Associate Director, Global Supply Planning

Summit Therapeutics Plc•Princeton, NJ

44d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Director of Global Supply Planning will lead the global supply planning activities for commercial products as per Summit's commercialization schedule. This role is pivotal in translating commercial and global clinical trial demand into supply plans for our contract manufacturers, while ensuring safety stock levels are met. The role will monitor short term execution at the CMO's, while ensuring that the medium- long term supply/ capacity plans are aligned with demand and delivery assumptions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply chain management, Business, Operations, or a pharmaceutical industry related field.
A minimum of 7+ years of experience in global supply chain management and manufacturing operations in the pharmaceutical/ biotech area with specific experience leading supply planning for commercial products
Strong experience in managing commercial supply chain operations, demand forecasting, S&OP implementation and business process management, inventory management, manufacturing operations and distribution logistics.
Proven experience working with third-party manufacturers (CMOs) and logistics providers, ensuring quality standards and on-time delivery.
Strong understanding of regulatory and compliance standards in the biotech industry (e.g., cGMP, GDP, and other global regulations).
Strong experience in managing global teams and driving cross-functional collaboration.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
Expertise in supply chain management and planning software (ERP, SAP, etc.) and advanced Excel skills.
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and effectively.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

MBA or advanced degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the S&OP process for commercial supply, collaborating closely with Finance, Commercial and other cross-functional teams to ensure a portfolio-based approach that aligns with business objectives.
Lead, manage and execute the business processes and data analytics to ensure a robust and thorough review of demand, assumptions, risks, capacity and supply plans; evaluate performance metrics and manage the KPI's related to Commercial Supply performance
Support the implementation of the global supply chain strategy to further commercial goals, including product availability, cost optimization, and customer satisfaction.
Collaborate with CMC, Commercial, Clinical, Finance, QA and operational teams, ensuring high levels of compliance, performance, and alignment with business objectives.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supply chain efficiency, sustainability, and resilience and streamline processes to reduce lead times and improve cost efficiency without compromising product quality.
As needed, support supplier selection, negotiation, operations and performance management to ensure that partnerships align with organizational goals.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supply chain efficiency, sustainability, and resilience.
Proactively identify and resolve issues within the supply chain that could affect the delivery of commercial products.
Collaborate with appropriate functions on supporting the design and implementation of the ERP system for managing inventory and supply transactions, as necessary
Ensure that all commercial supply chain activities comply with relevant regulatory requirements, including cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practices), GDP (Good Distribution Practices), and country-specific regulations.
Stay current with industry trends and evolving regulatory standards to ensure compliance and alignment with best practices.
All other duties as assigned