Job Description – Sr Manager – Supply Chain
Job Summary
Responsible for overall supply chain materials management at Transpire Bio. Maintain overall plan and strategy for ensuring timely materials replenishment required to support the R&D, clinical, and eventual commercial demand.
Essential Functions
- Own the inventory/enterprise management system maintenance/lifecycle activities.
- Partner with Sourcing to implement an efficient product supply replenishment strategy.
- Work with finance, sourcing, quality, and manufacturing team to find best vendors and distributors.
- Develop and implement a strategy to manage inventory to target levels.
- Maintain/adjust resources to drive the most optimized system suggested by supply plan.
- Participate in the development, revision and accuracy of production plans. Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Determine key Planning and Forecasting KPIs, track KPI progress, and report KPI results.
- Monitor inventory, generate and communicate reports for quantity, lot status, expiration dates etc. to all functional stakeholders.
- Understand the end-to-end supply chain, capacities, lead times & bottlenecks to ensure an efficient plan.
- Lead or participate in planning improvement projects.
- Communicate with vendors regarding specs, prioritization, shipping discrepancies, etc.
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
- Perform all tasks in compliance with cGMP guidelines.
- Build and maintain great relationships with 3rd parties and internal stakeholders.
- Manage in conjunction with Quality Assurance the disposition of GMP raw materials and final product.
- Identify process bottlenecks and implement solutions in a timely manner.
- Understand and implement safety procedures in conjunction with EHS.
- Create and/or update area standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Ensure compliance with current federal, state, and local regulations in consultation with Facilities and Quality Assurance.
- Drive continuous improvement in movement of supplies, warehouse level optimization, and kitting processes.
Additional Responsibilities
- Ability to manage multiple projects at a time.
- Strong knowledge of MS-Office software and PC Skills required.
- Good technical writing skills.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, planning and organization skills.
- Ability to work independently, including making sound decisions and managing priorities that are in alignment with site and company directives.
- Ability to mentor and direct junior team members.
- Ability to work within a team-oriented environment.
- Ability to work off hours and weekends.
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business or similar
Work Experience
- 8+ years of previous experience in a supply chain capacity
- 4+ years of supply chain management experience
- Prefer new facility start-up experience.
- Preferred: APICS (Association for Supply Chain Management) certification
- Preferred: GMP Supply Chain Experience
Skills And Abilities
- Time management, organization and planning skills, multi-tasking and prioritization skills in a fast-paced environment are required.
- Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, while meeting deadlines for assigned projects.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively and collaboratively as part of a team in a respectful manner.
- Ability to work independently, self-starter.
- Good problem-solving skills and analytical ability.
Specialized Knowledge
- ERP, MRP, and Advanced Planning tool experience
- Analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Good time-management skills
- Strong Leadership and communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and confidence
- Effective working with cross-functional teams
- Highly computer literate (in MS Excel, Word, Power Point, etc.)