Supply Chain Manager

Supply Chain ManagerREMOTE - any time zone is OK. The Supply Chain Manager role will report Mon-Fri remotely during COVID company restrictions. Post-COVID restrictions are to be determined. The role will report to Sr. Manager Supply Chain. External Planning and Delivery (EPD), within Operations and Global Supply Chain (GSC) manages the global network planning of raw materials across our multiple global manufacturing sites. Global Raw Materials and Device (EPD-RMD) orchestrates network planning for select raw materials and devices in alignment with ***'s planning cycle. Global RMD planners are strategic project managers of their supply chain category that lead projects, forums and drive decisions of high visibility to ensure supply. Overall goals are to improve demand planning, increase forecast accuracy, generate cost savings thru optimized order management and scrap containment, as well as reduce order-to-receipt lead-time. EPD-RMD closely partners with site procurement within the site supply chain organizations and the RMD organization within External Supply (ES-RMD).Specific responsibilities (included, but not limited to) the following:Collaborate with multi-functional team to obtain critical raw material requirements for new product introductions for clinical and commercial demand based on the LRSEstablish or participate in applicable governance to ensure early engagement of Raw Material and Devices identification to build planning BOMs for accurate planning of RMDReview network-wide master data and address issues with appropriate data owners to ensure accuracy and consistency across sitesConsolidate forecast to RMD Category Managers for submission to SuppliersMeasure and report on Forecast Accuracy performance in close partnership with Management, Site Supply Chain, and External SupplyMaintain excellent communication lines with all sources of demand and supplyEffectively engage key partners within supply chain, quality, finance, process development and other functional areas as neededProject Management Skills:Ability to lead and handle complex projects with multiple team membersCapacity to influence stakeholders from different areas to support and attain a common operational goal to ensure supplyOversees, manages and coordinates all operational and strategic projects at a network, site and global level pertaining to RMD category or multiple categoriesResponsible for identifying, driving, and leading continuous improvement opportunities developing solutions to meet productivity, quality and department goals and objectivesLiaison between Site buyer/planners and External Supply Supplier LeadsRecommend and develop operational or process improvements for the performance and successful functioning of the project team: anticipate resource needs, potential project derailers, highlighting accomplishments and communicate to management sponsorsBasic Qualifications/Education:Doctorate degree OR Master's degree and 2 years of experience in a cGMP manufacturing or supply chain environment OR Bachelor's degree and 4 years of experience in a cGMP manufacturing or supply chain environmentPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration or Life ScienceExperience in regulated manufacturing or supply chain settingDemonstrated experience in a continuous improvement role utilizing tools, methodologies and change management (i.e. Lean, Six Sigma, Operational Excellence)Demonstrated experience in forming-leading-facilitating-inspiring teamsDemonstrated ability to effectively engage diverse, global stakeholder groups and manage projects with multiple, cross-functional deliverablesSkills in working under time pressure.Effective interactions in a team or matrixes environmentExperience in SAP and RapidResponse ERP environmentsDemonstrated strong analytical skills, business acumen and risk managementGood organizational skills, detail-oriented & accurate, analytical skills.Standout colleague, self-starter, strategic thinker, persistent, tactful, and persuasive.Effective verbal and written communication skills (writing and presentations)