Sr. Manager, Supply Chain Planning

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San Carlos, CA
Hybrid
175K-183K Annually
Senior level
Biotech
The Role
The Sr. Manager of Supply Chain Planning at Vaxcyte will oversee end-to-end supply planning activities, including demand planning, inventory optimization, and scenario planning. This role requires collaboration across teams to align supply chain operations with business growth objectives, enhance efficiency, and manage supplier relationships effectively.
Summary Generated by Built In

Join our Mission to Protect Humankind!


Vaxcyte is a clinical-stage vaccine innovation company engineering high-fidelity vaccines to protect humankind from the consequences of bacterial diseases, which have serious and costly health consequences when left unchecked. Working to eradicate or treat bacterial infections such as invasive pneumococcal disease, Group A Strep, periodontitis and Shigella is just the beginning. Our path to success is clear and well-defined, and Vaxcyte is set up to go the distance.


WHAT we do is every bit as important as HOW we do it! Our work together is guided by four enduring core values:


*RETHINK CONVENTION: We bring creative and intellectual diversity to every facet of the work we do in order to innovate and re-innovate the way vaccines are delivered.


*AIM HIGH: We embody our collectively audacious goal to courageously make the most complex biologics ever attempted to protect humankind.


*LEAD WITH HEART: Everyone leads at Vaxcyte with a kindness-first, inclusive approach to collaboration and vigorous debate that advances our business objectives.


*MODEL EXCELLENCE: The magnitude of our challenge requires our shared commitment to demonstrating integrity, accountability, equality and clarity across communications and decision making.


Summary:


Vaxcyte is seeking a highly skilled and experienced candidate to join our Commercial Manufacturing and Supply Chain (CSMC) organization. This position will oversee end-to-end supply planning activities, including demand planning, supply planning, capacity management, scenario planning, and inventory optimization. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in supply planning within the biotech or pharmaceutical industries, strong analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally to drive strategic and operational excellence. This role will be pivotal in aligning supply chain operations with Vaxcyte’s growth and commercial objectives.

Essential Functions

  • Design and execute supply chain planning strategies that align with Vaxcyte's business objectives and ensure the timely availability of materials and products.
  • Perform demand planning and supply planning activities to deliver a feasible master production plan. Collaborate with manufacturing teams and CMOs to develop and execute production plans.
  • Design and implement OMP Unison Planning with respective demand/supply planning processes.
  • Adept and developing and maintaining data models and data tools to support advanced planning and ERP systems
  • Optimize inventory levels to balance supply and demand and minimize expiry risk.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost savings within the supply chain. Implement best practices to enhance overall efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and CMOs. Monitor performance to ensure timely delivery of high-quality materials.
  • Identify potential supply chain opportunities and risks and develop mitigation strategies. Proficient in scenario planning to identify optimal solutions to mitigate risk, reduce disruption and improve supply chain resilience. Ensure continuity of supply in the face of disruptions or unforeseen events.
  • Work closely with teams across the organization, including R&D, manufacturing, procurement, quality, regulatory, and commercial, to ensure alignment and effective communication.
  • Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure supply chain performance. Provide regular updates to senior management and stakeholders.
  • Establish and maintain planning processes and SOPs.

Requirements

  • B.S. / B.A. degree or advanced degree (preferred). 
  • Minimum 8 – 10 years of supply chain experience within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industries.
  • OMP Unison Planning experience required, data analytics and tools.
  • Experienced in APS design and implementation with a proven track record of managing and delivering fast-track projects successfully.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Ability to analyze complex data and make data-driven decisions. Advanced Excel skills preferred.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
  • Demonstrated leadership and team management skills. Ability to lead and motivate cross functional teams to achieve high levels of performance.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple activities simultaneously and meet deadlines.
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail in all aspects of work.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities and requirements.

Reports to: Senior Director, Supply Planning


Location: San Carlos, CA


Compensation:

The compensation package will be competitive and includes comprehensive benefits and an equity component.


Salary Range: $175,000 – $183,000 (SF Bay Area). Salary ranges for non-California locations may vary.



Vaxcyte, Inc. 

825 Industrial Road, Suite 300

San Carlos, CA 94070


We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Top Skills

Data Modeling
The Company
HQ: San Carlos, CA
170 Employees
On-site Workplace

What We Do

Vaxcyte is a vaccine innovation company engineering high-fidelity vaccines to protect humankind from the consequences of bacterial diseases. The Company is developing broad-spectrum conjugate and novel protein vaccines to prevent or treat bacterial infectious diseases. Vaxcyte’s lead candidate, VAX-24, is a 24-valent, broad-spectrum pneumococcal conjugate vaccine being developed for the prevention of invasive pneumococcal disease. Vaxcyte is re-engineering the way highly complex immunizations are made through modern synthetic techniques, including advanced chemistry and the XpressCFᵀᴹ cell-free protein synthesis platform, exclusively licensed from Sutro Biopharma, Inc. Unlike conventional cell-based approaches, the Company’s system for producing difficult-to-make proteins and antigens is intended to accelerate its ability to efficiently create and deliver high-fidelity vaccines with enhanced immunological benefits. Vaxcyte’s pipeline also includes VAX-XP, a PCV with an expanded breadth of coverage of greater than 30 strains; VAX-A1, a prophylactic vaccine candidate designed to prevent Group A Strep infections; and VAX-PG, a therapeutic vaccine candidate designed to slow or stop the progression of periodontal disease. Vaxcyte is driven to eradicate or treat invasive bacterial infections, which have serious and costly health consequences when left unchecked.

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