The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for developing and managing the finite production schedule, overseeing ERP system optimization and maintenance, and managing clinical and commercial supply chain activities. This includes inventory management, clinical shipments, and demand and supply planning to ensure appropriate material availability for operations. This role is critical to ensuring the efficient and effective operation of the production facility.
The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in supply chain planning, ERP systems, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration within a regulated environment.
Responsibilities:
Finite Production Scheduling
- Develop and maintain a rolling finite production schedule for internal manufacturing activities, including QC testing and equipment calibrations.
- Maintain work-in-progress (WIP) and finished goods inventory at target levels to ensure product availability.
- Monitor actual production output versus the Master Production Schedule and adjust plans as needed.
- Identify gaps, risks, and constraints and implement corrective actions to maintain schedule adherence.
- Generate and report key planning assumptions and performance metrics.
- Lead the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process and track performance against the Master Production Schedule.
ERP Optimization & Maintenance
- Serve as the supply chain lead for ERP system management and continuous improvement.
- Act as subject matter expert for master data, including governance, structure, and usage across supply chain and operations.
- Develop and maintain policies and procedures supporting ERP processes.
- Ensure accuracy, integrity, and consistency of supply chain and operations master data.
- Act as primary liaison for ERP-related supply chain and operations needs.
Materials Planning
- Determine material requirements and create purchase requisitions aligned with production schedules and safety stock levels.
- Monitor Bills of Materials (BOM) integrity and inventory accuracy.
- Identify and communicate supply risks that may impact production timelines.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to forecast and ensure availability of direct and indirect materials.
Clinical Supply Chain
- Ensure clinical trial materials are shipped to sites in alignment with dosing schedules and coordinate with IRT systems.
- Manage clinical inventory levels and initiate packaging or replenishment runs as required.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Operations, Quality, Warehouse, Finance, and Program Management to ensure alignment of production schedules and material availability.
- Provide technical support for ERP processes across supply chain and operations teams.
- Train users on ERP systems, data integrity, and inventory management best practices.
- Perform additional duties as needed.
Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, Information Systems, or related field
- 4+ years of experience in supply chain planning, purchasing, and/or master data management, preferably in a regulated manufacturing or biopharmaceutical environment
- Strong understanding of materials requirements planning (MRP)
- Clinical supply chain experience preferred
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required
- Familiarity with GMP, FDA, OSHA, and other relevant regulatory standards
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with strong execution focus