Senior Supply Chain Manager

Job Description - Sr Manager/Director - Supply ChainJob SummaryResponsible for overall supply chain materials management at Transpire Bio. Maintain overall plan and strategy for ensuring timely materials replenishment required to support the R&D, clinical, and eventual commercial demand.Essential Functions-Own the inventory/enterprise management system maintenance/lifecycle activities. -Partner with Sourcing to implement an efficient product supply replenishment strategy.-Work with finance, sourcing, quality, and manufacturing team to find best vendors and distributors.-Develop and implement a strategy to manage inventory to target levels.-Maintain/adjust resources to drive the most optimized system suggested by supply plan.-Participate in the development, revision and accuracy of production plans. Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies in a timely manner.-Determine key Planning and Forecasting KPIs, track KPI progress, and report KPI results.-Monitor inventory, generate and communicate reports for quantity, lot status, expiration dates etc. to all functional stakeholders. -Understand the end-to-end supply chain, capacities, lead times & bottlenecks to ensure an efficient plan.-Lead or participate in planning improvement projects.-Communicate with vendors regarding specs, prioritization, shipping discrepancies, etc.-Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.Perform all tasks in compliance with cGMP guidelines. -Build and maintain great relationships with 3rd parties and internal stakeholders.-Manage in conjunction with Quality Assurance the disposition of GMP raw materials and final product. -Identify process bottlenecks and implement solutions in a timely manner.-Understand and implement safety procedures in conjunction with EHS. -Create and/or update area standard operating procedures (SOPs).-Ensure compliance with current federal, state, and local regulations in consultation with Facilities and Quality Assurance.-Drive continuous improvement in movement of supplies, warehouse level optimization, and kitting processes.Additional Responsibilities-Ability to manage multiple projects at a time.-Strong knowledge of MS-Office software and PC Skills required.-Good technical writing skills. -Excellent communication, problem-solving, planning and organization skills.-Ability to work independently, including making sound decisions and managing priorities that are in alignment with site and company directives.-Ability to mentor and direct junior team members.-Ability to work within a team-oriented environment.-Ability to work off hours and weekends.Education-Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business or similarWork Experience-8+ years of previous experience in a supply chain capacity-4+ years of supply chain management experience-Prefer new facility start-up experience.-Preferred: APICS (Association for Supply Chain Management) certification -Preferred: GMP Supply Chain ExperienceSkills And Abilities-Time management, organization and planning skills, multi-tasking and prioritization skills in a fast-paced environment are required.-Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, while meeting deadlines for assigned projects.-Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills.-Ability to communicate effectively and collaboratively as part of a team in a respectful manner.Ability to work independently, self-starter.-Good problem-solving skills and analytical ability.Specialized Knowledge-ERP, MRP, and Advanced Planning tool experience-Analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills-Good time-management skills-Strong Leadership and communication skills-Excellent interpersonal skills and confidence-Effective working with cross-functional teams-Highly computer literate (in MS Excel, Word, Power Point, etc.)

Created: 2025-01-14