Associate Director, Global Supply Planning

Summit Therapeutics plc•Princeton, NJ

49d•$153,000 - $180,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Director of Global Supply Planning will lead the global supply planning activities for commercial products as per Summits 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 CMOs while ensuring that the medium long term supply capacity plans are aligned with demand and delivery assumptions

Requirements

Bachelors 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 eg 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 KPIs 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