Mgr, Commercial Supply Chain
The Manager Commercial Supply Chain role :
Ensures that all business processes and systems within the control of the CSC function are operated in compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, cGMP, SOx and company policies and standards.
Bachelors degree in a related field and 10+ years work experience, or a Masters in a Supply Chain or Business related field and 7+ years work experience. APICS or equivalent certification preferred
Knowledge of and experience of working in a GMP environment required.
Experience and demonstrated success in leading cross-functional or multi-disciplinary matrix teams an advantage.
Strong interpersonal skills, business acumen and knowledge of core aspects of operations management and supply chain management in the pharma sector are required to establish and maintain credibility with internal functions and stakeholders and representatives of external suppliers at all appropriate levels including senior management.
Experience of collaboration, influencing, negotiating and achieving results across grades, functions, business units, companies and geographies in a matrixed environment an advantage.
Ability to work independently and manage ambiguity, strong problem-solving skills.
Strong Project & Change Management experience required.
Strong understanding of budgeting and spend management.
Travel - domestic and international - expected to be in the region of 10%.
Hybrid role (3 days in office) based in Dublin
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Network Supply Planning: develops and maintains the end-to-end Network Supply Plan for assigned products and assures timely delivery of materials including Raw Materials, Excipients, API, Drug Product, Packaging Components and Finished Goods in accordance with Commercial requirements.
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Scenario Planning: prepares strategic 'what-if' product scenario analysis to proactively identify risks and opportunities - confirms manufacturing and supply plans are aligned to commercial demand and other consumption requirements.
Systems: supports implementation of SAP planning functionally for current and future commercial products, working closely with Quality, Finance and Business Process Excellence functions to ensure transaction controls and compliance are met
Long Range Planning: prepare data and materials for Long Range Plan, including input into inventory and sourcing strategies, supply planning for the 5-year horizon.
Performance Management: develops and reports supply chain KPI's for the products assigned. Supports achievement of operational key performance targets.
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Inventory Management: supports inventory strategy development and leads inventory processes for the assigned products to ensure material and product availability to meet demand and mitigate risks.
Maintains inventory levels across end-to-end supply chain levels in line with inventory strategy and in support of company financial goals.
Maintains the appropriate inventory levels and planning parameters in the ERP system (SAP).
Manages aging inventory, excess and obsolete inventory. Proactively identifies inventory issues and implements solutions after consultation with the relevant business leaders. Responsible for ensuring that recommendations for financial provisions are communicated in a timely manner.
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Purchasing: completes purchasing functions for Commercial Supply Chain for all materials and material suppliers' ancillary services sourced by External Operations
Completes Purchasing and Order Management in SAP ERP system
Maintains compliance with purchasing policies and procedures
Develop buyer capabilities for Commercial Supply Chain
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Supplier Relationship Management (SRM): act as supply chain lead contact for assigned materials/service Suppliers within the relevant SRM Teams (API, DP, Packaging).
Act as accountable Commercial Supply Chain representative on assigned SRM Teams (API, DP, Packaging)
Act as accountable Commercial Supply Chain representative on assigned supplier-facing Joint Operations Teams (JOTs)
Responsible for monitoring and compliance to supply chain terms in supplier contracts, in support of the accountable contract monitor (e.g. SRM role)
Act as functional representative in the Supplier Governance model, including development of, and participation in, Business Review Meetings as required
Performance Management: develops and reports supply chain KPI's for the products and suppliers assigned. internal and external Supply Network. Supporting achieving operational key performance targets.
Business Process Excellence: act as a champion to develop, document and improve the effectiveness of Commercial Supply Chain business processes, in line with the required standards.
Represent Alkermes across the network in a manner consistent with our Purpose and Values and the External Operations Vision of 'Excellence through Partnerships'.
Engage with the External Operations Network Risk Management process and maintain Risk Assessment and Risk Management tools and processes to evaluate Supplier and Supply Chain risk profiles. Establish remediation strategies/plans to reduce risk and improve supply chain robustness
Develop strong internal collaborations with stakeholders in External Operations, Operations and beyond to ensure alignment and delivery of mutual goals.
- Enhance and contribute to the development of the External Operations business unit and capabilities at Alkermes in line with company strategy
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