Applications are invited for the position of Manager, Commercial Supply Chain. This is a fixed term role for 12 months and is a hybrid role.
Responsibilities:
* Ensures that all business processes and systems within the control of the CSC function are operated in compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, cGMP, SOx and company policies and standards.
* Network Supply Planning: develops and maintains the end-to-end Network Supply Plan for assigned products and assures timely delivery of materials including Raw Materials, Excipients, API, Drug Product, Packaging Components and Finished Goods in accordance with Commercial requirements. Prepares data-driven analysis and presents materials, insights and recommendations during the monthly S&OP Supply Planning process, including the Monthly Supply Review meeting.
* Inventory Management: supports inventory strategy development and leads inventory processes for the assigned products to ensure material and product availability to meet demand and mitigate risks.
* Purchasing: completes purchasing functions for Commercial Supply Chain for all materials and material suppliers’ ancillary services sourced by External Operations.
* Supplier Relationship Management (SRM): act as supply chain lead contact for assigned materials/service Suppliers within the relevant SRM Teams.
* Business Process Excellence: act as a champion to develop, document and improve the effectiveness of Commercial Supply Chain business processes.
* Engage with the External Operations Network Risk Management process and maintain Risk Assessment and Risk Management tools and processes.
* Develop strong internal collaborations with stakeholders in External Operations, Operations and beyond.
* Enhance and contribute to the development of the External Operations business unit and capabilities at Alkermes in line with company strategy.
Requirements:
* Bachelors degree in a related field and 10+ years work experience, or a Masters in a Supply Chain or Business related field and 7+ years work experience. APICS or equivalent certification preferred.
* Knowledge of and experience of working in a GMP environment required.
* Experience and demonstrated success in leading cross-functional or multi-disciplinary matrix teams an advantage.
* Strong interpersonal skills, business acumen and knowledge of core aspects of operations management and supply chain management in the pharma sector.
* Ability to work independently and manage ambiguity, strong problem-solving skills.
* Strong understanding of budgeting and spend management.
* Travel - domestic and international– expected to be in the region of 10%.
* Hybrid role.
Competencies:
* Technical Expertise: Proven track record as a technical subject matter expert at a departmental level.
* Accountability: Leads and represents function on site projects.
* Continuous Improvement: Challenges current methods, processes and practices.
* Business Acumen: Implements and drives change seamlessly.
* Decision Making: Acts as knowledge resource and consultant across the site.
* Productivity/ Planning: Prioritizes appropriately and identifies clear objectives for projects and teams.
* Teamwork/Leadership: Influences others to align cross-functional team members.
* Communication: Prepares and delivers clear and effective presentations.
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