Assoc. Dir, Supply Chain Management

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Job Description

Our Supply Chain Team ensures inventory is consistently available to meet customer demand. We coordinate all aspects of supply through supply planning, sourcing, making, inventory management, packaging and delivery. We partner across the Marketing, Finance and Manufacturing organizations to build a robust demand and supply plan and ensure we get products to the right customer, at the right place, at the right time.

As a member of the Global Launch Planning Team, the Associate Director, Supply Chain Management | Global Launch Planning is accountable for global new product introductions. This includes guiding cross-functional/divisional teams to execute initial market launches, end-to-end (E2E) supply planning for these new products, and collaborating with cross-functional teams for best practice sharing and Standard Business Process development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional/divisional teams to define and implement supply execution strategies to ensure timely launch of products to meet market/customer requirements.
• Partner with Value Chain Management to ensure new product launches and supply management are in alignment with Global Filing and Launch Strategy (GFLS) and Supply Chain Design requirements.
• Develop launch supply scenarios, including considerations for inventory impact and potential write-off risks.
• Identify and drive resolution of launch readiness and/or ongoing supply imbalances/issues within working teams, and communicate/escalate through appropriate governance channels.
• Proactively manage new product supply by understanding, balancing, and integrating global product demand across nodes/regions, and allocating supply as appropriate to optimize business benefits (inventory, tax, capacity, financial, etc.).
• Own overall supply chain operational performance including service, lead-time, and inventory. Develop and manage Budget/Inventory Plans for assigned products. Lead supply teams and align applicable stakeholders for assigned products, including New Product Introduction, Regional Planning, External Manufacturing, and Supply Sites.
• Direct cross-functional Global Event Management teams for global product supply interruptions, with the goal of minimizing impact to supply, discard, revenue, and company reputation.
• Interface with the Human Health division on a routine basis regarding supply, risks, and opportunities.
• Drive best practices and continuous improvement through establishment, use, and improvement of standard work, Communities of Practice, and After-Action Review processes.

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Science-related, or other Business-related discipline required.
• Advanced Degree preferred.

Required Experience and Skills:

• Minimum seven years in supply chain, planning, and/or operations in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Prior project management experience in a cross-functional/cross-divisional environment.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills with the ability to effectively influence cross-functional/divisional partners.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive ownership and accountability within the team.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities, lead in an environment of uncertainty, and develop appropriate plans for managing risk.
• Proactive mindset to anticipate and solve problems.
• Lean/continuous improvement mindset.
• Extensive experience using Microsoft Excel.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• APICS CSCP Certification.
• Working knowledge of Rapid Response/SAP planning systems and processes.
• Experience in biologics and/or vaccines operations.
• Experience with new products including supply chain design, operations and/or planning, risk management, and business/financial acumen.
• Green Belt or Black Belt certification.

Required Skills:

Adaptability, Biopharmaceutical Operations, Change Management, Data Analysis, Decision Making Under Uncertainty, Driving Continuous Improvement, ERP Financial Systems, Global Manufacturing, Inventory Control Management, Management Process, New Product Introduction (NPI), New Product Introduction Process, Operation Risk Management, Pharmaceutical Management, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Production Planning, Product Risk Management, Risk Management, Strategic Planning, Strategic Thinking, Supply Chain Design, Supply Change Management, Supply Management

Preferred Skills:

APICS CSCP Certification, Rapid Response/SAP planning systems, Biologics and/or vaccines operations, New Products supply chain design, Risk Management, Business/Financial acumen, Green Belt or Black Belt

Additional Information:

• Work arrangement: Hybrid
• Travel: Up to 10% domestic