Gilead Sciences · 4 hours ago
Supply Chain Specialist IV
United States - California - Foster City
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$102K/yr - $132K/yr
4+ years expGilead Sciences is a leader in developing therapies for serious diseases, including HIV and hepatitis. As a Supply Chain Specialist, you will manage purchase orders, coordinate logistics, and maintain inventory accuracy to support the manufacturing of commercial products.
BiopharmaBiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturingPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Uses the monthly MPS (Master Production Schedule) to create purchase orders in SAP for the manufacturing of commercial products at CMOs (Contract Manufacturing Organization)
Reviews pricing sheets for each vendor reflecting the current unit pricing. Tracks the number of purchase orders issued for vendors that have volume discount price breaks so that the correct price is reflected on those purchase orders
Processes changes in the ERP system (SAP) to reflect schedule adjustments according to production progress, change orders, or other delaying conditions
Establishes sequence and lead-time of each batch to meet CMO release dates
Updates ERP system data to report production activity and material issuance/movement. Verifies API issuances are in alignment with batch records to support GxP lot tracing requirements
Coordinates with Global Logistics for shipments between CMO and Gilead Internal facilities
Reconcile Gilead inventory against CMO on-hand inventory and investigates / explains inventory differences. Makes reconciling entries and works with both internal and external auditors to support SOX requirements
Works with Gilead finance to identify inventory items that are potential write-offs so that the appropriate financial reserve can be made in the accounting systems
Provides support to vendors in resolving outstanding accounts receivable balances and works with Gilead Accounts Payable to revolve issues preventing the timely payment of invoices
Develops, maintains and communicates metrics to monitor and improve performance
Qualification
Required
4+ years of relevant experience in a related field and a BS or BA
2+ years of relevant experience in a related field and MS
Ability to work independently on assignments that range from routine to basic in nature, where ability to recognize deviation from accepted practice is required
Must have knowledge and be proficient in Microsoft Office applications and other relevant software
Demonstrates good written, analytical, and verbal communication skills
Able to apply knowledge of Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) on a daily basis
Able to work both independently and in a team environment and support multiple activities simultaneously. Determines personal work plan, and schedules tasks and activities
Preferred
Experience with advanced planning systems (SAP-ERP) desired
Benefits
Discretionary annual bonus
Discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role)
Paid time off
Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
Company
Gilead Sciences
Gilead Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, manufactures and commercializes therapies for critical diseases.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.41BKey Investors
Abingworth
2024-11-13Post Ipo Debt· $3.5M
2024-02-29Post Ipo Equity· $210M
2023-09-07Post Ipo Debt· $2B
Leadership Team
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Senior Vice President, Legal
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Senior Vice President, Clinical Data Science
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