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Cube Hub Inc.

Senior Global Supply Chain Planning Manager

Cube Hub Inc., Foster City, California, United States, 94420


Job Title: Senior Global Supply Chain Planning Manager

Preferred to be on site in hybrid position 3 days in Foster City/ New Jersey Site.

Open to remote within US

Job Duration: 18 months

Client is a research-based biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, and commercializes innovative medicines in areas of unmet medical need. With each new discovery and investigational drug candidate, we seek to improve the care of patients living with life-threatening diseases around the world. Clients therapeutic areas of focus include HIV/AIDS, liver diseases, cancer and inflammation, and serious respiratory and cardiovascular conditions.

Purpose of RoleManage the long-term planning/execution (0 to 5 years) of manufacturing and packaging of finished goods globally utilizing internal and external finished good suppliers to ensure product availability for our patients.Core AccountabilitiesEnsuring product availability for our customers globallyDeveloping the Master Production Schedule for assigned product(s)/franchise(s)Success Measured ByManaging/RelationshipWork closely with all other functions; Manufacturing/R&D/Regulatory Affairs/Quality/API group/Clinical and LegalBecome the SME for Rapid Response planning and reportingService:Product availability; No stockoutsProduction Plan StabilityInventory Policy Adherence (Adherence to target, Obsolescent Inventory Value)Driving efficiencies in drug product supply chain by identifying and eliminating waste in design and processesCore ResponsibilitiesResponsible for midterm to long-term network MPS in monthly buckets (months 4 – 48)Monitor demand forecast and manage inventory levels and ensure changes are aligned with network supply plansResponsible for supply chain modeling to support budgeting processMaintain planning parametersEvaluate demand scenariosDefine sourcing strategiesProposes safety stock levels throughout the drug product supply chain and works with API supply chain to ensure alignment of inventory across DP and APIWorks with API supply chain to ensure long range API purchase plans support master production plan and resolves issues where they may ariseResponsible for mapping market/product demand to SKUs and DCsResponsible for rough cut capacity planning and monthly evaluation against existing capacity models to ensure feasible plansLeads and supports monthly Supply and Management meeting meetings to present network MPS and changes per planning cycleEnsure Annual stability plans are metRepresents Global Supply Chain on CMC and CCPR teams to ensure changes will be implemented in a strategic and timely mannerManage all changes and assess impact to supply chain to ensure no interruption to patient supplyManage NPI introductions and ensures all launch timelines are metMay assist with the development and integration of new technologies and/or new processes as needed to support continuous improvement by seeking ways to improve planning performanceResponsible for resolving supply issues in short term across the network plan (next 3 months) and balancing for short-term network inventoryPublish 18-month rolling forecast to CMOs to ensure capacity availabilityWork with drug substance team for API allocation to production plans & support master production plan / resolves issues where they may ariseManages relationships with other departments (i.e. quality, mfg., AO, logistics, etc.) to resolve supply issuesDevelops and implements strategies and goals for specific products.Support And Advisory ResponsibilitiesMaintains and assists with the implementation of Supply Chain policies, procedures, techniques, standards, and systems.Contributes to the development of complex new concepts, techniques and standards. Leads projects on process improvements at supply chain planning SMESupports the execution of supply chain planning initiatives to achieve departmental targets.Assists with the preparation of project plans and manages projects to successful and timely completion.Provides expertise to the team and functional areas to anticipate and identify complex project issues which pose a challenge to achieving strategic goals.Reviews and assists with planning requirements for business operations.Acts as an advisor to meet schedules and/or resolve technical problems.Develops and maintains documentation to reflect the effectiveness and efficiency of department activities. Simplifies externally-facing documentation to the benefit of customers.Analyzes systems and processes and impact on business performance.Develops tools needed to support division Center of Excellence Service Teams action.Frequently collaborates with other departments, to ensure functional area resources are sufficient to achieve project goals and objectives.May recommend and assist with the integration of new technologies and/or new processes as needed, to reduce costs.May assist in the development of operational functional requirements and business process flow architecture of ERP functions and features, in support of clients existing and future business plans.Knowledge, Experience, And SkillsExperience in pharmaceutical operations/cGMP environment highly desirable.Able to develop solutions to a wide range of complex problems, which require the regular use of ingenuity and innovation.Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.Demonstrates good planning and organizational skills coupled with strong time management skills.Has an aptitude for working with computer systems to plan and manage supply chain requirements (Kinaxis RapidResponse, SAP, EBS, Logility, JDA)Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Ability to exercise independent judgment in developing methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.Demonstrates up-to-date knowledge of business operating systems, distribution requirements planning, production scheduling, Oracle/DB2/Access databases and Microsoft applications (e.g., Excel) as relates to business needs.Proficiency in ERP system software, with emphasis on Operations/Supply Chain functionality.Good organizational and time management skills, including working knowledge of basic project management tools and techniques.Solid working knowledge of relevant regulatory guidance, including pharmaceutical GMPs and ICH Q7A.Minimum Qualifications:8+ years of relevant experience in related field and a BS or BA; or 6+ years of relevant experience and a MA/MS/MBA.Top Required Skill SetsSupply Planning experience with demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.ERP/ Planning System experience.Proficiency in Kinaxis Rapid Response or SAP.Solid working knowledge of relevant regulatory guidance, including pharmaceutical GMPs.Able to develop solutions to a range of complex problems.Required Degree or Certification:

8+ years of relevant experience in related field and a BS or BA; or 6+ years of relevant experience and a MA/MS/MBA.#J-18808-Ljbffr