Director, Supply Chain Clinical Supply Services

Catalent • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

We are seeking a Director in Clinical Supply Chain to be part of our Site Leadership Team. This individual will lead the clinical supply chain team and manage end-to end clinical supply activities for our early and late-stage programs. This position will design, develop, and implement clinical supplies strategies to ensure appropriate continuous supply of material. The successful candidate will work closely with Clinical Operations, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, and the Program Management team. Strong cross-functional team leadership and project management skills are essential requirements of the role. This position will report to the General Manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s preferred
• 10+ years of experience in a related field
• 7+ years of management/leadership experience
• Experience with overseas suppliers
• Superior Microsoft Excel skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Background in implementing S&OP process
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Strong analytical and strategizing skills
• Proficiency in planning and problem-solving skills
• Strong time management and delegation skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

• Certification in Supply Chain Management strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor a diverse operations team, including planning, logistics and inventory management, to achieve high standards in supply chain management and foster a culture of continuous improvement
• Develop and implement supply chain strategies aligned with company goals and market demands
• Implement and manage an end-to-end S&OP process, including Supply Planning, to make decisions and meet market demand in the most efficient manner possible
• Partner with sales, marketing, finance and operations personnel to obtain accurate forecast data and plan supply chain actions accordingly
• Manage the planning process using existing software tools
• Drive innovation within the supply chain by leveraging technology, data analytics, and automation to improve forecasting, inventory management, and responsiveness to market changes
• Develop planning and inventory strategies to support business goals and objectives
• Optimize the inventory deployment strategy to ensure optimal stock levels, minimize costs and improve customer satisfaction
• Champion customer-focused inventory strategies within the supply chain to continuously enhance service levels and product availability in line with our Light Made Easy promise
• Develop and oversee the inbound logistic strategy, including freight rate and contract negotiations
• Manage logistics provider relationships, including performance, cost and billing accuracy
• Develop supply chain KPI’s, analyze and report results and identify areas for continuous improvement
• Create and publish regular reports to leadership on performance and opportunities for improvement
• Implement strategies to improve overall supply chain performance including cost-saving and process improvement opportunities
• Identify potential risks in the supply chain and develop mitigation strategies
• Identify and implement Lean principles to streamline and eliminate waste in the supply chain operation

Benefits

• Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process
• Diverse, inclusive culture
• Potential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives
• Dynamic, fast-paced work environment.
• Community engagement and green initiatives
• Generous 401K match and Paid Time Off accrual
• Medical, dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees