Associate Director, Supply Chain Management

Why Us?

We want the best and brightest people to help us achieve our mission to develop and deliver life-enhancing products through focused execution. Our nearly 3,000 global team members understand the important role we play in delivering healthcare and are dedicated to supporting each other as we work to bring the best treatments forward. Our shared values of Integrity & Quality, Innovation, Drive, Collaboration and Empathy guide our team and enable us to deliver upon our vision of helping everyone we serve live their best life.

Job Description Summary

The Associate Director, Supply Chain Management has leadership, coordination and delegation responsibility for the planning of drug product, drug substance manufacturing, combination product, and packaging activities, as well as procurement. The role supports and assists the detail scheduling and capacity constraints for manufacturing and packaging, optimizing methods and processes related to scheduling production activity. The Associate Director will manage planner/buyers for consumables, packaging components, and raw materials to support monthly Production plans. The AD will also manage logistics and warehouse operations.
All incumbents are responsible for following applicable Division & Company policies and procedures.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

Leadership

• Lead Supply Chain operations and three facilities, including Production Planning, Warehouse Operations & Logistics, and Master Data Management.
• Develop and Implement supply chain best practices.
• Develop resilient supply chain organization.
• Lead critical site and global meetings, as required.
• Drives inspection-ready and Right-First-Time culture.
• Serve as a change agent.
• Emphasize team development and succession planning.
• Align and drive KPIs (e.g. RFT, DIFOT, Cycle Time).
• Support and Lead Supply Chain activities relating to New Product Launch and New Product Development activities.

Master Production Schedule & Production Control

• Normalize and manage the production scheduling process to ensure supply and inventory requirements are met.
• Serves as liaison between demand planning, supply planning, and site teams.
• Communication and coordination of the master production plan from corporate team.
• Develop finite and long-term production schedules with Manufacturing and Packaging departments.
• Ownership of site capacity planning and management for three facilities, including but not limited to manufacturing, warehouse, and cold storage capacity.

Scheduling Tools

• Manage the use of relevant scheduling tools; improve /develop and implement new tools as appropriate.
• Ensures accuracy of net requirements calculations.
• Coordinates the use of multiple toolsets (ERP, Inventory Status Reporting, manufacturing/packaging center feedback, etc.).
• Issues process orders and other manufacturing-related support documentation, as required

Procurement & Supplier Management

• Manages customer support interactions.
• Provides direct support to buyers/planners, as required.
• Ensure Supplier Initiated Changes are tracked and assessed in a timely manner.
• Ensure ERP Master Data is maintained and kept current.
• Lead supplier negotiations and relationship management ensuring successful partnerships with our suppliers
• Maintains and improves supplier management program, supplier scorecards; ensures a resilient and robust supplier base.

Inventory Management

• Regularly assess material inventory levels at all plants.
• Review MRP with respective team members and order/adjust, orders and ordering patterns, as required.
• Review safety stock levels, inventory turns, and slow-moving inventory.
• Storage capacity modeling and planning.

Cross-Functional Support

• Develop and maintain cross-functional relationships with various internal and external customers/partners including Quality, Operations, Pharmaceutical Technology, Project management and other support groups/departments.

Warehouse & Logistics

• Regularly assess onsite storage.
• Continuous improvement: Review and implement best practices for warehouse operations & logistics
• Develop and implement tools for capacity management, resource planning, etc.

Misc.

• Provide inputs for the overall site budgeting process.
• Additional activities assigned by management, as required.

Qualifications:

Education & Experience

• B.S. degree required.
• 10+ years’ experience within the pharmaceutical industry emphasis on supply chain operations and/or manufacturing operations.
• Master’s degree in business, Supply Chain, or related field preferred, but not required
• 5 - 8 years of experience in leadership role.
• Experienced in building high-performing teams through mentorship and professional development.

Knowledge

• Minimum 4 years SAP Experience required.
• Minimum 4 years’ scheduling/planning experience required.
• Strong experience with MS Office and building presentations & analytical tools.
• Experience with biological drug substances preferred.
• Experience with sterile manufacturing preferred.

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to develop a strategic plan and execute it.
• Effective communication skills to work professionally with internal and external personnel at all levels.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple complex projects, and effectively utilize, supervise, and train staff.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Project Management - Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities.
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Change Management - Develops workable implementation plans; Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance; Prepares and supports those affected by change; Monitors transition and evaluates results.
• Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Leadership – Lead both strategically with forward vision while supporting tactical daily opportunities and short-term goals.

Physical Requirements  

• Ability to work in a laboratory and cGMP biologic manufacturing clean room environment as required to carry out assigned responsibilities.
• Travel as needed to other internal company sites, third party & partner sites, but not expected to exceed 20% of time on an annual basis.

EEO Statement:

We firmly believe in the principles of equal employment opportunity and strive to create an atmosphere where all employees, regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability (including pregnancy), age, or military or veteran status, feel valued, respected, and empowered. Our commitment to EEO extends to every aspect of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotions, compensation, benefits, transfers, terminations, and all other employment practices. We are dedicated to ensuring that all employment decisions are based on qualifications, skills, and merit.