Description: Purpose of Role • Manage the long-term planning/execution (0 to 5 years) of manufacturing and packaging of finished goods globally utilizing internal and external finished good suppliers to ensure product availability for our patients. Core Accountabilities • Ensuring product availability for our customers globally • Developing the Master Production Schedule for assigned product(s)/franchise(s) Success Measured By • Managing/Relationship o Work closely with all other functions; Manufacturing/R&D/Regulatory Affairs/Quality/API group/Clinical and Legal o Become the SME for Rapid Response planning and reporting • Service: o Product availability; No stockouts o Production Plan Stability o Inventory Policy Adherence (Adherence to target, Obsolescent Inventory Value) o Driving efficiencies in drug product supply chain by identifying and eliminating waste in design and processes Core Responsibilities: • Responsible for midterm to long-term network MPS in monthly buckets (months 4 – 48) • Monitor demand forecast and manage inventory levels and ensure changes are aligned with network supply plans • Responsible for supply chain modeling to o Support budgeting process o Maintain planning parameters o Evaluate demand scenarios o Define sourcing strategies • Proposes safety stock levels throughout the drug product supply chain and works with API supply chain to ensure alignment of inventory across DP and API • Works with API supply chain to ensure long range API purchase plans support master production plan and resolves issues where they may arise • Responsible for mapping market/product demand to SKUs and DCs • Responsible for rough cut capacity planning and monthly evaluation against existing capacity models to ensure feasible plans • Leads and support monthly Supply and Management meeting meetings to present network MPS and changes per planning cycle • Ensure Annual stability plans are met • Represents Global Supply Chain on CMC and CCPR teams to ensure changes will be implemented in a strategic and timely manner • Manage all changes and assess impact to supply chain to ensure no interruption to patient supply • Manage NPI introductions and ensures all launch timelines are met • May assist with the development and integration of new technologies and/or new processes as needed to support continuous improvement by seeking ways to improve planning performance • Responsible for resolving supply issues in short term across the network plan (next 3 months) and balancing for short-term network inventory • Publish 18-month rolling forecast to CMOs to ensure capacity availability • Work with drug substance team for API allocation to production plans & support master production plan / resolves issues where they may arise • Manages relationships with other departments (i.e. quality, mfg., AO, logistics, etc.) to resolve supply issues • Develops and implements strategies and goals for specific products. Support and Advisory Responsibilities: • Maintains and assists with the implementation of Supply Chain policies, procedures, techniques, standards, and systems. • Contributes to the development of complex new concepts, techniques and standards. Leads projects on process improvements at supply chain planning SME • Supports the execution of supply chain planning initiatives to achieve departmental targets. • Assists with the preparation of project plans and manages projects to successful and timely completion. Provides expertise to the team and functional areas to anticipate and identify complex project issues which pose a challenge to achieving strategic goals. • Reviews and assists with planning requirements for business operations. Acts as an advisor to meet schedules and/or resolve technical problems. • Develops and maintains documentation to reflect the effectiveness and efficiency of department activities. Simplifies externally-facing documentation to the benefit of customers. • Analyzes systems and processes and impact on business performance. Develops tools needed to support division Center of Excellence Service Teams action. • Frequently collaborates with other departments, to ensure functional area resources are sufficient to achieve project goals and objectives. • May recommend and assist with the integration of new technologies and/or new processes as needed, to reduce costs. • May assist in the development of operational functional requirements and business process flow architecture of ERP functions and features, in support of existing and future business plans. Knowledge, Experience, and Skills: • Experience in pharmaceutical operations/cGMP environment highly desirable. • Able to develop solutions to a wide range of complex problems, which require the regular use of ingenuity and innovation. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills. • Demonstrates good planning and organizational skills coupled with strong time management skills. • Has an aptitude for working with computer systems to plan and manage supply chain requirements (Kinaxis RapidResponse, SAP, EBS, Logility, JDA) • Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to exercise independent judgment in developing methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. • Demonstrates up-to-date knowledge of business operating systems, distribution requirements planning, production scheduling, Oracle/DB2/Access databases and Microsoft applications (e.g., Excel) as relates to business needs. • Proficiency in ERP system software, with emphasis on Operations/Supply Chain functionality. • Good organizational and time management skills, including working knowledge of basic project management tools and techniques. • Solid working knowledge of relevant regulatory guidance, including pharmaceutical GMPs and ICH Q7A Minimum Qualifications: • 8+ years of relevant experience in related field and a BS or BA; or 6+ years of relevant experience and a MA/MS/MBA.
Required Years of Experience: 8+ years of relevant experience in related field and a BS or BA; or 6+ years of relevant experience and a MA/MS/MBA.
Top 3 Required Skill Sets: 1) Supply Planning experience with demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills , 2) ERP/ Planning System experience, 3) Solid working knowledge of relevant regulatory guidance, including pharmaceutical GMPs
Top 3 Nice to Have Skill Sets: 1) Proficiency in Kinaxis Rapid Response or SAP, 2) Strong communication skills, 3) Able to develop solutions to a range of complex problems
Required Degree or Certification: 8+ years of relevant experience in related field and a BS or BA; or 6+ years of relevant experience and a MA/MS/MBA.
CPRA: The Company is committed to complying with the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”) effective January 1, 2023; and all data privacy laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. A Notice to California Job Applicants Regarding the Collection of Personal Information can be located on our website. Applicants with disabilities may access this notice in an alternative format by contacting NAhr@spectraforce.com.
About Us: Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE® is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of “human connection,” defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA®, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at: http://www.spectraforce.com
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
California Applicant Notice: SPECTRAFORCE is committed to complying with the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”) effective January 1, 2023; and all data privacy laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. A Notice to California Job Applicants Regarding the Collection of Personal Information can be located on our website. Applicants with disabilities may access this notice in an alternative format by contacting NAHR@spectraforce.com.
LA County, CA Applicant Notice: If you are selected for this position with SPECTRAFORCE, your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role. Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer.
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $70.00/hr.
