Sr. Manager Warehouse

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Join Amgens Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, if you feel like youre part of something bigger, its because you are. Our shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives all that we do.

Since 1980, weve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the worlds toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, youll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives.

Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, youll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Sr. Manager Warehouse

What you will do

Lets do this! Lets change the world! In this vital role you will support internal warehouse and outsourced warehouse / 3rd party logistics (3PL) capabilities to help ARI reach its full potential within the Amgen network, now and in the future. This role has strategic importance in influencing and contributing to the Amgen network future warehousing strategy; and will re-imagine how ARI warehouse systems and processes work to enable successful execution by our OSP partner(s), including integration of automated and digital solutions. This position has visibility across site and supply chain leadership, network manufacturing site supply chain leadership, the Global Supply Chain network, the Operations Strategy and Business Resilience (OSBR) team. This role sits on the Supply Chain Leadership Team (SCLT) comprised of Strategic Planning, Procurement, and Warehouse Logistics.

The Senior Manager Supply Chain, Warehouse and Distribution at Amgen, Rhode Island is accountable for leading all aspects of the ARI warehouse and distribution operations, including :

• Site Warehousing Operations : Together with your team, develop a vision, organizational design, and a strategic roadmap for ARI warehousing and logistics success. Directly lead a team of ~5 subject matter experts (SMEs) ensuring ownership and optimization of key warehouse processes including : GMP receiving, raw material picking, packaging and shipping, drug substance (DS) storage and shipping, raw material inventory management, SAP and systems data management, general warehouse operations, and continuous improvement project management. Support both manufacturing plants located at ARI and rapidly resolve any site issues ensuring production targets are achieved. Partner with the Facilities and Engineering team and vendors to ensure maintenance and reliability of the site warehouse facility, equipment, and machinery. Partner with and influence Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, and site partners to optimize performance per strategic, business, and budgetary targets. Oversee execution of the short and mid-term strategic roadmap execution plan. Develop risk mitigation plans for raw materials and DS stored within the warehouse to ensure continuous operation and supply.
• Warehouse Capacity : Develop analytic tools to predict and prepare for warehouse capacity needs for both the short, mid, and long-term horizon. Translate capacity needs into working project plans and oversee execution. Develop and maintain a capital plan to ensure safe and compliant warehouse operations.
• Outside Service Provider Strategy and Oversight : Influence and provide strategic direction and leadership for a team of ~50 OSP colleagues supporting ARI warehousing tactical operations. Iterate and improve existing processes to reflect changing Amgen network and ARI site strategy and utilization of OSP warehouse providers (warehouse GMP and non-GMP operations, garment supply, and offsite general supply storage). Develop efficient processes and ensure Amgen / OSP partnership for the OSP to meet or exceed key safety, quality, reliability, and business performance targets. Shape and influence Amgen network strategy for OSP warehousing and services as part of the End to End (E2E) Supply Chain initiative.
• External Warehousing and Logistics Strategy and Oversight : Design and leverage effective external warehousing strategies to ensure adequate general supply, raw material and drug substance capacity at all storage conditions, ensuring tools and logistics solutions to ensure material is available on time in full (OTIF) to fulfill onsite production demand. Develop predictive digital solutions and build partnerships with warehouse providers and logistics service providers to meet or exceed key safety, quality, reliability, and business performance targets. Shape and influence Amgen network strategy for external warehousing as part of the End to End (E2E) Supply Chain initiative.
• Innovation and Digital Transformation : Understand emerging trends and develop an innovative technology roadmap for site warehousing, including Automation, Digitalization, and Robotics. Continually evolve the way we work by embracing digital and technology solutions that will improve our reliability, efficiency, agility, and resiliency. Develop action plans to implement solutions aligned with the long-term ARI site and functional Supply Chain strategy, including data tie-in with support functions / enablers. Partner with the SCLT and End to End Supply Chain (E2E network) to complete large, cross-functional, or cross-site initiatives.
• Culture : Foster a culture that prioritizes (1.) safety, (2.) compliance and quality, (3.) ensures the organization effectively delivers upon its commitments, and (4.) strives to continuously improve. Actively role model on the floor engagement and active caring with an onsite team, strongly demonstrating the Amgen Leadership Attributes and Amgen Values. Ensure complete and timely safety record support, oversight and closure. Lead and support Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DI&B) initiatives to ensure an engaged, supported workforce as a framework to recruit, retain, and motivate staff.
• Compliance, Quality, & Inspection Readiness : Accountable to maintain GMP controlled processes, procedures, and systems in full compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and ensure that the Warehouse team is maintained in a continual state of inspection readiness. Ensure complete and timely Quality record support, oversight and closure. Ensure warehouse and distribution practices (processes & methods) and policies align with external regulatory requirements and are consistent with company policies. Represent the Supply Chain GMP processes to Regulatory Authorities during inspections. Ensure compliance with DOT, IATA, and shipping / logistics / hazardous material transportation and storage regulations.
• Talent Management : Build a robust talent pipeline with diverse capabilities required to thrive in the present and future. Ensure an ongoing organizational structure capable of adapting to evolving business needs. Establish technical training, leadership training, and cross-training plans to continually develop staff and build breadth and depth in the organization. Partner with staff to establish robust long-term development plans aligned with their aspirations and build robust succession plans through insight to site, network, and external talent.
• Network Collaboration : Establish and maintain relationships with internal customers and service providers (QA, QC, Finance, Manufacturing, PD, IS, Security, Safety, etc.), Global Supply Chain, OSPR, and all Amgen Sites to foster process alignment and superior customer service. Partner with the network to advance learning and collective performance and influence direction. Align best practices and ensure consistency within the network. Lead and represent ARI Warehouse initiatives at the site and network level.

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The dynamic professional we seek is a strong leader with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, well support your journey every step of the way.

The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work / life balance, and career development opportunities that may include :

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Application deadline

Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.

As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.

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