Job Title: Supply Chain Manager Duration: 1 Year Location: Remote - would like to have a local candidate to ATO (Thousand Oaks, CA) would be ideal. at least willing to work pacific time. Starting Rate: $50/hr
Description: Ideal candidate: ideally former emplyee. Has demand forecasting, demand consolidation. Would have a APICS certification: CPIM or CSCP certificate not necessary but desired. Kinaxis Rapid Response system working experience would be added advantage.
Job Summary In this role, the US regional planner will manage a portfolio of products and will be engaged consensus demand forecasting, demand consolidation, FDP Supply planning (short term) , STO management, Inventory planning and Management for their assigned products.? These activities include, but are not limited to US Supply chain metric tracking, life cycle impacts to supply plans and operational excellence projects.?
This role includes cross-functional collaboration to establish strong relationships to ensure supply for the US market along with the opportunity to grow into increasing responsibility for more complex product planning and regional operations lead roles.
Responsibilities Include: Demand Consolidation
Review aggregate unit forecasts in preparation for demand consensus meetings ?
Participate in the monthly demand consensus meetings between commercial finance and Regional Operations Leads to drive a demand consensus forecast used for generating finished good supply plans
Prepare demand hand off summaries and forecast metric reporting
Supply Planning
Develop regional network supply strategy with Global Supply Chain and Sites
Own undisrupted patient supply, supply risk assessment and mitigation plan for assigned products
Execute supply plan balancing for shot horizon, execute STO to ensure inventory at Target at US Distribution centers.
Ensure inventory at LDC, UPS-DC and Knipper is at target MFC levels for all SKU. Execute rebalancing tasks as needed to ensure supply with pre-defined minimum RSL at respective distribution nodes.
Support Demand and Supply Alignment activities for assigned product/market
Represent the supply network and work with region’s cross functional team as needed (Commercial, Finance, Regulatory Affairs, Quality) to develop compliant product supply strategy for the planning horizon
Participate in operational planning and execution of product lifecycle events; coordinates cross-functional activities between Supply Chain, Operations, Regulatory, Marketing, TPCM (Trade, Pricing and Contract Management), Access and Reimbursement and IS
Project Management
Regularly and clearly communicate region’s decision, risks, and project timeline to the appropriate Operations management/governance.
Own and manage change control records driven by the US Region
Support non-conformance investigations, follow up and closeout for the US Supply Chain Organization
Actively participate in GMP audits and quality management reviews
Operational Excellence
Monitor and report regional specific supply chain metrics
Manage and report on inventory status
Participate in department process improvement activities
Participate in Operational Excellence opportunities and drive regional improvements and cost savings by leveraging Network Knowledge sharing forums
Some international and domestic travel possible but less than 15%.
?Basic Qualifications:
Doctorate degree OR
Master’s degree and 2 years of directly related experience OR
Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of directly related experience OR
Associates degree and 10 years of directly related experience OR
High school diploma / GED and 12 years of directly related experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business Management or Life Science, or advanced degree
Significant experience in regulated manufacturing or supply chain setting.
Demonstrated experience in SAP and RapidResponse and/or ERP environments is highly desirable.
Demonstrated experience in a continuous improvement role utilizing tools, methodologies and change management (i.e. Lean, Six Sigma)
Proven communication and facilitation skills.
Demonstrated strong analytical skills, business acumen and risk management Training and/or demonstrated experience in manufacturing systems
Competencies
Knowledge and Technical Expertise
Understand basics of quality systems and manufacturing processes
Uses supply chain expertise to identify and resolve conflicts between procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies
Able to apply principles of finance and accounting
Leverages basic Operational Excellence and project management skills
Accountability and Responsibility
Effectively manages internal and external stakeholder relationships
Re-prioritizes work during unexpected situations or changing customer needs
Establishes performance metrics to continually improve performance
Communication
Adapts communication style and works effectively across geographies and cultures
Conducts presentations and briefings to Sr Management
Collaborates with partners by considering input and promoting trust among all parties
Problem solving and decision making
Effectively navigates through ambiguity to resolve issues
Streamline processes using Operational Excellence methodology and tools
Conducts scenario analyses to evaluate implications of different courses of action
Maintains composure and direction in high-level situations
Teamwork and Leadership
Influences and inspires without authority
Collaborates and builds constructive cross-functional relationships
Effectively manages and resolves conflicts
Basic Qualifications
3+ years of proven experience in a reimbursement HUB, medial insurance, physician office OR healthcare setting
Top 3 Must Have Skill Sets:
Demand/Supply Planning
Lifecycle management experience
Project Management
Day to Day Responsibilities: Demand Consolidation
·Review aggregate unit forecasts in preparation for demand consensus meetings
·Participate in the monthly demand consensus meetings between commercial finance and Regional Operations Leads to drive a demand consensus forecast used for generating finished good supply plans
Prepare demand hand off summaries and forecast metric reporting
Supply Planning
Develop regional network supply strategy with Global Supply Chain and Sites
Own undisrupted patient supply, supply risk assessment and mitigation plan for assigned products
Execute supply plan balancing for shot horizon, execute STO to ensure inventory at Target at US Distribution centers.
Ensure inventory at LDC, UPS-DC and Knipper is at target MFC levels for all SKU. Execute rebalancing tasks as needed to ensure supply with pre-defined minimum RSL at respective distribution nodes.
Support Demand and Supply Alignment activities for assigned product/market
Represent the supply network and work with region’s cross functional team as needed (Commercial, Finance, Regulatory Affairs, Quality) to develop compliant product supply strategy for the planning horizon
Participate in operational planning and execution of product lifecycle events; coordinates cross-functional activities between Supply Chain, Operations, Regulatory, Marketing, TPCM (Trade, Pricing and Contract Management), Access and Reimbursement and IS
Project Management
Regularly and clearly communicate region’s decision, risks, and project timeline to the appropriate Operations management/governance
Own and manage change control records driven by the US Region
Support non-conformance investigations, follow up and closeout for the US Supply Chain Organization
Actively participate in GMP audits and quality management reviews
Operational Excellence
Monitor and report regional specific supply chain metrics
Manage and report on inventory status
Participate in department process improvement activities
Participate in Operational Excellence opportunities and drive regional improvements and cost savings by leveraging Network Knowledge sharing forums
Possible Extension: Yes Red Flags:
No Supply Chain Experience
No Pharma Experience
No experience does not want to see fresh graduates
Interview Process:
Webex Interviews
Likely 2-3 interviewers
Can start interviewing ASAP
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