Supply Chain Manager

Innova Solutions has a client that is immediately hiring fora Supply Chain Manager

Position type: Fulltime Contract
Duration: 12 Months
Location: Thousand Oaks, CA (Remote)

As aSupply Chain Manager,you will:

Job Description:
Roles and Responsibilities:

• Direct support to the design of, and executing the implementation of, all elements of a new external site supply chain, including but not limited to product physical and financial flows, site and material master data set up in SAP, logistics and warehouse management, raw material and product planning and delivery, forecast and capacity, and relationships with CMO Supply Chain Team
• Executing end-to-end supply chain operations such as order and invoice management, shipment management, warehouse management, and inventory management
• Conducting in-depth planning scenario analyses, with or without the advanced planning tool (RapidResponse) and SAP, to optimize the demand/supply planning and inventory management in support of regulatory filing, clinical/commercial supply, and/or product launch and lifecycle management
• Understanding CMO Supply Chain capabilities and taking proactive actions to overcome constraints
• Maintaining excellent communication lines with all sources of supply chain set up, and demand and supply
• Effectively engaging key partners within supply chain, quality, finance, process development, operations and other functional areas as needed
• Developing and/or delivering reports, presentations and/or recommendations to executive audiences
• Serving as a Supply Chain resource and/or representative for change control assessments, and special projects and initiatives
• Leading/Supporting Continuous Improvement projects

Production Planning:

• Setting up master data for initial demand and supply plan in RapidResponse and SAP, to ensure proper material control based on manufacturing process
• Managing end-to-end planning across all manufacturing stages (starting materials, intermediates, DS, DP, FDP) in Rapid Response and/or other planning tools to generate an executable supply plan to enable product launches or supply, and to avoid or minimize material scrap
• Providing forecast to CMO per agreement
• Managing purchase order and invoices in systems in a compliant and timely manner
• Working with CMO to ensure production schedule adherence and supply continuity
• Conducting production capacity analysis, taking proactive actions to identify constraints, and collaborating with stakeholders to overcome constraints

Raw Material Management:

• Direct support to developing Raw Material Ordering strategy (order quantities, delivery timing, safety stocks) with inputs from internal and external stakeholders to ensure continuity of supply
• Ensuring CMO site of raw material readiness and supply; preemptively working with internal and external parties to remove constraints and resolve supply issues
• Supporting or executing the raw material master data set up
• Shipment planning and management to prevent delay to production initiation due to raw material

Logistics:

• Evaluating CMO Storage capacity and readiness and ensuring constraints are identified timely for resolution
• Determining shipping requirements and schedules with origin and destination sites
• Assessing the need for new or revision of shipping lanes, and requesting the lane set up at the managed sites to support product shipments
• Assessing the need, and if applicable, requesting and managing shipper qualification as site supply chain representative in collaboration with engineering, distribution, and quality organizations
• Implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) for managing material transportation, storage, and delivery during NPI and tech transfer stages of program management
• Driving shipment readiness to ensure supply continuity
• Supporting review of import/export documentation for product and sample shipments, as required
• Generating and providing import/export documentation for product and sample shipments, as required
• Escalating shipment issues with distribution, quality, or site functions, as applicable

Basic Qualifications:

• Doctorate Degree OR
• Master's Degree + 2 years of experience in Supply Chain OR
• Bachelor's Degree + 4 years of experience in Supply Chain OR
• Associates Degree + 10 years of experience in Supply Chain OR
• High School Diploma/GED + 12 years of experience in Supply Chain

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Management or Life Science, or advanced degree
• Demonstrated experience in regulated manufacturing or supply chain
• Demonstrated experience in commercial and/or clinical planning and execution at a regulated manufacturing site
• Demonstrated experience in supplier or vendor management
• Demonstrated experience in a continuous improvement role applying tools, methodologies and change management (i.e. Lean, Six Sigma)
• Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment and establish and maintain working relationships with a variety of individuals and groups
• Proven communication and negotiation skills with external parties and contract development experience
• Demonstrated experience in SAP and RapidResponse ERP environments
• Strong project management skills and demonstrated ability to implement and lead sophisticated projects and programs
• Demonstrated strong analytical and problem solving abilities, business acumen and risk management training and/or demonstrated experience in manufacturing systems.

Thank you.
Harish Yadav
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PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS:
Pay Range : $55.00-$60.00 per hour.
Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Benefits: Innova Solutions offers benefits( based on eligibility) that include the following: Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental/vision insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short term and Long term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection, Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS: Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.

Recent Recognitions:

• Named One of America's Best Employers for New Grads by Forbes (2024
• Named One of the Best Companies to Work For by U.S. News & World Report (Private Companies List, )
• One of the Largest IT Staffing Firms in the US Ranked by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024)
• One of the Largest Staffing Firms in the US Ranked by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024; includes Innova Solutions, Volt, & HireGenics)
• Named One of the Top Ten Private Companies in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle (2023)
• One of the Largest Certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) in the United States (NMSDC, 2024)
• AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner with 100+ certifications

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Benefits: Innova Solutions offers benefits( based on eligibility) that include the following: Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental/vision insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short term and Long term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection, Sick time . click apply for full job details