Supply Chain Associate Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 8 years of experience, or a Master’s degree with at least 6 years of experience, in supply chain, operations, or a related discipline.
• At least 2 years executing site supply chain strategies that improve capacity, inventory levels, production efficiency, service levels, and overall reliability.
• Advanced analytical capability and ability to convert data and scenarios into clear recommendations and plans.
• Demonstrated people leadership and cross-functional influence in GMP manufacturing environments.
• Proficiency with ERP and advanced planning systems, demand planning and slot management tools, and inventory optimization solutions.

Nice To Haves

• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Engineering, Sciences, Business Administration, or a related field; an advanced degree is preferred.
• 10 or more years across supply chain planning, demand forecasting, inventory management, and production planning, ideally in pharma or biotech, with specific experience in cell therapy or advanced therapies.
• Strong knowledge of autologous cell therapy supply chains, including Make-to-Order and Make-to-Stock models, vein-to-vein considerations, and cell therapy capacity planning.
• Experience implementing digital planning capabilities, network modeling, or scenario planning in highly regulated, high-mix/low-volume operations.
• APICS/ASCM or equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead integrated site planning for Tarzana and Santa Monica clinical and commercial manufacturing, including demand review, capacity evaluation, production scheduling, site slot management, and finite scheduling.
• Optimize resources, cycle time, throughput, and production efficiency while maintaining compliance and quality.
• Ensure timely material availability and deployment through planning, scheduling, replenishment strategies, and actions to prevent supply disruptions.
• Maximize inventory turns while minimizing inventory valuation and scrap.
• Develop and maintain short-, mid-, and long-range capacity scenarios with Site Operations, balancing labor, cleanroom suites, materials, and critical-path steps.
• Own supply chain inputs to technical changes, process improvements, and new product introductions; assess changes, de-risk launches, and maintain continuity through scale-up and tech transfer.
• Set up and lead a monthly S&OE review process to validate the supply plan over a 0–36-month horizon.
• Improve service, inventory, and cost through standard work, process excellence, and digital enablement.
• Implement planning governance, slotting rules, exception management, and tools for S&OE performance and KPI management.
• Lead and coach a high-performing team and align stakeholders across Manufacturing, Quality, MS&T, and Global Supply Chain.
• Communicate priorities, risks, and trade-offs to senior leadership.
• Drive utilization of ERP, demand planning, slotting, and inventory optimization tools, translating complex data into actionable recommendations.

Benefits

• Qualified retirement program (401(k) plan)
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Paid leaves
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage
• Short-term incentive bonus opportunity
• Eligibility to participate in an equity-based long-term incentive program for salaried roles