Supply Chain Planner (Biotech or Pharma)

Details: Supply Chain PlannerThis contract opportunity offers great opportunity for exposure to terrific technology and training in a diverse and growing company  Successful candidates will enjoy a positive, progressive and exciting work environment.  This opportunity will be extremely attractive to the individual seeking a collegial and entrepreneurial environment.  • Inventory Procedureso Perform monthly close procedures, auditing manufacturing facility reporting (IRFs/Inventory logs to activity) and creating roll forward reportso Performing limited transactional activity-IRFs for movement of drug and any additional material from one location to another. o Assisting in communication between on lo9cae and another• Purchasing/Material Planning o API and Excipient Planning-purchasing, monitoring release testing lead timeso Monitoring bill of material related inventory levels against planned manufacturingo Assisted in coordination and communication of manufacturing and medical device part related purchasing• Non-Clinical Drug Supplyo Coordinate drug supply of all pre-clinical, medical device, and any misc ATS projectso Coordinate completion of all appropriate drug supply forms-i.e. IRFs, MRBs, non-clinical supply request forms• Experience with medical device drug disposal-drum and absorbent material disposal• Warming Cradleo Update existing in-house paperwork related to Warming Cradles-i.e. Specification and Receipt testingo Perform and support Warming Cradle Life Cycle determination testing

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Sr. Spot Buyer, Supply Chain

Details: Job DescriptionThe Ascension Health Ministry Service Center serves our clients, delivers value and enables new possibilities for our health ministries throughout the US.  Join us and you’ll find an organization with a higher mission. We respond to an ever-changing workplace by building a community of associates that are flexible, creative and innovative.  We reward them with respect and recognition.  We seek balance in our work and in our lives, and encourage spirituality in the workplace.  Every associate at Ascension Health is unique and comes to us with different needs.  We strive to have the programs in place that meet those needs.Summary:The Sr. Spot Buyer will proactively execute end-to-end spot buy (tactical sourcing) activities the day-to-day activities and transactions, ensuring fewer errors while also driving higher compliance and savings realizations.  Provide exceptional customer service to Ascension Health Associates and others, responding to inquiries and request and resolving issues accordingly.Responsibilities:Proactively manage Spot Buys in accordance with internal control standards and procurement policies, procedures and processesInstigate competitive bidding, spot buy negotiations, and supplier management for requested inventoryMonitor spot buying activity in order to identify opportunities to incorporate spot buying into future strategic sourcing plansProvide Level 2 customer service support for health ministries and their Associates resolving any issues or errors; Successfully handle most non-routine issues, escalate issues that cannot be resolved to managementEducation & Experience:Associate Degree requiredExperience in the healthcare industry strongly preferred Minimum of one year of related Procurement experience requiredExperience with Microsoft Office—Word, Excel, PowerPointMinimum of one year of related Procurement experience preferredExperience  working with ERP Contracting and/or Procurement module(s), preferably in PeopleSoftEqual Opportunity EmployerThe Ascension Health Ministry Service Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.How to ApplyIf you are interested in joining the Ascension Health Ministry Service Center Team, please apply by completing an online application

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Supply Planning Manager

Details: Date March 26, 2012 Job Title Supply Planning Manager Department Supply Chain     Location Los Angeles, CA Report to Director of Supply Chain Planning Job Summary The Supply Planning Manager is responsible for all aspects of supply and inventory planning and execution, ensuring desired service, inventory, capacity, and total delivered cost targets are achieved. Manages direct material purchases order (POs) from creation to delivery.   These activities include incorporating the best available inputs to maintain production, capacity, and inventory settings and policies by SKU/location in the planning and ERP systems, applying sound business knowledge and judgment, and facilitating robust cross-functional discussions to develop high-quality plans to also be used by the sourcing, logistics and finance functions Essential Functions Manage and oversee supply and inventory planning and execution processes •          Develop and execute high-quality supply plans (inventory, production, capacity, and distribution) by utilizing best-practice processes and sound business judgment •          Manage phase in/out strategies for promotional activities and product discontinuations. •          Assist in the development and execution of the global inventory strategy and plan in support of both business and giving requirements, including setting inventory targets and working with Finance to establish working capital requirements. Execute the inventory strategy to achieve the expected inventory levels. •          Support supplier ramp-up/ramp-down, including ensuring weekly PO planning meetings are established, providing leadership for development of initial capacity model, and manage supply during critical operating periods. •          Evaluate Sales, Giving and Marketing activity proposals for capacity requirements and production feasibility; resolve supply issues related to the requests Manage direct material purchase orders (POs) from creation to delivery at end location •          Develop and execute high-quality PO plans by utilizing best-practice processes and sound business judgment •          Execute the PO plan and manage POs from creation to delivery, ensuring delivered cost and service levels are achieved (including managing changes to POs) •          Work with Sales Operations and Logistics to support customer orders that ship direct from source locations •          Manage supply cadence portion of the Giving, Sales and Operations Planning (GS&OP) process. •          Develop reports and analysis that provide insight to PO status and improvement opportunities Support Supply Chain department operating plan and budget •          Support the business and giving budget process by developing PO plans and inventory targets for each fiscal year. Coordinate with other functions (such as Logistics) to build consistent assumptions for their budget development. •          Leverage the supply chain planning processes to develop Fiscal Year forecasts during the business planning cycles Manage and Improve Supply and Inventory Planning performance •          Working closely with key stakeholders, manage supply and inventory planning performance, quality and resulting total costs. Collaboratively establish, monitor and report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs. •          Work with Sourcing and Logistics leadership to manage relationships and processes with suppliers to drive more efficient production and logistics, shorten lead-times and reduce total delivered costs. •          Deliver against annual total delivered cost, inventory plans, capacity plans, and service level targets •          Develop and implement strategy for improving key performance indicators; plan, develop and manage corresponding improvement plans •          Foster cross-functional discussion to improve the quality and interpretation of supply plans •          Improve planning capabilities through recommendations of system (i.e. SmartOps, Reporting) enhancements. •          Conduct regular continuous improvement and process effectiveness/efficiency reviews. Support development of the global Supply Chain Planning team and processes •          Assist in coaching and training global materials management talent, both on an individual and team basis •          Develop and deploy Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) that are integrated with internal and external stakeholders, including other departments, suppliers and customers •          Establish and conduct daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly performance management of supply chain and inventory planning operations •          Build and maintain a positive, collaborative relationship between the supply chain planning department and other areas of TOMS and TOMS’s external partners and customers Other Responsibilities •          All other duties as assigned •          Develop ad hoc analysis and reporting as required •          Communicate service issues and coordinate resolution Essential Skills •          Advanced knowledge in DRP, Production Planning (Master Scheduling), MRP, Inventory Management and S&OP •          Strong attention to detail and excellent analytical skills •          Excellent facilitation and issue resolution skills; ability to drive consensus •          Ability to independently develop and advocate a point of view •          Ability to implement and sustain process changes •          Ability to thrive and provide direction in ambiguous situations •          Ability to interpret and adjust to situations that involve conflicting goals •          Ability to effectively prioritize work •          Strong business, leadership, planning and organizing skills; including the ability to provide innovative, strategic ideas to management, communicate value, gain approval and implement effectively •          Exceptional ability to work independently and effectively manage employees in a multi-layer, globally disbursed function. •          Able to mentor and grow talent, including delivering effective performance management messages to subordinates. •          Excellent communication, analytical and project management skills required. •          Ability to participate as a team-member as well as leader in a fast paced, global. team oriented environment. •          Use sound judgment in decision making with results driven orientation. •          Experience with high-volume Retail / CPG supply chains •          Experience with SAP and other advanced planning applications like Manugistics, JDA, Demantra, i2, SmartOPs, etc

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