Head of Supply Chain Los Angeles

Takeda•Van Nuys, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Head of Supply Chain oversees all supply chain activities at the Los Angeles site, including plasma sorting operations, production planning, materials management, warehousing, and distribution. The role serves as the Van Nuys Facility Site Lead, reporting to the Los Angeles Site Head, and is responsible for site supply and inventory management, capacity and material availability, and identifying risks and opportunities affecting product supply and production capability. The position supports new product launches and enhancements to existing product lines, and aligns facility materials management and supply chain activities with the Plasma Operating Unit (OpU) and Global Supply Chain. The role leads supply chain activities supporting a facility that operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It drives safety, regulatory compliance, operational excellence, innovation, financial and inventory management, and supply chain strategy. The position participates in site strategic planning and leadership mechanisms, represents Supply Chain with manufacturing and global partners, and leads long-range capacity planning. It manages a team of 4–5 direct reports and 50 indirect reports. The role is required to be 100% onsite, with approximately 60% of the time at the Van Nuys Warehouse and the remaining time at the Los Angeles site, and travel between the locations as needed.

Requirements

Proven track record of progressively increased responsibility in inventory and supply chain management.
At least 10 years of related experience, including at least 7 years in a management role.
Experience across supply chain and materials management, including production planning, distribution, master scheduling, warehousing, and inventory control.
Bachelor's degree; business, operations, or a supply chain-related field is preferred.
Excellent analytical skills and ability to handle multiple projects concurrently.
Proficiency in Advanced Planning, ERP, and Financial Planning systems.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to interact with all levels of staff, including senior management.
Proficiency with software such as Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Visio, and Teams.
Ability to initiate change and solve problems independently while working as part of a management team.
Proficiency in written and oral English.
Ability to work 100% onsite and support 24/7 operations, including multiple shifts and weekends, as needed.
Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 10 pounds.
Ability to work in environments at -20°C and +5°C and in controlled environments requiring special gowning and protective clothing.
Ability to follow manufacturing gowning requirements, including restrictions on makeup, jewelry, contact lenses, nail polish, and artificial fingernails.
Ability to travel between Los Angeles and Van Nuys as needed and travel for business, including training and meetings.

Nice To Haves

APICS certification.
CPIM certification.
Lean Manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

Oversee supply chain activities at the Los Angeles site, including plasma sorting, production planning, materials management, warehousing, and distribution.
Serve as Van Nuys Facility Site Lead and manage site supply, inventory, capacity availability, and material availability.
Identify risks and opportunities affecting product supply and production capability; support new product launches and enhancements to existing product lines.
Align materials management and supply chain activities between the facility, Plasma Operating Unit, and Global Supply Chain.
Drive a strong safety culture, safety leadership, regulatory compliance, safety metrics, and progress toward sustainability goals, including compliance with the Power Industrial Truck and Department of Transportation programs.
Ensure cGMP compliance for plasma sorting, warehouse, and distribution operations; participate in quality, regulatory, and manufacturing meetings and support audits and regulatory inspections.
Improve operational efficiency and promote Operational Excellence through visual management, standard work, leader standard work, and 5S practices.
Develop and execute the Supply Chain strategy and foster innovation through digital solutions for warehouse and supply chain management.
Manage the Supply Chain financial budget and partner with Procurement to improve direct material cost.
Review department metrics and identify opportunities in cost management, inventory reduction, and operational efficiency; oversee site inventory and inventory targets and support site P&L.
Participate in annual strategic planning and budgeting, and contribute to site operating mechanisms, strategy, and decision-making.
Provide strategic direction for materials management, purchasing, and supply chain activities.
Lead the Long Range Capacity Planning process and provide updates to the OpU.
Analyze the impact of strategic capital expenditure projects on sales and inventory objectives.
Represent Supply Chain with PDT Manufacturing and Global Supply Chain, and work with downstream Supply Chain Heads at other sites on end-to-end supply chain management.
Participate as an active member of the Senior Leadership Team.
Manage and develop 4–5 direct reports and 50 indirect reports.
Work onsite at the Van Nuys Warehouse approximately 60% of the time and at the Los Angeles site for the remaining time; travel between the locations as needed.