What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Supply Chain Manager position at Transpire Bio?
Job Description – Sr Manager / Director - Supply Chain
Job Summary
Responsible for overall supply chain materials management at Transpire Bio. Maintain overall plan and strategy for ensuring timely materials replenishment required to support the R&D, clinical, and eventual commercial demand.
Essential Functions
Own the inventory / enterprise management system maintenance / lifecycle activities.
Partner with Sourcing to implement an efficient product supply replenishment strategy.
Work with finance, sourcing, quality, and manufacturing team to find best vendors and distributors.
Develop and implement a strategy to manage inventory to target levels.
Maintain / adjust resources to drive the most optimized system suggested by supply plan.
Participate in the development, revision and accuracy of production plans. Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies in a timely manner.
Determine key Planning and Forecasting KPIs, track KPI progress, and report KPI results.
Monitor inventory, generate and communicate reports for quantity, lot status, expiration dates etc. to all functional stakeholders.
Understand the end-to-end supply chain, capacities, lead times & bottlenecks to ensure an efficient plan.
Lead or participate in planning improvement projects.
Communicate with vendors regarding specs, prioritization, shipping discrepancies, etc.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
Perform all tasks in compliance with cGMP guidelines.
Build and maintain great relationships with 3rd parties and internal stakeholders.
Manage in conjunction with Quality Assurance the disposition of GMP raw materials and final product.
Identify process bottlenecks and implement solutions in a timely manner.
Understand and implement safety procedures in conjunction with EHS.
Create and / or update area standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Ensure compliance with current federal, state, and local regulations in consultation with Facilities and Quality Assurance.
Drive continuous improvement in movement of supplies, warehouse level optimization, and kitting processes.
Additional Responsibilities
Ability to manage multiple projects at a time.
Strong knowledge of MS-Office software and PC Skills required.
Good technical writing skills.
Excellent communication, problem-solving, planning and organization skills.
Ability to work independently, including making sound decisions and managing priorities that are in alignment with site and company directives.
Ability to mentor and direct junior team members.
Ability to work within a team-oriented environment.
Ability to work off hours and weekends.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business or similar
Work Experience
8 years of previous experience in a supply chain capacity
4 years of supply chain management experience
Prefer new facility start-up experience.
Preferred : APICS (Association for Supply Chain Management) certification
Preferred : GMP Supply Chain Experience
Skills And Abilities
Time management, organization and planning skills, multi-tasking and prioritization skills in a fast-paced environment are required.
Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, while meeting deadlines for assigned projects.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills.
Ability to communicate effectively and collaboratively as part of a team in a respectful manner.
Ability to work independently, self-starter.
Good problem-solving skills and analytical ability.
Specialized Knowledge
ERP, MRP, and Advanced Planning tool experience
Analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Good time-management skills
Strong Leadership and communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills and confidence
Effective working with cross-functional teams
Highly computer literate (in MS Excel, Word, Power Point, etc.)
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