Supply Chain Coordinator

We are supporting a pioneering European biotech company in the search for a Supply Chain Coordinator to join their supply chain operations team. This is a 6-month full-time contract based on-site in the Leiden region and offers the opportunity to play a central role in a GMP-regulated cell therapy manufacturing environment.

You’ll oversee daily kitting operations, manage material flows, and act as the main bridge between warehouse, planning, QC, and the kitting team – ensuring operational continuity, inspection readiness, and efficient kit delivery across multiple service centers.

Key Responsibilities:

Material & Inventory Coordination

• Create/manage purchase orders (POs) and internal requests for kitting materials

• Monitor stock levels, track deliveries, and ensure cold-chain compliance for QC aliquots

• Perform SAP goods receipt, reservations, and order processing

Team Leadership

• Lead daily Tier Board meetings and allocate tasks based on team strengths

• Onboard, train, and coach new team members

• Represent the kitting function in daily huddles, weekly planning, and shortage escalation forums

• Act as backup to the Manager when needed

Operational Execution

• Print kit labels, finalize batch records, and pick materials according to SOP

• Execute full kitting process for internal service centers, ensuring quality and traceability

• Troubleshoot SAP issues related to materials and kit configuration

Continuous Improvement

• Apply and maintain 5S principles across kitting area

• Identify and implement process improvements

• Ensure full compliance with GMP, SOPs, and internal quality systems

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• 3–5 years in manufacturing, inventory, or supply chain operations in a GMP environment

• Prior team lead or supervisory experience preferred

• Strong knowledge of SAP or similar ERP systems

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, regulated manufacturing setting

• Knowledge of 5S or Lean principles a plus

Practicalities:

• Location: On-site, Leiden area

• Duration: 6 months

• Start date: ASAP

• Employment type: Freelance/Contractor

• Languages: English required, Dutch preferred