Merck · 7 hours ago
Associate Director, Supply Chain Management Lead
Rahway, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$142K/yr - $224K/yr
8+ years expMerck is a leading global healthcare company that is focused on improving health and well-being. The Associate Director, Supply Chain Management Lead will oversee warehouse operations, manage logistics teams, and ensure compliance with GMP standards while supporting the Next Generation Biologics facility.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Oversee all NGB warehouse operations, ensuring compliance with GMP storage requirements and handling considerations
Manage the logistics team responsible for material movement, inventory control, outbound logistics, local cell banks and ensure compliance with EHS and quality standards
Interact with various on-site and off-site centralized warehouse partners to ensure shipping and reciept of NGB materials is scheduled and delivered
Integrated into the Process Operations leadership team in order to better understand clinical campaign needs and voice of the customer
Oversee warehouse operations including storage and handling of cryogenic, frozen, and ambient materials, and includes all SAP/COMET system transactions
Working as a lead for the materials planning and management function to build ERP (i.e., SAP) for the new facility
Drive continuous improvement in warehouse processes and collaborate with operations, engineering, safety, and quality teams
Deliver on quality adherence and performance metrics
Conduct audits and inspections, approve SOPs, and monitor adherence to GMP standards
Develop strategies to optimize warehouse operations and improve efficiency
Establish priorities for raw material (RM) and single-use process consumables procurement in collaboration with operations teams
Track and manage inventory of RMs and GMP Supplies (including but not limited to single-use technology and product contact components)
Manage and provide guidance to junior staff on all aspects of materials management
Qualification
Required
Minimum of bachelor's degree in chemical/biochemical engineering, pharmaceutical sciences, chemistry, biochemistry, biology, microbiology, or related discipline with minimum of 8 years pharmaceutical materials management experience
Demonstrated experience in a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment, ideally pertaining to biologics drug substance materials using single-use systems
Prior experience of implementing or working within SAP for GMP operations or proficiency of SAP usage in biopharma environment
Strong working knowledge of cGMP, Quality Systems (problem, deviations, change management, etc.), and safe operating practices for operations
Prior experience in people management, team performance management for shop floor activities, coordination of cross-functional warehouse teams and regulatory compliance
Strong focus on delivery metrics and quality adherence
Demonstrated proficiency in logistics, inventory management, and quality systems
Preferred
Culture Building: Establish a high-performance culture that promotes innovation, diversity, and inclusion within the team
Track record of working effectively with team-members of diverse skill sets and backgrounds
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Experienced in the administration of GMPs, Good Documentation Practices (GDPs), and S&E regulations as it pertains to materials handling
Experience with operationalization of GMP Materials Management and warehouse operations as well as ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Proven self-motivation, ability to drive improvements, and inspire others
Strong problem-solving skills and excellent attention to detail, highly independent with initiative
Ability to challenge the status quo with a continuous improvement mindset
Ability to lift 25 lbs, if required
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
Retirement benefits, including 401(k)
Paid holidays
Vacation
Compassionate and sick days
Company
Merck
Merck is a biopharmaceutical company that offers medicines and vaccines for various diseases.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.59MKey Investors
Private Capital AdvisorsGavi, the Vaccine Alliance
2018-11-25Post Ipo Equity· $0.59M
2016-01-21Series Unknown· $5M
1980-12-19IPO
Leadership Team
Betty Larson
Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer
Dean Li
Executive Vice President and President, Merck Research Laboratories
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