Senior Supply Chain Specialist

Gilead Sciences•La Verne, CA

13h

About The Position

At Gilead our pursuit of a healthier world for all people has yielded a cure for hepatitis C, revolutionary improvements in HIV treatment and prevention as well as advancements in therapies for viral and inflammatory diseases and certain cancers. We set and achieve bold ambitions in our fight against the world’s most devastating diseases, united in our commitment to confronting the largest public health challenges of our day and improving the lives of patients for generations to come. As a Senior Supply Chain Specialist you will support end-to-end supply chain operations by analyzing data, executing processes, and driving continuous improvement across logistics and distribution activities. The position requires strong analytical capability, cross-functional collaboration, and expertise in ERP systems and GMP-compliant environments. It is designed for a high-performing individual contributor with the potential to grow into future leadership roles.

Requirements

5+ years of relevant experience in related field and a BS or BA OR 3+ years of relevant experience and a MA/MBA/MS
Possesses good planning and organizational skills coupled with strong communication, time management skills and aptitude for working with computer systems to plan and manage supply chain requirements.
Demonstrates an in depth understanding and application of principles, concepts, practices, and standards along with an in depth knowledge of industry practices.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills, strong analytical skills and problem-solving capability.
Up-to-date knowledge of business operating systems, DRP, production scheduling, Oracle/DB2/Access databases, and Excel, its uses and functions, and business need’s and developments.
Able to develop solutions to a wide range of moderately complex problems, which require the regular use of ingenuity and innovation.
Proficient in ERP system software, with emphasis in the Operations / Supply Chain functionality.
Knowledgeable in cGMP operations functionality.

Responsibilities

Works on problems of a diverse scope, where analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of identifiable factors.
Exercises independent judgment in developing methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
Provides global business process, data flow, and documentation support.
Develops and implements appropriate business documentation.
Provides supervision, technical support, training and guidance to less experienced colleagues.
Plans daily tasks, prioritizes and schedules activities.
Responsible for conducting performance reviews
Contributes to the development of complex new concepts, techniques, and standards.
Work across organizational, cultural and geographic boundaries to optimize company strategic results.
Ensures GMP compliance and safe work practices, including current and correct SOPs.
Analyzes systems and processes and impact on business performance.
Develops tools needed to support division Center of Excellence Service Teams action.
Introduces and integrates new technologies and/or new processes, as needed.
Supports and develops inventory level tactics to support business goals.
May assist in the development of operational functional requirements and business process flow architecture of ERP functions and features, in support of Gilead’s existing and future business plans.
Assists with the preparation of project plans, and manages projects to successful and timely completion.
Supports the execution of supply chain planning initiatives to achieve departmental targets.
Reviews and approves non-routine documents, or documents affecting budgets or timelines, such as work orders, contracts, purchase orders, material transfer requests.
Uses approved methods to make decisions in line with company goals and objectives, e.g. transfer or delivery of inventory, production and purchasing schedules, selection of suppliers.
Create Inclusion - knowing the business value of diverse teams, modeling inclusion, and embedding the value of diversity in the way they manage their teams.
Develop Talent - understand the skills, experience, aspirations and potential of their employees and coach them on current performance and future potential. They ensure employees are receiving the feedback and insight needed to grow, develop and realize their purpose.
Empower Teams - connect the team to the organization by aligning goals, purpose, and organizational objectives, and holding them to account. They provide the support needed to remove barriers and connect their team to the broader ecosystem.