Manager, Supply Chain

Rockville, MD, United States

Job Summary:

The Supply Chain Manager is results accountable for the following: Collective team efforts in support of external supply planning and administration, Demand, material and production scheduling, Label / artwork change management, and Logistical execution. (Plans, schedules, coordinates, and oversees materials /products through the product life cycle). Design, implementation, and change management in support of processes accounting for CMO material receipts, production schedules, and logistical processes aligned with Trade and Physician Sample demand and Supply Chain Parameters as agreed upon with receiving markets. Interfaces with Marketing, Sales, Regulatory, Finance, Quality Assurance/Control, CMO's, other suppliers to evaluate order status, prioritize production orders, and resolve material order or scheduling issues. Identifies and implements cost savings initiatives with a focus on inventory, storage, and transportation optimization.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Lead, train, and mentor peers and/or direct report(s) ensuring success linked to performance and professional development goals

Interface with external customers and suppliers to develop master production schedules and purchase plans

Identify supply decision points; plan material receipt and production requirements ensuring supply objectives are met without material related compromise.

Execute planning process: Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Material Requirements Planning (MRP), and Master Production Scheduling (MPS)

Plan and execute Launch, Resupply, and Un-anticipated event inventory strategies.

Identify and proactively resolve issues through consistent, timely, and exception based reporting in support of upstream, lateral, and downstream needs.

Perform inventory level monitoring and monthly raw material / bulk item reconciliation.

Provide oversight of inventory management , policies, and practices

Utilize key systems for information gathering supporting: Inventory Analysis, Replenishment, Forecasting, and Import/Export activities.

Manage and perform Item Master Maintenance of Non and Pure-buy items, to include new item set-up

Support business and SI&OP processes through weekly and monthly metric maintenance and reporting.

Develop and implement planning tools and metrics that improve the overall planning process.

Perform Buyer- invoice reconciliation and Label change Coordinator functions.

Support departmental process improvement initiatives (e.g. developing SOPs, Work Instructions, etc.)

Perform projects and other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Provides leadership and management in an effective manner consistent with Company Values towards defined Corporate Objectives.

Understands Company Policy and procedure to be able to guide direct reports appropriately.

Knowledge & Other Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

APICS certification desirable

Minimum of 6+ years of pharmaceutical production planning experience and familiarity with:

A working knowledge of MRPII, DRP and Inventory Control processes and systems

Experience with international and domestic Pharmaceutical API, Bulk, and Packaging CMO and logistic activities.

Understanding of cGMP, guidelines

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Demonstrated customer service acumen and the ability to interface with various internal/external organizations to achieve desired customer service results

Excellent verbal and writing skills, Strong analytical and problem solving abilities

Availability to travel 5% of the time

Other Characteristics: Ability to work independently and as part of a team and maintain high ethical standards of integrity and quality.

Ability of having an innovative and dynamic approach to work.

A self-starter able to work independently but comfortable working in a team environment.

Ability to consistently exhibit Supernus Values in interactions with employees at all levels of the organization, vendors, customers and others.

Capable of performing other duties as assigned by Management.

Authorized to legally work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment/Travel Requirements: Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or carry objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.

Position may require occasional bending, stooping, walking and standing to complete tasks.

The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer screen, iPad, or other electronic device; and extensive reading

The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions

May be required to work in a clean and/or sterile laboratory environment occasionally, and wear personal protective equipment to include but not limited to: gloves, safety glasses or goggles, face shields, lab coats, aprons, ear plugs and mask to include respirators.

Supernus Pharmaceuticals is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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