Sr. Manager Supply Chain Projects

GRIFOLS, S.A.•Clayton, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions. The Sr. Manager Supply Chain Projects is responsible for using professional concepts as well as company policies and procedures to manage a wide range of Projects, Planning and documentation requirements directly related to product supply. He/she will be held accountable for independent decision making and must possess the ability to change priorities based on changing business needs while balancing multiple assignments, often with conflicting timelines. The incumbent will develop alternative solutions to problems, handle complex problems independently and demonstrate consistent application of technical and/or regulatory knowledge. This position will be responsible for executing complex assignments independently and developing solutions for defined problems by communicating effectively at all levels. The position will be expected to lead projects of larger scope (or portions of projects) and is often called upon by peers for guidance. The Sr. Manager Supply Chain Projects must be able to analyze, communicate, negotiate, and initiate discussions regarding complex situations in order to support company success. Also may be required to coach and / or facilitate training others in his/her area of expertise and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Science or related field required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
At least ten (10) years applicable work experience in a cGMP role with NLT two (2) years direct experience with cGMP documentation.
Knowledge of SAP Bills of Materials required.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, adaptable to different audiences.
Agile and able to manage complex and dynamic variables.
Must have excellent organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and deadlines, and the ability to develop alternate strategies and influence others.
Ability to develop customer relationships through collaboration, respect, professionalism, trust, and integrity.
Strong knowledge of cGMP documentation and change control systems including experience with DCM.
Proficient in SAP ERP system and Microsoft Office.
Strong decision making skills.
Makes key decisions impacting overall business objectives.
Must operate in a highly regulated (cGMP) environment and have a strong understanding of cGMP documentation and regulatory requirements.
Interact daily with all levels of employees to include Managers, Directors, Purchasing, Regulatory, Quality Operations, Label Development, Supply Planning and Engineering to ensure supply plan and other key business objectives are achieved.
Strong negotiation skills with the ability to influence others to achieve the company’s vision.

Nice To Haves

Preferable experience in Regulatory and Quality environment

Responsibilities

Coordinate and manage implementation of new projects impacting supply planning activities.
Participate or lead teams to coordinate new product launches, new component implementation and new regulatory requirements.
Represent Supply Chain in procedures or system changes.
Coordinate and manage implementation of new and/or modified packaging materials and BOMs related to Regulatory Notifications of Changes.
Develop implementation schedule with Sr. Supply Planner, Label Development and Procurement.
Issue Change Controls
Issue Master Data Requests
Issue Quality Master Data Requests
Issue requests to inactivate materials and BOMs no longer required as a result of changes
Coordinate and manage Purchasing Specifications for new and/or modified packaging materials for Grifols and various Grifols products packaged at locations like GWWO.
Initiate Commodity Evaluation Request process for new components, if applicable.
Initiate new and/or modified purchase specifications using Document Change Request in DCM.
Qualified Author for Planning, Label Development and Procurement owned controlled documents.
Initiate and manage revisions to current documents
Monitor document status to ensure required review timelines are met
Create new documents following approved DCM procedures as required
Coordinate and manage implementation of new and/or modified BOMs related to major site validation projects.
Develop implementation scope and schedule with Project Lead, Project Owner, and/or Supply Chain representative(s).
Issue Master Data Requests
Issue Quality Master Data Requests
Issue requests to inactivate materials and BOMs no longer required as a result of changes
May represent Supply Chain on projects, committees, and/or teams. May also lead complex projects independently.