Commercial Supply Chain Manager, Small Molecule

Vertex Inc. • Boston, MA

5d • $116,200 - $174,200 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Commercial Supply Chain Manager will support commercial supply chain execution for a late-stage small molecule program. As Vertex expands its portfolio and advances new therapies toward commercialization, this role will play a key part in monthly supply planning, the S&OP process, planning system setup, inventory management, Long Range Plans (LRP) and cross-functional supply chain coordination. The position is responsible for delivering the monthly supply planning tasks, support in the S&OP process, setting up planning & execution systems and partnering with cross-functional teams to align material, capacity, and operational requirements to support on-time manufacturing execution and product supply. The role will also support process integration, system testing, and continuous improvement efforts to help build a best-in-class supply chain. This position reports to the Associate Director, Commercial Supply Chain – Pipeline, within Supply Chain Management and the Biopharmaceutical Sciences and Manufacturing Operations (BSMO) division, and is based at Vertex’s corporate headquarters in Boston, MA.

Requirements

• 5+ years progressive experience in supply chain planning in the pharmaceutical industry
• Demonstrated experience in supply planning using Kinaxis Maestro / Rapid Response.
• Experience managing and navigating a complex global supply chain network.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, often addressing novel/unusual situations and exercising judgement based on significant technical experience.
• Proven ability to innovate and implement practical, compliant solutions, work seamlessly across teams, and develop excellent partnerships with peers.
• Demonstrated understanding of the principles and regulations associated with small molecule supply chain operations.
• Sense of urgency to deliver quality results in a highly ethical and professional manner.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate complex issues and solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate different scenarios and provide contingency plans to address potential adversities.
• Excellent and reliable team player.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with other functional areas, build, and sustain trust at all levels of the organization.
• Experience in Oracle E-Business Suite Process Manufacturing (OPM) or SAP
• Flexibility and versatility as the Commercial supply chain team and business evolve.
• Bachelor's degree in a scientific or business discipline

Responsibilities

• Deliver monthly end to end Supply and Inventory build plans using Kinaxis Maestro / Rapid Response, taking into consideration supplier capacity, demand uncertainty, and overall risk management.
• Support the commercial and late-stage small molecules program including scenario planning to facilitate data driven decisions. The scenario planning includes supply projections, 5+ year forward looking assessments of forecast / supply scenarios, and inventory planning to support life cycle management initiatives.
• Support implementation, testing and improvement of planning and execution systems functionality to further advance technology and planning processes optimization / efficiency.
• Serve as Planning super user for Kinaxis Maestro / Rapid Response.
• Support the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process to enable robust material and capacity investments including network expansion.
• Proactively assess risks across the small molecule network and develop mitigation plans.
• Support supply chain strategic initiatives such as implementing safety stock for materials, monitoring operational readiness, capacity analysis, and integration of different systems requirements
• Led creation and maintenance of master data, including lead times, pricing, and approved vendor lists and perform periodic review of master data and ensure alignment with department policies and guidelines
• Drive excellence in end-to-end operations through management of key supply chain KPI’s.
• Identify operational efficiency and continuous improvement opportunities across the supply chain to deliver a best-in-class supply chain.
• Represent the Supply Chain on project sub-teams and task forces, executing supply chain production activities with general guidance.
• Build strong relationships with External Manufacturing, Quality, Logistics, Finance, Commercial and other functions, foster team culture and build trust with colleagues to deliver uninterrupted supplies to patients.
• Champion the culture of quality and ensure that all activities and documentation comply with global regulatory requirements
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• medical, dental and vision benefits
• generous paid time off (including a week-long company shutdown in the Summer and the Winter)
• educational assistance programs including student loan repayment
• a generous commuting subsidy
• matching charitable donations
• 401(k)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level