Director, Supply Chain Management

Our purpose is to bring hope to life by enabling life-changing therapies for patients around the globe, creating a healthier and happier tomorrow. Our mission is to work side by side with our customers in order to improve patients’ lives by bringing new biopharmaceuticals to market.

Summary

We are looking for a highly skilled and dedicated Director of Supply Chain Management to join our dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will oversee all aspects of production planning, purchasing, inventory control, shipping, and warehousing. Your leadership will be crucial in guiding a talented team to consistently meet both internal and external customer service commitments, enhancing inventory management, analyzing and monitoring all Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s), and enabling our local site to scale operations cost-effectively.

Reporting directly to our Regional Vice President of Supply Chain Management, this is an exciting opportunity to execute a comprehensive supply chain strategy within a vibrant international organization.

This position is an onsite role with presence at our Bothell, Washington location, as well as at our warehouse in Everett, Washington.
 

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Direct activities of all functions involved in planning, purchasing, and inventory control in a cGMP biologics manufacturing facility from the receipt of forecasting replenishment needs to the delivery of the finished product into finished goods inventory.
• Define and drive localized capacity planning, production planning, and supply chain models including local S&OP processes that feed into regional S&OP processes. 
• Develop supply chain strategies that align with the regional Supply Chain goals to identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives that optimize operational efficiencies, e.g., OTIF,  inventory turns, service levels, procure savings targets, inventory valuation, expiry costs, out-of-stock,, maximize profitability, and support dynamic changes in market conditions.
• Implement process improvements, metrics and processes that drive transformation and optimization at all levels of the Supply Chain function partnering with cross-functional and cross-site leaders.
• Review total demand (commercial and development) and develop plans that maximize capacity utilization whilst ensuring service level to customers.
• Ensure the application of Lean and other methodologies to drive cross-functional SCM-related process improvement.
• Responsible for oversight and management of raw materials, components, logistics for semi-finished goods and finished goods manufactured by, procured for, or sent to the facility from various third parties, globally and across project/product lifecycle. 
• Develop, implement, and execute local policies and procedures according to GDP and cGMP compliance, in a highly matrixed and global CDMO organization
• Develop site multi-product, multi-client production, and material planning business processes working closely with the local Procurement and planning teams to ensure compliance with global policies, feeding up into Global S&OP.
• Work closely with project managers to transition products and support clients, as required.
• Manage departmental budgets as well as revenue-enhancing initiatives.

Leadership Skills

• Excellent communication skills with various audiences including customers, peers, superiors, and potential clients without compromising company objectives.
• Prior experience in team leadership, change management, mentoring, development, planning and organizing, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Coach and mentor staff in maintaining excellence in financial diligence, quality control, and safety.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and create cost-effective solutions.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Business, or Supply Chain Management, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Proficiency in handling and optimizing international logistics, including import/export regulations.
• 10 years of experience in a supply chain role within the pharmaceutical, medical device, or biotechnology industries; with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• 7-10 years of experience managing forecasting, planning, inventory, and supplier relationships.
• 7-10 years of proficiency in MRP or ERP systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Equivalent education and experience may substitute for the stated requirements.
   

Preferred:

• Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP).
• Master’s Degree in Science, Business, or Supply Chain Management.

Compensation Range

$142,960 – $226,050 based on experience

Our culture at AGC Biologics is defined by the six core values: Knowledge, Trust, Quality, Ingenuity, Accountability and Teamwork. Our core values stem from our team members and are embedded into our DNA. They provide a common language and understanding of how we as an organization are connected across three continents. Our core values serve as a compass and reminder of how we achieve our purpose of bringing hope to life for patients around the globe. 

AGC Biologics is a leading global biopharmaceutical Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) with a strong commitment to delivering the highest standard of service as we work side-by-side with our clients and partners, every step of the way. We provide world-class development and manufacture of mammalian and microbial-based therapeutic proteins, plasmid DNA (pDNA), messenger RNA (mRNA), viral vectors, and genetically engineered cells. Our global network spans the U.S., Europe, and Asia, with cGMP-compliant facilities in Seattle, Washington; Boulder and Longmont, Colorado; Copenhagen, Denmark; Heidelberg, Germany; Milan, Italy; and Chiba, Japan. We currently employ more than 2,500 employees worldwide. Our commitment to continuous innovation fosters the technical creativity to solve our clients’ most complex challenges, including specialization in fast-track projects and rare diseases. AGC Biologics is the partner of choice. To learn more, visit www.agcbio.com.  Want to keep posted about our growth and learn more about our company? Follow us on LinkedIn and give us a quick Like on Facebook!

AGC Biologics offers a highly competitive compensation package and a friendly, collaborative culture that values personal initiative and professional achievement. AGC Biologics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

Salary : $142,960 - $226,050