Materials Manager

About the role

The Material Manager is responsible for the strategic leadership, management and oversight of all materials and finished product activities supporting CDx operations across multiple sites. This role ensures uninterrupted supply, regulatory compliance, inventory accuracy and operational efficiency through effective planning, process optimization and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute supply plans aligned with demand forecasts, production schedules and sustainability requirements
• Create demand plans to ensure finished product availability to meet customer needs and sustainability requirements
• Maintain accurate inventory levels, material traceability and proper identification and segregation of materials
• Manage finished product replenishments and transfers to Quest Operations to prevent supply interruptions
• Monitor open orders and backorders to ensure timely receipt of materials
• Coordinate physical inventory processes with Quest Supply Chain and Materials Management, including cycle counts, to maintain inventory integrity
• Implement, utilize and manage Materials Management systems (MRP/ERP)
• Ensure data integrity, system accuracy and proper documentation for materials and finished product
• Lead digital transformation and system optimization initiatives to improve material flow, visibility and inventory accuracy
• Ensure material management activities comply with FDA/ISO and internal Quality Systems
• Maintain audit readiness of the Material Storage areas and applicable documentation
• Partner with Quality and Regulatory teams to support inspections and audits
• Source and procure materials in alignment with quality, cost and delivery requirements
• Aid procurement with New Item Requests (NIR) and New Vendor Requests (NVR)
• Collaborate with suppliers to resolve material issues, improve performance and ensure continuity of supply
• Reconcile receiving and inventory discrepancies with Procurement, vendors and accounts payable
• Lead and execute Material Business Continuity Plan to ensure supply resilience during emergencies and disruptions
• Identify material supply risks and implement strategies to protect manufacturing and Quest operations
• Lead and support material sustainability programs to mitigate supply risks
• Lead material standardization initiatives across sites to improve efficiency and reduce complexity
• Drive improvement projects in collaboration with Procurement and Quality to enhance quality and performance and reduce costs

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 plus years’ experience in Supply Chain, Materials Material Management or a related field within a regulated manufacturing environment (i.e., pharmaceutical, medical device, biotech)
• Working Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, etc.) or equivalent
• Proven experience in ERP/MRP systems
• Strong knowledge of FDA/ISO regulatory compliance requirements
• Leadership experience in multi-site operations
• Excellent Analytical, communication and problem-solving skills
• Digital System Transformation, such as the development and utilization of simulation tools
• Risk and Business Continuity Planning
• Supply Chain Management
• Inventory Optimization
• Regulatory and Compliance (FDA/ISO/IVDR)

Skills

• Good record keeping and attention to details
• Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with functional and cross functional organizations and suppliers
• Ability to work with raw data and turn it into useful information – Strong data management skills
• Cross-functional leadership
• Drives innovation and Continuous Improvement mindset
• Ability to drive results within a matrix work environment

People Leader Responsibility

Provides leadership, coaching and development to the materials team

Establishes performance expectations and fosters a culture in support of Quest 5C’s

Direct reports: 1-3

Work Environment

Warehouse and Manufacturing work environments

Travel Required

English Required

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, engineering or a material related field
• APICS CSCP or CPIM and or ISM CPM certification (Preferred)
• Lean certification (Preferred)

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Prolonged sitting
• Extensive computer usage
• Lifting and/or moving boxes weighing up to 25 pounds