Senior Manager, Supply Chain - 12 Month FTC (40)

Supply Chain Manager

Reporting to Senior Director Supply Chain Global Network Planning, the Supply Chain Manager is responsible for managing the supply chain for Jazz products, including planning, procurement, distribution in compliance with applicable GxP and other regulations. The role requires experience in using ERP (SAP) systems in pharmaceutical supply chain operations.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

• Responsible for planning and supply of raw materials, intermediates, components and finished goods for portfolio of Jazz products
• Supports relationship management of key supply chain vendors
• Operates Supply Chain systems and processes to manage the supply of all products including controlled drug product for patients
• Owns the SAP planning and inventory management for portfolio of products
• Leads the planning and scheduling of product with partners, ensuring timely supply of compliant product to patients and achieving supply chain business objectives as required
• Creates and implements supply scenarios and strategies to support uninterrupted supply of product to patients
• Manages performance, relationships and improvements with supply chain manufacturing and distribution partners through regular, structured communication processes including face to face meetings as required
• Develops and implements metrics to monitor and record, using appropriate systems, usage of critical raw materials, API/drug substance and finished products and ensuring accuracy of information to assist with supply chain decision making
• Manages the relationship with commercial partners and other functions to understand and obtain demand forecasts
• Develops and leads the S&OP, MRP and other supply management processes implementation to ensure patient supply
• Responsible for supply chain compliance with GxP, trade, financial and other regulations to ensure continued patient supply
• Identifies, contributes to and leads projects with other functions (such as Tech Ops, QA, RA, Finance etc) as required to achieve supply chain objectives

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong understanding and experience in GMP pharmaceutical supply chain management
• Strong knowledge and experience of using ERP systems such as SAP
• Knowledge of product serialization implementation and operations
• High level of customer orientation/understanding
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to influence internal and external constituents
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Accountable to meet goals and objectives
• Strong project management and organizational skills

Required/Preferred Education and Licenses:

• Bachelor degree in business management, engineering, manufacturing, or a related discipline or equivalent
• Strong understanding and experience in pharmaceutical supply chain management
• Awareness of requirements of managing controlled drugs
• Strong knowledge of working in a GMP environment