What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Director Supply Chain (GMP) position at FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies?
PLEASE NOTE: Candidates must be local or willing to fully relocate (with assistance) to the College Station, TX area for this position.
Position Overview
- To lead and develop the FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies, Texas Supply Chain organization
- To maintain compliant systems and procedures to Source, Purchase, Store and Dispense the Raw Materials, Consumables, Components and Engineering spares used for both GMP and non GMP manufacturing for the FDBT sites
- To oversee and manage the storage and shipment of finished products
Essential Function
- To interpret the mid-term plan and develop strategies for the Supply Chain to keep pace with the business demands and growth. Build business cases for the required investments in People and Infrastructure and implement the chosen strategy with proper oversight
- Lead and manage the local procurement and supply chain processes for all activities at FDBT such that customer promises are met
- Ensure GMP and EHS compliance throughout the Supply Chain and maintain 'Audit ready’ within the Supply Chain team
- Lead the creation of a robust reconciliation process and support Program Management to have effective and smooth communications with customer
- Monitor Inventory levels and work in partnership with Finance to manage stock at appropriate levels. Ensure the Supply Chain budgets are within agreed constraint
- Ensuring value to the business by driving efficiencies within supply relationships through price, reliability, sustainability, terms and GMP compliance. Manage supplier contractors, ensuring the best value and suitable service level
- Manage the Material planning group to ensure ‘On Time in Full’ deliveries. Maintain the management system which provides accurate materials and costing data
- Act of the company representative for Supply Chain in regulatory, customer and internal audit
- Drive visible performance management via KPIs to track progress, monitoring actual performance v plan and promoting awareness to drive improvement
- Other duties as assigned
Required Skills & Abilities
- Influencing & negotiation
- Planning
- Attention to detail
- Experience of working in a GMP environment and being familiar with FDA healthcare compliance and rules
- Self-motivated and flexible leader
- Experience of leading teams in a regulated environment
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required
- Onsite attendance
- Extended periods of sitting and/or standing
- Vision to monitor and moderate noise levels. Work is generally performed in an office, manufacturing plant of clinical environment. Car travel is an essential part of the job.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management field with 10 years of relevant experience OR Associate degree in Supply Chain Management with 15 years of relevant experience OR High School diploma or GED and 20 years of relevant experience
