Senior Supply Chain Specialist
About The Position
We’re here for one reason and one reason only – to cure cancer. Every moment is dedicated to developing treatments and every action moves us one step closer to our goal. We’ve made incredible scientific breakthroughs and our pioneering personalized CAR T-cell therapies have changed the paradigm. But we're not finished yet. Join Kite, as we make even bigger advances in cancer therapies, and help shape where our business and medical science goes next. We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Kite and help create more tomorrows.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of relevant experience; OR Masters' degree and 3+ years of relevant experience
Nice To Haves
- 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 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.
- Knowledge and experience with Quality Management System and Quality Records Management such as Deviations and CAPAs.
Responsibilities
- Works on problems of a diverse scope, where analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of identifiable factors.
- Own, lead and/or assist with implementation of change by taking ownership for projects and communicate actions/results as needed.
- Plan, execute and track variety of Supply Chain projects both internally and in coordination with contract manufacturers
- Communicate across functional and leadership teams to inform them of project status, communicate risks, elevate issues, present recommendations and implement modifications to project plans in order to manage scope, budget and timeline.
- Manage cross-functional teams and activities leading to the successful execution of assigned projects.
- Manage and track project scope, schedule and budget relative to the established goals and timeline.
- Lead Systems based implementations for Site Supply Chain.
- Support cross functional teams to perform root-cause investigations and deviation resolution for moderately complex problem.
- Author impact assessments and root cause analysis for major and critical deviations to maintain routine manufacturing operations and determine appropriate CAPA
- Support data-based deviation resolution and improvement projects for Supply Chain
- Support Supply Chain through risk assessments and remediation measures for critical quality issues.
Benefits
- company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
