Associate Director, Global Supply Chain External Supplier Management

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Scope of the Role:

Responsible for leading supply chain activities in support of external manufacturing network for commercial products. This position is also responsible for leading supply chain workstream activities to support external supplier onboarding and commercialization readiness. This includes managing timelines for key sc deliverables, process development, materials planning, relationship management with key partners, leading a supply chain sub team with cross-functional stakeholders for end to end alignment

This individual should have demonstrated a track record of success in a highly matrixed and cross-functional organization, with a high level of independence and empowerment, be able to work with both internal and external stakeholders to support supply chain planning and project priorities

Responsibilities:

• SC lead on virtual plant teams to help manage commercial supply chain relationship and provide supply chain oversight for external suppliers – available capacity & materials, supply chain lifecycle management, KPIs, Crash management
• Perform supply planning activities for material requirements; this includes creation of supply plans, forecasts, allocation activities and tracking of actual performance for both commercial and project phases
• Support budgeting and monthly reconciliations activities by partnering with external supplier, virtual plant team and finance
• Create and maintain supply chain workstream timelines for all key deliverables
• Identify interdependencies to cross-functional workstream activities; track changes and provide impact to supply chain
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to support supply chain design finalization and implementation, including systems set up
• Lead identification, communication, evaluation, mitigation of supply chain risks that may impact product supply or project timelines
• Lead a supply chain sub team to ensure alignment with impacted stakeholders such as procurement, global logistics, external mfg, quality, tech ops etc
• Live the BMS values

Job Qualifications:

• 7+ years of supply chain, manufacturing or related experience in working in a fast-paced, reputable, global pharmaceutical/Biotechnology or Consumer company organized in a matrix structure. MBA or similar advanced degree preferred.
• Strongly Preferred: Good understanding and exposure to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and other regulatory requirements (EMA, TGA).
• Ability to lead matrix teams and to work effectively with cross-functional & multi-location teams. Experience working in and with multiple geographies preferred
• Ability to establish strong relationships and achieve success through collaboration
• Knowledge of ERP, ideally Oracle, SAP IBP and SAP R/4, and related supply chain planning and data analysis tools.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of compliance procedures (regulatory/ financial /EHS)
• Ability to prioritize, organize and manage multiple tasks to tight deadlines.
• Able to evolve with the needs of a dynamic and/or ambiguous environment
• Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and an understanding of the global practices where business is conducted.

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