Senior Manager, Materials and Planning

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd•Billerica, MA

4d•$111,000 - $136,000

About The Position

This role manages and optimizes the production planning process assuring FDA, cGMP, and SOP compliance. Manages Warehouse operations assuring timely shipping and receipt of good with cGMP compliance.

Requirements

Minimum 4-6 years related experience supervising non-exempt and exempt employees required
High School Diploma or GED required; B.S. preferred
Minimum 10-12 years related experiences required
Proven, effective management of production schedules
Proven, effective management of inventory flows and levels
Ability to plan and anticipate needs of production and other departments
Ability to work under limited supervision, drawing on previous experience, good judgment and standard procedures
Strong understanding of cGMP standards and requirements
Strong computer skills and competency with Microsoft Office, particularly excel; working knowledge of SBT or other Inventory Management Systems
Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to manage staff and negotiate with vendors
Excellent organization skills and the ability to plan, prioritize and organize a diversified workload

Responsibilities

Manage the production planning process
Slot production run and ensure enough raw material inventory is available through the use of the MRP
Oversee purchasing all materials, supplies, capital equipment and services for company-wide requirements; maintain high quality and identifies cost saving opportunities
Select, develop and use Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and other analytical tools to manage inventory levels, ensure material availability and minimize overall inventory levels
Evaluate current MRP/ERP systems for forecasting material requirements and implement as necessary
Work with the Development Group to identify material needs for new product manufacturing
Set appropriate specifications and inspection procedures
Manage storage requirements throughout the site and set up and monitor systems for material workflows
Manage tracking of inventory flows for the site
Ensure consistent use of Standard Operating Procedures
Ensure warehouse meets all cGMP standards
Manage vendor relations through consistent communication
Participate in audits as required
Hire, train, manage, and motivate buyer and warehouse staff
Other duties as assigned