Supply Chain Manager

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Job Description – Supply Chain and Operations Manager

About the Company:  Propedix is a biopharma and consumer health company dedicated to advancing innovative treatments in healthcare. Our flagship product Dryello, featuring our breakthrough anti-fungal and drying agent technology, launched in Summer 2025, with a pipeline of advanced OTC and Rx treatments in dermatology and health. Driven by strong research and development, we’re delivering the next of health solutions.

Position:   Part-Time, Supply Chain and Operations Manager Consultant

Position Overview: The Supply Chain and Operations Consultant will be responsible for managing and optimizing the end-to-end supply chain and manufacturing documentation and processes for our OTC antifungal product line. This individual will oversee material flow, production scheduling, and vendor coordination to ensure consistent, compliant, and efficient operations. Propedix replies on 3rd parties for production, testing and distribution and thus a major focus of this role will be vendor management and planning.

The supply chain/operations manager will be responsible for maintaining and reviewing all production documentation, including batch records and purchase orders, while ensuring alignment with quality function for cGMP standards.  The manager will be working closely with internal teams and external partners, the manager will drive operational excellence, maximize production capacity, reduce costs, and contribute to the successful launch and scaling of new products in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Key Responsibilities:

·       Lead and coordinate supply chain and manufacturing operations to ensure timely production and delivery of OTC antifungal products.

·       Manage material flow across the supply chain, including raw material procurement, inventory management, and coordination of production schedules with CMOs and internal teams.

·       Develop and manage supply to demand forecasts, production schedules, inventory strategies, and procurement plans.

·       Oversee and maintain all production documentation, including batch records, production logs, and manufacturing instructions, ensuring they are accurate, compliant, and up to date.

·       Review and approve manufacturing documents, purchase orders, and batch production records to ensure alignment with cGMP standards and internal requirements.

·       Coordinate cross-functional scheduling to align production, quality control, product development and inventory management activities.

·       Collaborate with third-party manufacturers, packaging suppliers, and logistics partners to ensure quality, compliance, and on-time delivery.

·       Resolve issues that come up (e.g. delays in delivery) and find cost-effective solutions for supply chain processes.

·       Monitor and improve KPIs related to manufacturing efficiency, on-time delivery, inventory turnover, and cost control.

·       Support regulatory compliance for OTC pharmaceuticals including FDA cGMP requirements.

·       Identify and implement process improvements in manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics.

·       Support the launch of new products or line extensions by ensuring operational readiness.

·       Work with engineering and product development to optimize operational metrics of throughput, batch capacity, monthly capacity, finished goods inventory, and yield optimization.

·       Partner with Quality Assurance, product development R&D, and Regulatory Affairs to ensure product quality and regulatory adherence.
 

Location: Currently virtual, with candidate residing in Southern California. This position has potential to become a full-time permanent position in Southern California. Consulting work can be performed remotely with attendance required for live meetings once a quarter and travel to production facility in Northern California required once a month (1 day trip). Travel out of region (out of California) expected 3 to 4 times a year.  

Experience/ Necessary Skills:

Education: Strong preference for Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or STEM field.   Alternative is Supply Chain or Operations Management.

Experience: 5 - 12 years in manufacturing operations and/or supply chain management in the biopharmaceutical field with strong preference for candidates with OTC pharmaceuticals

Skills & Competencies:

·       In-depth knowledge of biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes and quality systems.

·       Strong understanding of cGMP and FDA regulations for OTC products.

·       Strong project management skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

·       Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems, production planning, and supply chain analytics.

·       Strong proficiency in the use of MS Excel, database manage management and data analytics and calculations a requirements

·       Excellent organizational, communication, project management, and vendor management skills.

·       Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with a collaborative mindset.

·       Must be proficient English with ability to efficiently dialogue and persuasively articulate concepts and understand needs of 3rd parties.

Hours:  Approx 15 hours a week to start as a consultant. Candidates must be available for live meetings and email correspondence on average 1 hours a day during normal business hours. Attendance at a once-a-week management meeting (usually scheduled for Tuesday) and a once-a-week Operations meeting requirement.  Once a month travel to production facility for a 1-day visit to oversee batch production.

Compensation:  $5,000 - $6,000 per month when completing 15 hours per week.