Senior Manager, Materials Management

Job Title

Requisition

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Job Description Summary

Job Description

At Keenova, we believe that no one should be alone in their pursuit of better health. This purpose drives us as we pair quality therapeutics with human support-showing up in big moments and small to help patients find comfort and confidence.

We bring deep expertise and resolve to every therapeutic area we serve, including immunology, urology, men's health, orthopedics, critical care, and pediatric endocrinology. We work with patients, care partners, and physicians to help them navigate healthcare system complexity and access therapies that make a meaningful difference.

We are Keenova-keen to solve, keen to serve. Learn more at www.keenova.com.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and deliver departmental goals in compliance with company policies, the Quality Management System, and regulatory requirements.
• Plan and manage inventory levels to ensure on-time delivery while minimizing carrying costs and premium freight.
• Direct physical inventory activities, including cycle counting, to ensure inventory accuracy and valuation.
• Provide leadership across procurement, supplier strategy, inventory flow, shipping, receiving, and master data governance.
• Oversee warehouse operations and site distribution to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant material flow.
• Develop and mentor materials and warehouse team members, including full-time and contract staff.
• Support new product introductions and material revisions through QMS and SAP processes.
• Lead supplier certification efforts, supplier-managed inventory initiatives, and waste elimination activities.
• Contribute to manufacturing strategy, capital planning, and facility maintenance planning.
• Partner with Operations on material setup, BOM maintenance, quoting, and site materials planning.
• Lead regional and global spare parts planning, forecasting, and fulfillment.
• Execute special projects and continuous improvement initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education / Experience

• Minimum of 10 years relevant experience in a cGMP pharmaceutical environment or other FDA regulated manufacturing environment, in purchasing, supply chain or materials management.
• Minimum of 5 years management experience.
• B.S. / B.A. or equivalent preferred.
• APICS certification preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems required.
• Advanced knowledge of SAP ERP supply chain, quality, and operations modules highly preferred.
• Experience working within a scientific or high-tech industry required. Experience with Medical Devices is highly preferred.

Preferred Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Strong expertise in ERP-based planning, forecasting, and MRP, with demonstrated proficiency in SAP (MM, PP, and QM modules).
• Working knowledge of cGMP requirements, regulatory expectations, and process controls within an electronic Quality Management System.
• Experience managing expectations and collaborating with thirdparty logistics (3PL) and distribution partners.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and effectively.
• Proven ability to build and maintain effective vendor relationships, including negotiation of specifications, pricing, and delivery commitments.
• Highly organized and detailoriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fastpaced, dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence across multiple levels of the organization.
• Ability to function effectively as both a people leader and an individual contributor within crossfunctional teams.
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problemsolving capabilities.

Organizational Relationship/Scope:

The Sr. Manager - Materials Management reports directly to the Director of Operations at the Madison Medical Device Manufacturing Facility. This role partners with cross-functional teams including Global Device Engineering (GDE), Sustaining Engineering, Manufacturing and Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Assurance, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance and Procurement to support life cycle management, forecasting, materials requirements planning, material requisitions, shipping and receiving, obsolescence, and ongoing business operations.

This position requires interaction with various internal and external stakeholders including both Site and Corporate colleagues and suppliers.

Working Conditions:

This is an on-site position based in an office setting.Work hours are 40 hours per week plus overtime, as needed.

Keenova offers employees a Total Rewards package which includes competitive pay and benefits. To learn more about our Total Rewards benefits please visit: Keenova Careers | Serve and Grow with Purpose | Keenova

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Management reserves the right to change or modify such duties as required.

At Keenova, we believe that no one should be alone in their pursuit of better health. This purpose drives us as we pair quality therapeutics with human support-showing up in big moments and small to help patients find comfort and confidence.

We bring deep expertise and resolve to every therapeutic area we serve, including immunology, urology,men's health, orthopedics, critical care, and pediatric endocrinology. We work with patients, care partners, and physicians to help them navigate healthcare system complexity and access therapies that make a meaningful difference.

We are Keenova-keen to solve, keen to serve. Learn more atwww.keenova.com.