# Materials Management SMEApplyJob#: 3056341

Job Description
Materials Management SMEClient: Biotechnology companyContract/Perm & duration: 12-month contract

Location:
Downtown Toronto, this position will be working 5 days onsite per week.Pay Rate: $70-85/hrPosition SummaryThe Materials Management SME will lead daily material operations supporting our client’s Toronto GMP manufacturing activities. This role requires substantial hands-on GMP experience and a visible presence in receiving, storage, production support areas. The successful candidate will ensure that the correct materials are available, accurately recorded, appropriately stored, and ready for use in accordance with approved procedures and quality status. The SME will resolve operational issues using sound GMP judgment and collaboration with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, QA, QC, Planning, and Lab Operations.
The individual will partner with the existing Supply Chain Operations team and work with this team to establish clear accountability & ways of working within the team and with stakeholders.
In addition, the Materials Management SME will support the definition and deployment of material management practices at our new location in Toronto. The facility will start construction in Dec ’26 with move-in scheduled for January 1, 2028. The individual will partner with IT to deploy business systems required to operate the facility.Candidate ProfileAn experienced GMP warehouse and materials leader with a track record of directly managing floor operations and developing execution teams in a biotechnology manufacturing setting. The role requires someone who combines operational ownership, practical GMP judgment, inventory discipline, and effective partnership with Quality and Manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities




Daily Operations and Manufacturing Readiness● Own receiving, put-away, storage, picking, issuing, returns, and material transfers from off site warehouses.● Verify material identity, quantity, condition, lot information, expiry, and required supplier documentation during receipt.● Maintain controls for material segregation, traceability, storage conditions, and approved status before issue or use.● Coordinate with Planning and Manufacturing to confirm material readiness before production runs and resolve shortages promptly.● Manage external warehouse replenishment, transfers, and inventory reconciliation.● Track external warehouse service performance and coordinate issue resolution with Procurement and Quality.● Maintain required temperature controls and shipment records for cold-chain and ultra-cold materials within the department’s scope.● Improve material flow from receipt through storage, staging, and issue so materials reach the required location in time to support manufacturing.● Align staging and replenishment plans with production schedules, storage capacity, and material handling requirements.● Coordinate with Engineering and Facilities to ensure material handling equipment is available, appropriately qualified where required, maintained, and ready for use.Team Leadership and Onsite Coverage● Establish clear responsibilities, daily priorities,



escalation paths, and follow-through.● Maintain adequate onsite staffing and backup coverage for receiving, issuing, inventory, and manufacturing support.● Develop cross-training plans that preserve accountability and sufficient floor coverage.● Coach team members in practical GMP execution and evaluate performance against quality, accuracy, and service expectations.● Conduct routine floor reviews to identify issues and verify completion of required activities.● Lead and develop the existing Materials Management team, building a culture of safety, quality, inclusion, and accountability.● Establish contingency and escalation arrangements for material issues, including support outside normal hours when production schedules require it.Inventory and Oracle Execution● Use Oracle ERP as the source of truth for inventory balances and transactions, maintaining accurate records that reflect physical inventory, material status, and location.● Ensure all inventory transactions, including receipts, transfers, issues, returns, and approved adjustments, are recorded accurately and promptly within required timelines; review outstanding transactions and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.● Manage cycle counts, physical inventory, discrepancy investigations, and corrective actions.● Review hard reservations, inventory availability, expiry, and material status to support production requirements.● Partner with master data owners to verify item setup and resolve errors affecting material ordering, receipt, or use.GMP Compliance and Operational Judgment● Apply approved SOPs and verify requirements before making or communicating operational decisions.● Lead Materials

📌 Materials Management SME (Toronto)
🏢 Apex Systems
📍 Toronto