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Artiva Biotherapeutics, a clinical-stage biotech company developing NK cell-based therapies for autoimmune diseases, seeks a Manager of Materials Management & Supply Chain Planning to lead end-to-end inventory and materials management in a GMP-regulated biologics manufacturing environment.
You will own the complete raw material lifecycle—from planning and procurement through inventory control—ensuring uninterrupted, compliant, and cost-effective material flow to support clinical manufacturing, analytical development, and process development teams. This role bridges internal functions (Manufacturing, QA/QC, Regulatory Affairs, Finance) and external partners (CMOs, biorepositories, raw material suppliers) to maintain supply continuity and operational excellence.
Key responsibilities include: managing detailed MRP processes and risk-based inventory targets; supporting S&OP planning and scenario analysis; leading raw material risk assessment and supplier qualification activities; establishing and maintaining supplier management programs; developing GMP-controlled documentation (SOPs, work instructions); coordinating temperature-controlled shipments; managing purchase orders and vendor performance reviews; owning inventory accuracy through cycle counts and investigations; supporting import/export compliance; tracking supply chain metrics (OTIF, lead times, inventory turns); participating in deviation and CAPA processes; supporting tech transfer and scale-up activities; and managing supplier risk mitigation strategies.
You'll partner with Finance on cost initiatives and support internal/external audits related to purchasing and inventory management.
Required: Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Supply Chain Management, or related field; 8+ years in inventory management, planning, or supply chain at biotech/pharma companies (cell therapy experience preferred); 3+ years in clinical GMP environments; strong analytical and problem-solving skills; excellent communication and collaboration abilities; GMP documentation expertise; Excel and data analysis proficiency; and supplier negotiation experience.
Preferred: allogeneic cell therapy experience, ERP systems (NetSuite), APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP), and BLA/commercial launch readiness experience.
