Inventory Control Manager, Supply Chain (contractor)

Summary

Centessa Pharmaceuticals is seeking an Inventory Manager, Supply Chain contractor to support its outsourced clinical supply network. The role owns inventory planning, control, reconciliation, forecasting, vendor coordination, reporting, and process improvement across clinical supply operations.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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

Skills

• • Bachelor's degree in supply chain, science, engineering, or a related field required
• • 3–5 years of biotech/pharma industry experience in supply chain, inventory management, or clinical supply, including experience working with external vendors, required
• • Working knowledge of GMP/GDP requirements and inventory management practices in a regulated environment
• • Experience using an ERP, IRT, or other logistics/inventory management information system, or demonstrated ability to learn new systems quickly
• • Demonstrated success managing detailed data sets and inventory records with a high degree of accuracy
• • Experience coordinating with CMOs, 3PLs, or other external vendors on day-to-day logistics and inventory matters
• • Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• • Ability to work independently and contribute to creating and implementing inventory processes in a small-company, vendor-dependent setting
• • Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills; experience with SAP or similar planning tools a plus

Qualifications

Must Haves

• • Bachelor's degree in supply chain, science, engineering, or a related field required
• • 3–5 years of biotech/pharma industry experience in supply chain, inventory management, or clinical supply, including experience working with external vendors, required
• • Working knowledge of GMP/GDP requirements and inventory management practices in a regulated environment
• • Experience using an ERP, IRT, or other logistics/inventory management information system, or demonstrated ability to learn new systems quickly
• • Demonstrated success managing detailed data sets and inventory records with a high degree of accuracy
• • Experience coordinating with CMOs, 3PLs, or other external vendors on day-to-day logistics and inventory matters
• • Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• • Ability to work independently and contribute to creating and implementing inventory processes in a small-company, vendor-dependent setting

Nice to Haves

• • Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills; experience with SAP or similar planning tools a plus

Benefits

• Contractors engaged through Centessa are employed through a third-party agency that serves as the employer of record and provides access to a comprehensive benefits package.
• Eligible contractors may enroll in medical plans, including PPO and EPO options, as well as dental and vision coverage after 30 days.
• A 401(k) may be available to eligible contractors.
• Wellness programs may be available to eligible contractors.
• Other discounts may be available to eligible contractors.
• Remote role based in the US.