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Manager 2 - Inventory Planning/Control

Sunrise Systems Inc

  • Malvern, PA
  • 3 days ago

    Highlights

    Partner with warehouse staff to understand and adhere to space constraints, managing inventory levels within agreed targets, and proactively communicating any planning changes that will impact future storage strategies. The production and Materials Planner is a site-based role, responsible for coordination and execution of activities related to the production planning and procurement of raw materials and components to support clinical manufacturing at Malvern, PA facility.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationMalvern, PA
    IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
    Company Size100 to 499 employees
    Year Founded1990
    Websitehttp://www.sunrisesys.com/

    Description

    Job Title: Supply Chain Planner (Clinical) / Manager 2 - Inventory Planning/Control
    Job ID: 26-04956
    Location: Malvern, PA 19355 (Hybrid)
    Duration: 18 Months on W2 Contract

    NOTES FROM MANAGER:
    - Role is going to be HYBRID onsite in Malvern, PA
    - Bachelors degree is preferred
    - Start on materials planning
    - Should have Supply Chain exp
    - Will help with 6 different portfolios, most likely assigned to 1 to assist with
    - Will be checking SAP every day
    - Will be networking with Operations and Warehouse Teams
    - Help with the Production Planning
    - This role is very cross-functional
    - Must have at least 3 years of exp in manufacturing planning or logistics planning

    Top 3 Skills:
    - SAP / ERP system exp
    - Exp networking with other teams / must be a team player
    - Manufacturing or Logistics Planning exp

    General Mission
    Be part of Clinical Supply Chain, E2E Planning organization & help us achieve our mission of delivering hope in a box to our patients. The production and Materials Planner is a site-based role, responsible for coordination and execution of activities related to the production planning and procurement of raw materials and components to support clinical manufacturing at Malvern, PA facility. Working in a dynamic environment that is a clinical supply chain, the Production and Materials Planner is expected to support projects that are aimed at optimizing & maturing our E2E clinical network as well as activities within the MRP space.

    Specific Mission
    Production Scheduling
    • Schedule and coordinate primary and supporting production planning activities to prioritize and ensure timely release of intermediates and API based on the Master Production Schedule (MPS).
    • Update actual production status in SAP and Advanced Planning Systems and create and release process orders as per the agreed detailed scheduling horizon. Ensure planning system parameters are maintained up to date.
    Material Requirements Planning
    • Review purchase requisitions and exception messages, driven by both a system-based, and manual demand intake process as a result of changes within the Clinical Master Production Schedule, and/or Cell Bank development changes.
    • Ensure orders are placed in alignment with supplier lead time and maintain optimal inventory levels based on the desired level of flexibility within a clinical supply chain.
    • Run scenarios & provide decision matrix on order placement to E2E planning team (Supply Network Planner, E2E Planner, Clinical Supply Integrator, Malvern Clinical Operations, and CMC Lead) when required.
    • Liaises with supplier to clarify potential plan constraints and partner with Global Procurement, Supply Network Planning & Malvern Clinical Operations until issues are solved.
    • Ensures material is delivered and released on time to successfully execute the production plan including additional expedition of new materials due to aggressive First In Human Trial timelines.
    Supply Constraint Management
    • Manages potential abrupt deviations to the plan assessing with the suppliers the feasibility of the changes, rapidly highlighting to the affected internal stakeholders if the changes are not possible.
    • Provide material feasibility assessments as input into API Clinical Sourcing Committee indicating if requests are feasible & constraints along with resolution scenarios.
    • Tracks and reports site level supplier service performance, communicating the information to the relevant parties.
    Other
    • Manages fast tracked introduction of new material including activities such as master data creation, planning parameters, ordering of qualification sample while providing clear communication to project stakeholders.
    • Partner with warehouse staff to understand and adhere to space constraints, managing inventory levels within agreed targets, and proactively communicating any planning changes that will impact future storage strategies.
    • Interfaces with QA and warehouse staff regarding rejected/defective materials, making the necessary physical arrangements with the supplier to ensure a prompt return of goods or disposal if needed.
    • Participate in initiatives to improve business processes and tools.
    Profile need for this function
    Knowledge
    • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of clinical trials & clinical supply chain
    • Knowledge of Biologics & Advanced Therapy manufacturing processes
    • Knowledge of Supply Chain Planning principles
    • Project & Change management skills
    • Strong operational and data analysis skills. Ability to analyze data to identify and resolve exceptions aiming to minimize supply disruptions
    • Results-oriented, sense of urgency
    • Ability to work in a cross-functional and cross-cultural environment, considering diverse perspectives and styles
    Degree
    • Minimum of a Bachelor's degree focus in Science, Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management or related field is preferred.
    • 3+ years of relevant professional work experience (including manufacturing, logistics, planning) is required.
    • Supply chain certification (APICS/IBF) is desirable.
    Languages
    • English
    Specific know how of systems
    • Experience with ERP (SAP) & Advanced Planning Systems (OMP) is preferred
    • Knowledge in Office applications (MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint)
    • Experience in GMP, GCP, GDP and/or quality management systems or processes
    Contact:
    Sharath Babu: sharath.b@sunrisesys.com | (732) 395-4575 | URL: www.sunrisesys.com

    About Company

    Sunrise Systems was founded in 1990 with a clear vision to deliver world-class staffing service solutions in all labor categories, including IT consulting and solutions; all with the commitment to provide service that exceeds expectations and become the most trusted name in the industry. More than two and a half decades later, we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of the staffing industry. Combining our deep industry expertise, insights, and global resources, we have partnered with our clients to connect them with top professionals across several different industries.

    We provide cost-effective Managed Staffing Solutions, Information Technology and Information Technology Consulting Services to several Fortune 500 companies and U.S. Government agencies. We provide our clients with flexible engagement models and customized products that are budget and time specific. Understanding the challenges that every business faces, we offer our services either on-site at the clients' site or from one of our globally distributed technology centers. Our onshore and offshore development capabilities ensure that we excel at meeting customer requirements every single time.

    Our collective business experience spans over two and a half decades and ranges from:

    • Business, management, and technical fields
    • Information technology consulting and software solutions.
    • Providing strategic support for the development and long-term growth of new business ventures across several industries including but not limited to; accounting, banking, finance, and recruitment.
    • Motivating technology staff and establishing partnerships with Fortune 500 companies

    Sunrise Systems has a vast range of competence in:

    • Design, development, and support of cloud-based solutions from simple to highly complexed
    • Database administration of multi-platform applications, complex databases, and web-based environments that include all aspects of installation, planning, maintenance, and monitoring.
    • Data processing and data migration
    • Application re-engineering and platform migration
    • Working with the Information Systems and end-user communities at all levels to resolve issues and establish consensus.

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