Supply Chain Manager

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Description

Corporate Statement:

Nephron Pharmaceuticals is a privately-owned global leader in the manufacturing of generic drug products, over-the-counter (OTC) drug products and medical devices. Nephron’s products are sterile, preservative and additive free and proudly made in the USA! We are headquartered in West Columbia, South Carolina. Our location provides the ability to develop new devices and medications including respiratory therapies, ophthalmic, and injectables, for in-house or contract manufacturing opportunities. The facility utilizes completely automated manufacturing, packaging, and distribution systems, in addition to high volume and redundant utility systems, to ensure production system availability. Nephron specializes in Blow-Fill-Seal (BFS) manufacturing, a niche technology that allows a vial of medication to be formed, filled and sealed in a continuous process, in a sterile, enclosed environment and without human intervention.

As an industry leader in product safety and quality, Nephron produces a variety of inhalation solutions, and has distributed over 1 billion doses of respiratory medication per year since 2009. The company’s longstanding relationships with major drug wholesalers allow us to distribute our products to retail pharmacies, mail order pharmacies, hospitals, home care companies, and long-term care facilities. Nephron has a sales force that covers all fifty states and some international territories. Nephron exists to provide top-quality, affordable medications to everyone. Our quality first culture is built on: Transformation, Execution and Trust.

Job Purpose

The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for coordinating the Supply Chain in support of production demand management. The qualified individual will forecast, execute, and track purchase orders for inbound raw materials and critical production components, provide expert advice on all Supply Chain and supplier contracting decisions related to forecasting, inventory valuation, and providing data analytics related to production bills of materials to optimize lowest possible cost for the highest possible quality and reliability of supply.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Responsible for reviewing inventory levels to keep production supplied with key items.
• Evaluate market indices and conduct Requests for Information/Quote/Proposal (RFX)
• Liaises with Sales, Production, QA, Procurement, Supplier Management and Warehousing to support ERP implementation and maintenance, define best inventory practices and meet the needs of internal and external customers.
• Coordinates with operations, warehouse, and logistics departments to determine and set up intercompany transfers.
• Responsible to ensure stockrooms are accurately inventoried and fully stocked. Oversee all re-orders and ERP tracking of over 4000 different types of parts used on the production floor.
• Monitor monthly inventory audits to check for accuracy on critical parts.
• Inspect parts from receiving with packing list and update final delivery or partial delivery in Nephron Pharmaceutical internal inventory.
• Work closely with the A/P department of Nephron to reconcile and review any discrepancies in invoices.
• Responsible for assisting in credits and follow ups with vendors to resolve invoicing differences, as applicable.
• Inform suppliers of rejections and finalize settlements with respect to reimbursement and/or replacement of product
• Responsible for submitting monthly inventory quantities/levels to the Accounting department.
• Meets with vendors and or account representatives to discuss future plans and new products.
  
  

Supplemental Functions

• Member of the Procurement staff. Assists with additional work duties or responsibilities, in support of Procurement, as evident or required.
• Responsible for operating under cGMPs and SOPs.
• Performs other duties as assigned or apparent.
  
  

Job Specifications And Qualifications

Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong understanding of should cost modelling, planning, and inventory best practices
• The ability to take strategic objectives and accept accountability, motivate and influence others, thinks globally and leverages diversity.
• The ability to set clear targets and use performance measures to assess risk and opportunities in order to effectively manage the assets of the business.
• The ability and willingness to change direction and focus to meet shifting organizational and business demands.
• The ability to effectively manage one self, demonstrates integrity, be productive under pressure, and achieve development goals.
• The ability to create new products and processes that add value to the Business by generating new ideas and applying creative and analytical approaches.
• A broad perspective that aligns decisions to organizational objectives and long-term consequences of day-to-day activities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint preferred.
• Familiar with material resource planning (MRP) software, including Netsuite and/or Oracle desired.
• Effective time management skills including prioritizing and scheduling.
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities to work with cross-functional, fast-paced teams.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time efficiently, and meet deadlines.
• Familiar with relevant industry regulations and compliance standards.
• Discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects or assignments simultaneously.
  
  

Education/Experience

• 4 years of inventory / purchasing experience
• Regionally accredited B.S. Degree in Supply Chain / Business Administration, preferred but not required
• Specific expertise, skills and knowledge within supply chain gained through education and experience.
  
  

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

• This position requires bending, typing, lifting (up to 40 1bs.), standing, sitting and walking throughout the facility.
  
  

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of the positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Nephron Pharmaceuticals is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, mental or physical disability of a qualified individual, veteran or military status, pregnancy, marital status, familial status, genetic information, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local law.

Nephron Pharmaceuticals is a drug free workplace.