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PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Oversee and direct the the global supply chain operations for commercial biological drug product(s) as well as clinical supplies for early development programs. Areas of responsibilities include but not limited to supply chain management, oversight of inventory control or critical parts inventory, material handling, import-export licensing, shipment of products from place of origin to point of delivery, labeling and packaging requirements, and third-party warehousing. Develops and implements logistics plans, budgets, and procedures to maximize compliance with the Company’s business objectives. The ideal candidate will exhibit a thorough understanding of international supply chains as well as international shipments.

A director level position may participate in the development of corporate and/or organizational policies which may include the authorization to implement such policies. This position level provides general direction to and review of manager level personnel in various functional areas and/or teams.

Establish and maintain a work environment that fosters learning, respect, open communication, collaboration, integration, and teamwork.

Works on abstract problems across functional areas of the business; identifies and evaluates fundamental issues for major functional areas through assessment of intangible variables. Erroneous decisions may have a serious impact on the overall success at the functional and/or program level.

MAJOR DUTIES OF POSITION:

Create and execute long-term supply chain strategies that align with corporate objectives.

Develop and execute sourcing strategy for materials based on current business needs. Drive materials productivity through improving supply chain efficiency; and if appropriate, identifying secondary suppliers and approaches.

Works closely with the appropriate management team to develop long term capacity plan.

Maintain current and accurate supplier performance statistics and provide timely reports.

Develop tactical methods to overcome real-time material issues.

Work closely with manufacturing, quality, distribution, clinical, commercial development, finance and other related departments to develop annual, quarterly, and monthly supply chain plans.

Partner with key stakeholders to develop, implement, and influence best practices in the disciplines of forecasting supply chain management, inventory management, and master scheduling aligned with the commercial strategies and programs in the clinic.

Reduce material variances by efficient use of materials, root cause analysis of scrap material and adherence to material management process.

Responsible for supporting new product development with all material requirements and make recommendations for supplier optimization.

Represent the Global Technical Operations group on project teams and when appropriate, at senior management meetings.

This position may travel up to 25%.

Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

BS in Operations or Manufacturing Management with Supply Chain oversight with 10+ years’ relevant industry experience and at least 5 years experience in a strategic leadership and management role, preferably at the director level. An MBA is a plus.

Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing or operations management principles and concepts for clinical and commercial supplies.

Proven ability to develop and implement strategic business plans; global sourcing and logistics experience is required.

Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations and The Joint Commission requirements.

Demonstrated competencies in operation of inventory control systems and software applications.

APICS, MAPICS, CPIM certification desired.

Proven ability to translate business objectives to effective technical and operational plans and successful implementation of such plans.

Demonstrated ability in synthesizing information to make critical decisions in a timely manner as well as develop short and long-term plans.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with proven ability to build positive work relationships across functional lines and to motivate employees.

Ability to quickly ascertain pricing, quantity and lead time impacts on purchased products relative to business conditions of the industry and overall supply chain strategy.

Excellent negotiation skills with proven performance in a sourcing environment.

Strong financial, business, matrix management, and influencing skills.

Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple products and projects.

Proven leadership ability and problem-solving skills are a must.

Personal attributes required include:

Flexibility and integrity,
Goal oriented and self-starter,
Practical approach to problem solving,
Demonstrated good judgment and decision-making experience,
Collaborative and team oriented.