Celltrion Inc · 4 weeks ago
Associate Director-Supply Chain and Operations Planning
Branchburg, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $186K/yr
10+ years expCelltrion Inc is a leading biopharmaceutical company specializing in research, development, and manufacturing of innovative therapeutics. The Associate Director of Supply Chain and Operations Planning will manage the Supply Planning team to ensure reliable product supply, develop strategic analyses for demand forecasting, and oversee compliance with regulatory requirements.
HealthcarePharmaceuticalHealth Care
No H1B
Responsibilities
Effectively lead the materials and production planning functions for the Branchburg site. Oversee weekly supply chain and API release meetings to ensure production availability, customer shipments and to resolve potential shortages and delays
Identify gaps and inefficiencies, and establish and implement globally aligned, supply chain planning best practices that ensure continuous supply of product, and support business initiatives such as inventory modeling & optimization and new product launches. Further, ensure that recommended plans demonstrate detailed analysis, include effective mitigation plans, and thorough vetting with stakeholder groups
Develop strategic analyses through a 5-year horizon that consider demand from commercial and/or clinical products, tech transfers, and regulatory filings. These analyses must provide insight to multiple scenarios of demand, development, and approval timelines, and be developed with support from multiple functional groups
Support a proactive Sales & Operations Planning program (over 24-month horizon) to create an integrated operational plan that supports Branchburg business and patient objectives
Govern master data (Materials, BOMs, Recipes, Resources) throughout Branchburg site
Support ad hoc modeling of various supply scenarios as necessary with quick turn-around, extremely high accuracy, well vetted and documented assumptions, and that are readily supportable by the team
Develop process metrics for Planning that measure effectiveness towards achieving goals, provide ready visibility to improvement opportunities, and track progress of improvement initiatives
Oversee the OSSCE metrics program at the Branchburg site
Interface and represent the Branchburg site within Global Celltrion Monoclonal Supply Network to support long term business plan
Implement mechanisms to ensure the disciplined and effective use of ERP within Planning and integration with other Functional groups
Develop skill sets and leadership ability of the Planning team through mentoring, technical and business training, and challenging assignments that build confidence and demonstrate the team’s ability to make significant contributions to Branchburg Operations
Responsible for 100% integration with cGMP and financial requirements to ensure full supply flow from raw materials to finished product and executed operations
Support and abide by applicable Celltrion Corporate Compliance policies as indicated in the Celltrion Employee Handbook, Corporate Integrity Agreement, FDA, CGMP and other policy and procedure documents. All corporate and cGMP compliance training requirements must be met as required and defined
Maintain and promote an elevated level of safety awareness through regular participation is safety initiatives, area walkthroughs. Communicate safety issues to management in a timely manner
Should escalate issues to appropriate management level when necessary, following the appropriate notification to management process
Be the liaison between the site team’s and leaders; and other supply chain forums across the network
Measure and appraise direct reports performance against job duties, objectives, and goals. Provide accurate and timely feedback. Recommend merit increases, promotions, hires, and terminations
Ensure staff are trained in manufacturing process/operations following standard operating procedures and cGMP guidelines
Ensure development plans for direct reports are in place and active
Appropriately managing medical cases following Employee Health Services recommendations
Mentor/coach staff as well as lead staff with a high level of honesty and integrity
Qualification
Required
10+ years experience in regulated industries, preferably in biotechnology environment
Good analytical skills to collect, organize production plan from multiple source systems to identify any potential constraints
Experience with planning process, such as demand management/forecasting tools, forecasting processes, manufacturing orders, Bills of Materials, Recipes timely deliveries
Advanced knowledge of SAP ERP system is a requirement in Materials Management and Production Planning modules
Bachelor's degree in a scientific field or equivalent (i.e., supply chain, computer systems, engineering, science preferred) or equivalent work experience
Preferred
APICS certification is highly desirable
Benefits
Paid time off (holidays, vacation, and additional leave)
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance
A company-matched retirement savings plan
Wellness programs
Short- and long-term disability benefits
Hybrid work flexibility may be available based on business needs
Company
Celltrion Inc
Celltrion is a fully integrated biopharmaceutical company dedicated to delivering innovative and affordable medications to improve patients’ access to advanced therapies.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2023-08-17Acquired
2017-07-28IPO
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