Supply Chain Manager

Introduction to the team

The Materials Management team is responsible for the planning, procurement, warehousing, and distribution of GMP raw materials required to produce clinical trial material. Some of the key responsibilities of the team are material master data creation and maintenance, crafting master specs, planning and procuring materials needed for clinical trial production, shipping drug substance, cost analysis, cost reduction, trouble-shooting supply issues, new material introduction, and storage and distribution of GMP raw materials.

Accountabilities

• Responsible for Material Requirement Planning (MRP) and maintaining material masters in SAP PP and MM modules in the Gaithersburg clinical development facility
• Responsible for procurement and management of raw material inventory to support clinical campaigns, work with suppliers on managing raw material dock dates, and escalating potential material shortages promptly
• Maintain inventory carrying cost that is in line with the established department goal
• Review and resolve raw material exceptions, review and update planning parameters in SAP Material Master (MM) as historical usage changes
• Develop analytical tools that build efficiencies in managing raw material supply, analyze historical data and forecast to maintain optimal raw material levels required to support production
• Must have a sound knowledge of Bill of Materials (BOMs) and manufacturing recipes, load and validate BOMs
• Authors raw material specification, Rationale of Specification (ROS), SOPs, Change controls, and deviations in AZ’s Enterprise Content Management System (ECMS)
• Work with the global team on supplier KPIs as needed
  
  
  

Essential Skills/Experience

• Bachelor's degree with 10 years of experience in Supply Chain Management in a cGMP manufacturing environment and working in SAP Supply Planning modules
• Expertise in data analysis in MS Excel and dashboard creation
• Extensive knowledge of Supply Chain Management
• Strong project management skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organizational, people leadership, and management skills
• Robust problem-solving abilities
  
  
  

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Master's degree is preferred
• A degree in Supply Chain Management, Materials Management, Operations Management, Industrial engineering, Biology, Biotechnology, or other Scientific disciplines is preferred
• CPIM Certification or CPIM training
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing tools
  
  
  

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and daring world.

At AstraZeneca, we are recognized as experts working at the forefront of science. Our high visibility roles allow us to make an incredible impact. We thrive with increased responsibility and are dedicated to helping patients who need it the most. Our supportive yet challenging environment fosters continuous improvement and innovation. We embrace global opportunities and work across all Therapy Areas to deliver life-changing medicines.

Ready to make a difference? Apply today and join our team!

The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from $82,463 to $123,695. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.