifications Associate degree or Bachelor’s degree in operations, logistics, or a related field At United Therapeutics, you’ll realize quickly that it is not an ordinary place to work! When you join our company, you will learn, grow, contribute, have fun, and be challenged... all while making a difference in the lives of our patients. While United Therapeutics does not require vaccination for Covid-19 at this time, we strongly encourage all employees and visitors to remain up to date on vaccinations and boosters to protect one another from illness. Employees working in customer-facing roles must adhere and comply with customers’ credentialing guidelines, which may require vaccination against Covid -19, the influenza virus, and other illnesses that could be harmful to healthcare staff and patients. United Therapeutics Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - EOE Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities We strive to be an organization that engages the minds, hearts, and most spirited efforts of each of our employees. Our sense of purpose transforms what we do from work into mission, occupation into vocation and achievement into success. We challenge our employees with innovative and revolutionary projects, offer an environment which fosters high-level job performance and provide a highly competitive total rewards package. This is what makes United Therapeutics a stimulating place to work.

Salary : $71,500 - $90,500