Director, IT Supply Chain Systems

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Vaxcyte is a clinical-stage vaccine innovation company engineering high-fidelity vaccines to protect humankind from the consequences of bacterial diseases, which have serious and costly health consequences when left unchecked. Working to eradicate or treat bacterial infections such as invasive pneumococcal disease, Group A Strep, periodontitis and Shigella is just the beginning. Our path to success is clear and well-defined, and Vaxcyte is set up to go the distance.

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Summary

The Director, IT Supply Chain Systems is a key leadership role responsible for the successful delivery and management of Vaxcyte’s Supply Chain systems projects and programs. This individual will support the Supply Chain team with the implementation of our SAP ERP system and our OMP Advanced Planning System (APS). This position requires expertise in SAP and APS systems, and project management. This role will be a hands-on technical role and will provide team management and leadership for IT Supply Chain systems and ensure that business goals and objectives are met efficiently and effectively. This is a collaborative role working closely with the Supply Chain team to deliver a system that will support Vaxcyte’s growth through commercialization.

Essential Functions

• Lead, mentor, develop and manage the IT supply chain systems team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Develop and manage the IT supply chain systems roadmap and budget, ensuring resources are allocated effectively and efficiently.
• Program Management: Provide IT leadership for supply chain portions of SAP implementation ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and strategic goals.
• Plan and lead IT OMP implementations and subsequent upgrades and enhancements.
• Program Planning and Execution: Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation, and ensure timely execution and delivery of supply chain systems.
• Performance Monitoring: Monitor system and project performance using appropriate systems, tools, and techniques, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Continuous Improvement: Promote a culture of continuous improvement by identifying areas for enhancement and implementing best practices in SAP and APS program management.
  
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field. A master’s degree or relevant certifications (e.g., SAP certification) is desired.
• A minimum of 12 years experience supporting supply chain systems, with multiple SAP and APS system implementations.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Extensive experience collaborating with stakeholders to understand their requirements, manage expectations, and provide regular project updates.
• Extensive knowledge of supply chain, procurement, manufacturing and quality systems and regulatory processes.
• Plan to deliver E2E Process experience including demand and supply planning, CMO scheduling and manufacturing, logistics, direct procurement, and quality release.
• In-depth knowledge of SAP systems, including SAP S/4HANA and integration techniques.
• Deep experience implementing APS systems (OMP experience strongly desired).
• Project Management: Proven experience in managing supply chain projects, including planning, execution, and delivery.
• Expertise with system integrations with internal and external systems
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and guide cross-functional teams.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and to communicate with internal business partners and external parties (e.g. contract manufacturers)
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues and implement effective solutions.
• Experience managing GxP validation systems and the processes required to manage and maintain validation.
• Experience with biotech/pharma companies both pre and post commercialization
• International travel may be required up to 15%
  
  
  

Reports to: Sr. Director, Enterprise IT Systems

Location: San Carlos, CA

Compensation

The compensation package will be competitive and includes comprehensive benefits and an equity component.

Salary Range:$225,000 - $262,000(SF Bay Area). Salary ranges for non-California locations may vary..

Vaxcyte, Inc.

825 Industrial Road, Suite 300

San Carlos, CA 94070

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.