Senior Manager, Supply Chain

Supernus Pharmaceuticals is an award-winning biopharmaceutical company with more than 30 years of experience in developing and commercializing products that treat central nervous system (CNS) diseases. At Supernus, we develop innovative products that help treat neurological and psychiatric conditions. At Supernus, we develop innovative products that help treat neurological and psychiatric conditions. We currently have 8 products in the market that are making a real impact on patient outcomes.

Job Summary:

The Supply Chain Senior Manager is results accountable for the following: collective team efforts in support of external supply planning and administration, demand, material and production scheduling, product or process change management, and End to End administrative and logistical execution (plans, schedules, coordinates, and oversees materials and products through the product lifecycle). Design and lead change management in support of processes accounting for CMO material receipts, production schedules, and logistical processes aligned with Trade and Physician Sample demand and Supply Chain Parameters as agreed upon with receiving markets. Interfaces with Marketing, Sales, Regulatory, Finance, Quality Assurance/Contril, CMO's, other suppliers to evaluate order status, prioritize production orders, and resolve material order or scheduling issues. Identifies and implements cost savings initiatives with a focus on inventory, storage, and transportation optimization.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead, coach, train, and mentor direct report(s) ensuring success linked to performance and professional development goals.
• Develop and implement tools and processes to support Agile Manufacturing and Work Team goals.
• Interface with external customers and suppliers to develop master production schedules and purchase plans.
• Identify supply decision points; plan material receipt and production requirements ensuring supply objectives are met without material related compromise.
• Execute planning process: Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Material Requirements Planning (MRP), and Master Production Scheduling (MPS).
• Plan and execute Launch, Resupply, and Un-anticipated event inventory strategies.
• Identify and proactively resolve issues through consistent, timely, and exception-based reporting in support of upstream, lateral, and downstream needs.
• Perform inventory level monitoring and monthly raw material / bulk item reconciliation.
• Provide oversight of inventory management, policies, and practices.
• Utilize key systems for information gathering supporting: Inventory Analysis, Replenishment, Forecasting, and Import/Export activities.
• Manage and perform Item Master Maintenance of Non and Pure-buy items, to include new item set-up.
• Support business and SI&OP processes through weekly and monthly metric maintenance and reporting.
• Develop and implement planning tools and metrics that improve the overall planning process.
• Perform Buyer- invoice reconciliation functions.
• Support departmental process improvement initiatives (e.g. developing SOPs, Work Instructions, etc.)
• Perform projects and other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Provides leadership and management in an effective manner consistent with Company Values towards defined Corporate Objectives.
• Understands Company Policy and procedure to be able to guide direct reports appropriately.

Knowledge & Other Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• APICS certification desirable.
• 6+ years of pharmaceutical production planning experience and familiarity with.
• A working knowledge of MRPII, DRP and Inventory Control processes and systems.
• Understanding of cGMP, guidelines.
• Demonstrated experience managing international and domestic Pharmaceutical API, Bulk, and Packaging CMO activities. (to include End to End Logistic and Administrative actions).
• Highly developed analytical, planning and execution capabilities.
• Ability to influence through interpersonal and organizational skills with experience in conflict resolution.
• Proven ability to make independent and objective decisions with minimal direct supervision.
• Microsoft Suite Products.
• Excellent verbal and writing skills, Strong analytical and problem solving abilities.
• Availability to travel 5% of the time.

Other Characteristics:

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team and maintain high ethical standards of integrity and quality.
• Ability of having an innovative and dynamic approach to work.
• A self-starter able to work independently but comfortable working in a team environment.
• Ability to consistently exhibit Supernus Values in interactions with employees at all levels of the organization, vendors, customers and others.
• Capable of performing other duties as assigned by Management.
• Authorized to legally work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment/Travel Requirements:

• Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or carry objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.
• Position may require occasional bending, stooping, walking and standing to complete tasks.
• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer screen, iPad, or other electronic device; and extensive reading.
• The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
• May be required to work in a clean and/or sterile laboratory environment occasionally, and wear personal protective equipment to include but not limited to: gloves, safety glasses or goggles, face shields, lab coats, aprons, ear plugs and mask to include respirators.

Compensation:

At Supernus, we offer a competitive compensation package that reflects your experiences and contributions. The expected salary range for fully qualified candidates applying for this role is $130,000 to $155,000. This range is what the Company reasonably expects to offer for the position and is not reflective of the full compensation scale of the role. This range may be modified in the future. An individual's salary within the range is based on multiple factors, which may include and are not limited to education, relevant experience, knowledge, length of industry experience and organizational needs.


You also will be able to participate in a competitive benefits package, including but not limited to: health, dental, vision, paid time off, 401k company match, company paid life insurance and health and wellness benefits. The total compensation package for this position also includes other compensation elements such as stock equity awards, employee stock purchase programs and participation in our Company's discretionary annual bonus program.

Supernus Pharmaceuticals is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age or any other characteristic protected by law.

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