Supply Chain Manager (Procurement/Manufacturing)

The Opportunity:

In this role, you will report to the VP, Clinical Services and will work closely with the Avantor's Clinical Services professionals to serve our customers by performing customized, mission-based lab work and research protocols that help return time back to science.

What we're looking for :

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business or a related field required. MBA preferred

Preferred:

• APICS/CPIM

• Six Sigma, and/or Lean Certification

• Expert knowledge and practical use of Forecasting and Inventory Planning tools; i.e. Logility, SAP, or equivalent.

Experience:

• Minimum of 7 plus years of progressive job experience in demand and supply planning, logistics and procurement required in chemical, pharmaceutical or related industries

• Understanding of Supply Response for the S&OP process

• Understanding of forecast and replenishment theory, obtained through APICS or similar training coursework.

• Global Supply Chain experience

Qualifications:

Sourcing:

• Responsible for the development and implementation of purchasing/procurement/sourcing policies and administers all purchasing activities, including selecting sources of supply, approving purchase orders, managing relationships with suppliers, and negotiating terms of contracts.

Planning:

• Manage production planning for all Therapak (Buford, Claremont and Czech).

• Provide guidance by setting goals and objectives that ensure overall integration of manufacturing and planning policies, processes, and programs, including customer service and operational efficiencies.

• Determine raw material and goods in process requirements, and other allocations for all manufacturing operations for the unit

How you will thrive and create an impact:

We offer a full range of clinical trial services that cover every step, from discovery to delivery. Our portfolio of custom kitting, equipment and ancillary solutions, and biorepository and archiving services stands at the ready - to serve any trial, of any size, anywhere in the world. In this role you will:

Sourcing:

• Leads all Drop Ship, Core, Customer facing, Science Education, Services and other areas to develop both Strategic, Tactical and efficient plans supporting the needs of the customer while keeping the company's goal and cost in mind.

• Determines best processes to keep the supply chain efficiency by removing barriers from beginning of order until payment is cleared.

• Authority to commit significant Avantor resource on behalf of company. Closely monitors variability.

• Applies appropriate mathematical and statistical tools to resolve complex business issues.

• Assesses network constraint issues, makes recommendations to reduce or eliminate constraints to leadership team and key stakeholders.

• Analyzes trends in Key Performance Indicators; allocates department resources to drive continuous improvement. Drives process standardization.

• Closely manages all relevant supply chain cost to maximize working capital. Proactively addresses dead and excess inventory and quarterly returns to suppliers.

• Negotiates resolution in best interest of Avantor.

• Manages the predicted impact of new product launches, product promotions, discontinuations, and new vendor on boards.

• Analyzes data to and from suppliers making adjustments systematically or in processes to prevent fallout of data

• Active mentoring, training and development, and performance management of support professionals and supervisors

• Manage a team within a discipline or department, typically comprised of career/intermediate professionals or supervisors.

• Work cross-functionally to support supply chain priorities within the business units and division; as necessary, lead projects that close gaps and capitalize on opportunities.

• Other responsibilities as assignment by management

Planning:

• Responsible for the development and execution Supply Response for the S&OP process.

• Raw material escalation

• PSI (Production, Sales, and Inventory) analysis for the site

• Overseeing root cause for schedule adherence, materials returned to vendor, inventory management and the plant focal point for backlog.

• Accountable for leading the optimization of production planning, the balancing and the execution of the demand and supply plan at the site.

• Oversee the plant planning staff and will be responsible for planning, standard & documented processes, for backup and support.

• Managing a team of 22 individuals with responsibilities spanning various areas such as supply chain, planning, procurement, costing, safety, and S&OP.

• This includes coordination and communication, cross-functional collaboration, decision-making and delegation, strategic planning, and leadership development.

• The org amplified in Sep 2023 (by an additional 5 members) as the planning team was added to the scope.

• Identify areas for process improvement and develop/implement solutions and strategies to strengthen S&OP processes.

• Establish KPIs and leverage reporting and analytics to track progress and monitor success of the S&OP process.

• Work across boundaries, navigating complexities, and effectively interface with leaders across the organization on behalf of Therapak

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at recruiting@avantorsciences.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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