Job Description

Must have 7+ years of inventory management experience in a highly regulated sector (e.g., pharmaceutical, biotech)
Strong inventory management experience at a large, multi-facility organization is required
This role is remote; must be flexible to travel 15-20% of the time
Our client, a well-established and evolving company in the pharmaceutical sector, is seeking a Supply Chain Optimization and Inventory Manager to support the organization's operational performance and GMP-compliant inventory strategy. This leadership role plays a critical function in ensuring product availability, minimizing waste, and maintaining alignment between inventory and regulatory, quality, and commercial demand. Reporting to the Sr. Director of Demand and Supply Planning, the Manager will lead strategic inventory planning while collaborating across quality, manufacturing, procurement, and commercial operations to enhance visibility and drive continuous improvement.
Supply Chain Optimization and Inventory Manager responsibilities:
Inventory Strategy & Oversight

• Maintain enterprise-wide visibility of inventory health across internal manufacturing sites and third-party logistics/CMO partners
• Design and implement inventory strategies that align with GMP requirements, including controls on safety stock, expiration management, and obsolescence
• Track inventory performance using key metrics (e.g., inventory turns, service levels, scrap) and initiate corrective actions as needed
• Oversee various inventory classifications, including APIs, excipients, packaging components, WIP, and finished product
• Develop and enforce SOPs that support compliant, cost-effective inventory management practices

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with quality, regulatory, supply planning, manufacturing, and commercial teams to align inventory with production schedules, forecasts, and market demand
• Proactively identify slow-moving or at-risk inventory and lead cross-functional reviews for timely disposition
• Participate in S&OP and IBP processes, sharing inventory insights and risk scenarios
• Support cross-functional scenario modeling tied to supply disruptions, batch variability, and market dynamics

System Management & Process Improvement

• Leverage ERP and reporting tools to drive insights and inventory optimization opportunities
• Lead or contribute to initiatives focused on reducing excess inventory, improving GMP compliance, and streamlining supply chain operations
• Ensure inventory reconciliation and accuracy across internal systems and third-party logistics providers
• Oversee cycle counting, batch tracking, and inventory audit processes in accordance with regulatory and internal standards

The successful candidate has:

• 7+ years of experience in inventory management, supply chain, or operations within a regulated industry (pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare manufacturing)
• A bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Life Sciences, or related field
• Strong data analytics skills with the ability to work with complex datasets and systems
• Proficiency with ERP platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and reporting tools such as Excel and PowerBI
• Familiarity with GMP, inventory modeling, and lean or Six Sigma principles
• Demonstrated ability to operate in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment
• Strong cross-functional communication and leadership skills
• APICS certification (CPIM or CLTD) and experience in GMP-regulated operations are assets

What you can expect from the company:

• Salary range: $100,000- $115,000 plus bonuses
• A mission-driven, growth-oriented organization in a complex industry
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Opportunities to work with cross-functional leadership and shape strategic initiatives
• A culture that supports innovation, learning, and continuous improvement

Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada. Only candidates selected to move forward in the hiring process will be contacted.

Skills Required