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Inventory Control Manager, Supply Chain (contractor) at Centessapharmaceuticalsinc | LAYIQ

Inventory Planning & Forecasting
Develop and maintain inventory forecasts and stocking strategies for IP, comparators, and ancillary materials, aligned with protocol requirements, enrollment projections, and site demand.
Set and monitor min/max inventory levels across depots and storage locations to prevent stockouts and reduce excess or expiring stock.
Support resupply planning and trigger replenishment orders in coordination with Clinical Supply and CMO partners.
Inventory Control & Systems Management
Maintain accurate, up-to-date inventory records across relevant systems (e.g., IRT, ERP) and ensure data integrity across all storage and distribution nodes.
Lead routine inventory reconciliations with CMOs, depots, and 3PL partners; investigate and resolve discrepancies in received or on-hand quantities.
Monitor shelf-life and expiry dating across the network and coordinate retest/extension activities with the analytical team to ensure continuous supply.
Support the investigation and documentation of temperature excursions, product complaints, and product recovery activities as they relate to inventory.
Vendor & CMO Coordination
Serve as the primary point of contact for day-to-day inventory-related communication with CMOs, depots, warehouses, and freight forwarders.
Monitor vendor performance against inventory accuracy, turnaround time, and service-level expectations; escalate and help resolve recurring issues.
Coordinate with CMO/CDMO partners on packaging, labeling, and shipment timing to keep inventory data and physical stock in sync.
Reporting & Continuous Improvement
Track and report inventory-related KPIs (e.g., accuracy rates, days of supply, excess/expiry risk) to Supply Chain leadership.
Contribute to data quality initiatives and support internal and vendor audits related to inventory records.
Identify and help implement process improvements to strengthen inventory controls, forecasting accuracy, and cross-vendor consistency.
Communicate inventory status, risks, and priorities clearly across Clinical Operations, CMC, Quality, and Finance.

Inventory Control Manager, Supply Chain (contractor)

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