Description:
- Supply Chain Manager will be supporting activities related to projects/initiatives in Global Network Planning (GNP) team, specifically in areas like Inventory Management, Process Leadtime improvement, Drug Substance Network Planning, etc.
- Supports ongoing supply chain initiatives, with strategic inputs, data analysis, and project management.
- 100% Remote Pacific time zone.
- Contract duration is one year, with the possibility of extension based on performance and business needs.
Ideal candidate:
- 3–5+ years of experience (early-career professionals are ideal).
- A degree in supply chain, operations, or a related field is required.
- Strong foundational knowledge in supply chain (beyond surface-level understanding).
- Experience in demand planning, supply planning, inventory management, and lead time management.
- Biopharma industry experience is required due to the unique operational requirements in this field.
- Familiarity with supply planning tools like Kinaxis RapidResponse (or equivalent such as SAP APO).
- Proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau) for executive presentations.
- Understanding of GMP and GDP principles.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Relevant experience in biopharmaceutical operations or Supply Chain.
- Understanding of / experience in Operations, including Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering.
- Experience with planning systems like Kinaxis's Rapid Response.
- Experience working in a GMP environment.
- Knowledge of supply chain areas like Inventory Management, Supply Planning, Demand Planning, Process Leadtime, Capacity Planning, Network Planning.
- Ability to communicate and collaborate cross-functionally in an organization and across the leadership levels.
- Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor degree in Engineering / Supply chain.
- 5+ years experience in functional supply chain in the pharmaceutical / biotech industry.
- Strong understanding of core supply chain planning areas (Demand, Supply, Inventory, leadtime, capacity, etc.).
- GMP and GDP basic knowledge.
- Proficient in Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Proficient in Visualization Tools like Tableau.
- Experience in leading projects.
- Strong analytical skills, ability to distill insights and present to the leadership.
- Independent, motivated self-starter who is able to influence change in an ambiguous environment.
- Proven ability to deliver results / Problem solver.
- Ability to work on tasks that might not be linear (support multiple studies concurrently that might be at different phases).
- Fluent in English, both in verbal and written communication. Strong communication (verbal & written).
Top 3 Must Have Skill Sets:
- A degree in supply chain, operations, or a related field is required.
- Familiarity with supply planning tools like Kinaxis RapidResponse (or equivalent such as SAP APO).
- Proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau) for executive presentations.
- Supply Chain Concepts: Inventory, Leadtime, Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Network Planning.
- Biopharma industry experience.
Pay Rate: between $54 - $62/Hr on W2 based on experience.
Note: This posting is for Contingent Worker, not an FTE.
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