Supply Chain Sr. Associate

Accountabilities

• Support business processes related to NA-TO Back Office and process improvements with minimum supervision
• Act as a team lead or -member in cross functional projects
• Provide appropriate and accurate information and analysis for effective decision making in NA-TO Hub
• Manage and oversee Compliance related activities
• Develop strategic and tactical processes that increase the Corporate Transportation value proposition with minimum management direction

Responsibilities

• Execute GDP/ GMP and business processes in the scope of ATO Support Office with minimum supervision
• Manage outbound/ inbound distribution schedule with appropriate level of detail and prioritization
• Execute processes related to outbound/ inbound distribution including creation of shipping documents, booking of couriers and managing shipping supplies
• Track distribution Budget
• Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPI's) and metrics for area management
• Develop and maintain Client training materials related to the NA-TO Back Office
• Develop and maintain applicable Standard Operating Procedures, Forms, and/or Business documents
• Provide training to new staff
• Represent NA-TO Hub by leading and/or facilitating cross-functional team meetings to develop and implement business solutions which optimize processes
• Own/ provide support Deviations/CAPAs, root cause assessments, and change control records

Outputs

• Ensure product supply using a GDP compliant distribution model
• Maintain two way communication between ATO Hub and Internal and External Customers
• Advance on the departmental goals and key-initiatives.

Basic Qualifications

• Master's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of Life Science or Business experience preferably in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry
• Associate's degree and 6 years of Life Science or Business experience preferably in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry
• High school diploma/GED and 8 years of Life Science or Business experience preferably in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry
• Fluency in English, both in oral and written communication
• Excellence in working with MS Office

Preferred Requirements:

• Ability to learn new tasks, functions and responsibilities quickly
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Analytical reasoning and creative problem-solving ability to conceive the solutions of tomorrow
• Effective communication and command skills
• Excellent project management skills
• Good negotiation and facilitation skills
• Demonstrated skill to handle multiple responsibilities and priorities simultaneously in a fluid environment with time pressures
• General understanding of regulatory guidelines impacting supply (i.e. GxP, SOX)
• High attention to detail
• Understanding of clinical study conduct
• Ability to operate in a team or matrixed environment
• Advanced skills using Client systems such as SAP, Microsoft Office Suite, CDOCS, QMTS and data visualization software (Tableau, Power BI, Spotfire)
• CMIS PMP certification and/or CPIM certification

Day to Day Responsibilities:
• The Associate Buyer will have full ownership of, and accountability for direct procurement and inventory control activities
• Utilize software to determine material and service needs
• Review reports to examine the levels of raw materials and parts to determine shortages
• Analyze inventory reports daily to anticipate inventory problems and/or shortages, future supply, and logistical needs
• Maintain inventory to predetermined levels
• Properly order inventory avoiding excessive surplus or inefficiencies
• Ensures accurate Item Master and monitors Bill of Material
• Monitor existing orders to ensure on time deliveries
• Communicate with vendors regarding delivery schedules and cost concerns.
• Communicate supply chain information to other departments and management.
• Regularly review back-orders, purchase orders, production schedules and ETA’s
• Communicate schedule of incoming goods and services with team membersEmployee Value