Job Description
100% Remote. - manager prefers east coast. Candidate may need have to be flexible to account global hours.
Ideal Candidate: Bachelors or Masters. would be wonderful if they can have a CSPP cert. Experienced in Supply Chain planning as opposed to procurement. Has a background in a regulated industry such as biotech or pharma. Strategic individual, detail orientated. who can understand the birds eye view of the company and guide sites on how to rebalance through assessments. inventory shortages, walk through logistical needs, and purchase orders. Understands Smartsheets or at the vary least Excel, Person will need to be able to lead, and remain self sufficient.
Our client is seeking a Sr. AssociateSupply Chain to be a part of our Global Raw Materials and Device (RMD) Supply Chain group. The Sr. Associate will work from Remote US Location or in Thousand Oaks, CA. reporting to Manager or Sr. Manager Supply Chain within External Planning & Delivery (EPD) within Global Supply Chain, which main objective is to orchestrate network planning for select raw materials and devices in alignment with client's planning cycle. The overall goals are to improve demand / supply planning signals to increase forecast accuracy, generate cost savings thru optimized order management and scrap containment, as well as reduce order-to-receipt lead-time. The team closely partners with the Site Procurement departments within the Site Supply Chain organizations and the RMD organization within External Supply, Manufacturing.
The Sr. AssociateSupply Chain is responsible for the following:
Analyze inventory reports daily to anticipate inventory problems and/or shortages, future supply, and logistical needs
Execute, Monitor, and address issues with PO submission for applicable raw material & device suppliers
Ensure timely availability of consolidated forecast to RMD Category Managers for submission to suppliers
Oversight and maintenance of Suppliers order confirmations to ensure ERP system alignment
Supports recovery plans and network allocations in shortage situations
Support QC prioritization in conjunction with site as needed
Creates and maintains source master data in SAP and RapidResponse
Review network-wide master data and address issues with appropriate data owners to ensure accuracy and consistency across sites
Find opportunities to optimize order management (e.g. order consolidation, order frequency, minimum order quantities, etc.)
Serves as primary interface with Global and Site Planning for supplier order prioritization as needed
Other responsibilities include:
Maintain excellent communication lines with all sources of demand and supply
Effectively engage key partners within Supply Chain, quality, finance, process development and other functional areas as needed
Provide ad hoc reporting to support network
Develop and/or deliver reports, presentations and/or recommendations to executive audiences
Serve as a Supply Chain resource and/or representative for special projects and initiatives
Work under minimal supervision in line with our Values and Leadership Attributes
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelors degree and 2 years of experience in Supply Chain
Or
Associate degree and 6 years of experience in Supply Chain
Or
High school diploma / GED and 10 years of experience in Supply Chain
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in engineering, business management or life science or advanced degree
Demonstrated experience in a continuous improvement role applying tools, methodologies and change management (i.e. Lean, Six Sigma)
Demonstrated experience leading product teams.
Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment and establish and maintain working relationships with a variety of individuals and groups
Proven communication and facilitation and project management skills
Demonstrated experience in SAP and RapidResponse ERP environments
Experience in tools such as Smartsheet, Spotfire, Tableau
Strong project management skills and demonstrated ability to implement and lead sophisticated projects and programs