Vertex
Biotechnology
CommercialSupplyChainManager,SmallMolecule
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“Commercial Supply Chain Manager, Small Molecule at Vertex. Skills: Supply chain execution, Supply planning, S&OP process. Deliver monthly end to end Supply and Inventory. Support commercial and late-stage small molecules program”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver monthly supply planning tasks; Support on-time manufacturing execution; Support on-time product supply; Deliver a best-in-class supply chain
Industry & Context.
Analytical skills; Problem-solving skills; Exercising judgement; Address novel situations; Address unusual situations; Provide contingency plans
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years progressive experience in supply chain planning, Bachelor's degree in a scientific or business discipline, Demonstrated understanding of principles and regulations associated with small molecule supply chain operations
Nice to Have
Experience in Oracle E-Business Suite Process Manufacturing (OPM) or SAP
What You'll Do.
Deliver monthly end to end Supply and Inventory
Support commercial and late-stage small molecules program
Support implementation
testing and improvement of planning and
Serve as Planning super user for Kinaxis Maestro
Support the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process
Assess risks across the small molecule network
Develop mitigation plans
Support supply chain strategic initiatives
Implement safety stock for materials
Monitor operational readiness
Perform capacity analysis
Integrate different systems requirements
Led creation and maintenance of master data
Perform periodic review of master data
Ensure alignment with department policies
Drive excellence in end-to-end operations
Manage key supply chain KPI’s
Identify operational efficiency opportunities
Identify continuous improvement opportunities
Represent the Supply Chain on project sub-teams
Represent the Supply Chain on task forces
Execute supply chain production activities
Build relationships with External Manufacturing
Build relationships with Quality
Build relationships with Logistics
Build relationships with Finance
Build relationships with Commercial
Build relationships with other functions
Build trust with colleagues
Deliver uninterrupted supplies to patients
Champion the culture of quality
Ensure all activities comply with global regulatory requirements
Ensure all documentation comply with global regulatory requirements
Performs other duties as assigned
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional supply chain coordination; Partnering with cross-functional teams; Work seamlessly across teams; Develop excellent partnerships with peers; Build relationships with External Manufacturing; Build relationships with Quality; Build relationships with Logistics; Build relationships with Finance; Build relationships with Commercial; Build relationships with other functions; Collaborate with other functional areas; Build trust at all levels
Communication Scope
Communicate complex issues; Communicate solutions
Process & Methodology
Scenario planning, Life cycle management
Full Job Description
**Job Description** **General Summary:** The Commercial Supply Chain Manager will support commercial supply chain execution for a late-stage small molecule program. As Vertex expands its portfolio and advances new therapies toward commercialization, this role will play a key part in monthly supply planning, the S&OP process, planning system setup, inventory management, Long Range Plans (LRP) and cross-functional supply chain coordination. The position is responsible for delivering the monthly supply planning tasks, support in the S&OP process, setting up planning & execution systems and partnering with cross-functional teams to align material, capacity, and operational requirements to support on-time manufacturing execution and product supply. The role will also support process integration, system testing, and continuous improvement efforts to help build a best-in-class supply chain. This position reports to the Associate Director, Commercial Supply Chain – Pipeline, within Supply Chain Management and the Biopharmaceutical Sciences and Manufacturing Operations (BSMO) division, and is based at Vertex’s corporate headquarters in Boston, MA. **Key Duties and Responsibilities:** * Deliver monthly end to end Supply and Inventory build plans using Kinaxis Maestro / Rapid Response, taking into consideration supplier capacity, demand uncertainty, and overall risk management. * Support the commercial and late-stage small molecules program including scenario planning to facilitate data driven decisions. The scenario planning includes supply projections, 5+ year forward looking assessments of forecast / supply scenarios, and inventory planning to support life cycle management initiatives. * Support implementation, testing and improvement of planning and execution systems functionality to further advance technology and planning processes optimization / efficiency. Serve as Planning super user for Kinaxis Maestro / Rapid Response. * Support the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)
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