Senior Supply Chain Manager Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Senior Supply Chain Manager to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- If responsible for personnel management, selects, develops and evaluates staff to ensure the efficient operation of the function;
- Manages operations and may manage tasks and performance of assigned group of staff in the Supply Chain department, in accordance with the budget;
- Conduct swivel chair activities to document paper-based logistics data into electronic systems(s);
- Business process owner for the Drug Product and patient cell logistics activities for global clinical programs and US commercial distribution;
- Onboard and manage relationships with contract organizations, including establishing agreements, quotes, purchase orders and invoicing;
- Operations: Collaborate with leadership team on projects to drive efficiency and progress;
- Manage and/or create vendor metrics to monitor performance;
- Leadership: Manage, mentor and build skill sets of 1-10 Supply Chain Analysts onsite and offsite;
- Program Management: Lead onsite and offsite customer engagements, including staffing, deliverables, presentations and billing;
- Maintain shipment database for all required documents;
- Select and establish INCO terms, FDA product codes and HTS codes;
- Communicate: Engage strategic Tier I and Tier II suppliers, vet suppliers and create bid lists;
- Assist in compliance strategy associated with global trade requirements;
- Develop shipping forecast with Clinical/Commercial Operations;
- Lead necessary vendor selection process, creating RFPs, establishing competitive bids and negotiation of agreements.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering or Supply chain/Project related disciplines;
- 5+ years’ experience in Engineering, Manufacturing, Aftermarket and/or Supply Chain disciplines with increasing responsibility;
- Project/Program Management Experience;
- Demonstrated track record of managing to plan and achieving customer satisfaction;
- In the absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience is required;
- Must be a US Citizen;
- Possess excellent attention to detail, project and time management skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with aggressive timelines;
- BA/BS Degree required and 8+ years of experience in pharmaceutical supply chain;
- Problem solving and decision making skills;
- Supply Chain or Inventory Management certifications preferred;
- Available for off-hours questions and calls for international sites;
- Flexibility and the ability to manage change;
- Start Date: Flexible;
- Exceptional communication and negotiation skills (written & verbal);
- Proficient in use of formulas, pivot tables, charts in Excel.