Senior Manager, Supply Chain

Bedford, NH, USA

Full time

JR119572

Life changing therapies. Global impact. Bridge to thousands of biopharma companies and their patients.

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Our investment is in People who make an impact, drive progress and create a better tomorrow. Our strategy includes building teams across our global network to pioneer and shape the future of PCI.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The essential duties and responsibilities include the following but other duties may be assigned.

• Works closely with the Supply Chain team to manage the material flow and inventory accuracy efficiently, to ensure integrity of onsite materials and to lead the materials department to provide cost efficient support to the operation.

• Stores and ships product by developing warehousing policies and procedures; implementing inventory movement systems; developing traffic and shipping policies and procedures; examining and resolving delays.

• Represents Supply Chain in audits by hosting warehouse tours / discussions.

• Works with clients on proposing and sourcing components.

• Provides technical expertise to other departments as part of cross-functional project teams.

• Consults with clients on receiving procedures or validation of shipping procedures.

• Manages overall activities of location such as receiving, order fulfillment, shipping, etc. in compliance with space availability, production output, order requirements, and business plans.

• Coordinates functions of production and inventory control and manages inventory levels.

• Frequently interact with supervisors, customers and of functional peer group managers and materials are being tracked and monitored to meet corporate goals and objectives.

• Responsible for Suppliers relationship management ensuring consistency of supply.

• Manages inventory by determining and maintaining optimum inventory and cost levels.

• Analyzes and evaluates problems with inventory, delivery, and/or sales orders and recommends appropriate solutions.

• Interfaces with vendors on special orders, supplies and/or materials. May track sales shipments, delivery, billing and backlog activity.

• Provides management control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.

• Supervises and assists the production planning department; supports and champions planning initiatives and activity through influencing and coordinating with other departmental leaders across the company

• Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices.

• Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis.

• Embodies PCI's cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.

• Responsible for Quality systems and Change controls within materials management.

• Participates in harmonization processes between PCI sites, as needed.

• Support scheduling activities by monitoring material inventories, tracking progress of production and reviewing factors that affect schedules

• Responsible for accuracy of inventory counts by implementing and managing, in conjunction with Purchasing, an inventory control system, capable of identifying discrepancies in inventory counts and critical component traceability

• Adhere to established company policies, procedures, terms and conditions and legal matters that affect purchasing policies

• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by implementing, maintaining and aligning company policies that adhere to local, state and federal environmental, health and safety regulations

• Oversee and lend support to employees receiving, inspecting, assigning lot numbers and completing documentation and logs for all incoming materials

Special Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee must be physically capable to perform the duties listed below with or without reasonable accommodations which may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties the employee is:

• constantly required to sit, and to reach to use computers and other office equipment

• constantly stand for extended periods of time, up to four (4) hours/time.

• frequently required to lift up to 50 pounds

• constantly required to view objects at close and distant ranges with hand and eye coordination

• frequently required to communicate with others

Note: For the purpose of this summary, occasionally is used to represent up to 1/3 of the time given to the workday, frequently represents 1/3 to 2/3 of the time and constantly represents 2/3 or more of the time.

COMMUNICATIONS & CONTACTS -

• Works closely with Manufacturing, Quality Assurance and Quality Control staff in performing varied work procedures and activities. Interacts with Operations staff.

MANAGERIAL & SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES -

• Responsible for leading, motivating and directing activities of staff members.

• Performs staff evaluations and develop the team.

• Must be able to observe and identify potential issues and address satisfactorily

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employee will work with moderate noise level. Employee will perform tasks while experiencing numerous interruptions. Employee may occasionally be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, toxic chemicals, vibration, and bio-hazardous materials.

Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for the stated position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access

• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Detail oriented and able to multitask

• At least 5 years progressive experience in management of materials and inventory within a GMP setting, FDA regulated, manufacturing environment

• Experience in total quality, six sigma, or other similar environments

• Knowledge and understanding of ERP/MRP systems and their use in a manufacturing environment, System Implementation experience highly preferred

• Experience shipping dangerous goods, DOT & IATA Training, international shipments import / export regulations.

• Experience managing up to 10 direct reports

• Intermediate Computer Skills: Ability to perform more complex computer tasks and has knowledge of various computer programs.

• Full Professional Proficiency: Ability to speak, read, and write fluently and accurately on all levels pertinent to professional needs.

• Very High Reasoning: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Be able to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in math or diagram form and deal with several abstract/concrete variables.

• Ability to Travel

• Bachelor's Degree in business, management or other related discipline

• 5+ Years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing with at least 2 years experience in materials management

Preferred:

• Previous supervisory experience is preferred

• Ability to effectively present information to various people as the job requires.

• Ability to work independently and/or part of a team.

• Ability to display excellent time management skills.

• Ability to display a willingness to make decisions.

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Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement:

PCI Pharma Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.

At PCI, Equity and Inclusion are at the core of our company's purpose: Together, delivering life-changing therapies. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace by holding ourselves accountable to the highest standards of understanding, fairness, respect, and equal opportunity - at every level. We envision a PCI community where everyone can belong and grow, and we strive to bring this vision to reality by continuously and intentionally assessing our people practices, policies and programs, marketing approach, and workplace culture.

Why work for PCI Pharma Services?

At PCI, we have an uncompromising focus on providing quality and operational excellence and providing the industry leading customer experience. Our people make all of this happen, so providing an industry leading experience for our people is equally as important. By creating an authentic culture of purposeful work, we aspire to be an interesting and fulfilling place for talented individuals to grow careers. We live a philosophy of intentional learning combined with real-life experience supported by a fair and competitive rewards program. We are individuals, teams and a company that believes in our purpose and our approach is simple, the people who work at PCI fuel our business; we don't say no, we figure out how.

PCI Pharma Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled