Supply Chain Manager

ADDENDUM:
Functional Supply Chain Analyst
•    Serves as a functional leader and Designated Representative in Charge for regulatory compliance in a distribution center or warehouse. MUST MEET INDIVIDUAL STATE REQUIREMENTS TO HOLD DESIGNATED REPRESENTATTIVE IN CHARGE POSITION.
•    A seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of area of specialization; resolves a wide range of issues.
•    Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Networks with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise.   
•    Normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work, general instructions on new assignments.
•    Responsible for troubleshooting issues, determining their underlying causes, and collaborating with other team members to develop effective solutions.
•    Analyze key data to identify options for managing and developing the overall network and strategy.
•    Support with analysis on key elements including demand, capability, and cost.  
•    Analyze customer types, demand geographies, asset utilization and efficiency, and activity-based costing.  
•    Assist in development of network strategy recommendations including optimal use of current assets, investments in new technology, expansion of capacity, etc. 
•    Develop compelling business cases for projects/programs based on analytics, through scenarios, cost/time/resources analysis. 
•    Gather, compile, and interpret data and present relevant assumptions to management. 
•    Cultivate and maintain successful relationships with other functional departments and business colleagues from various business units. 
•    Support in development of comprehensive implementation plan, includes capacity studies, studies for future state operations, detailed allocation plans, route and/or cross-dock optimizations, customer or territory re-alignments, and execution plan for each project. 
•    Develop continual data refresh, to enable up-to-date modeling analysis. 
•    Maintain Master Data.
•    Provide network modeling expertise.
•    Provide enough documentation for modeling efforts to explain the optimization journey.
•    May assist junior-level staff with general tasks that require a better understanding of functions, as directed by immediate supervisor.
•    May refer to senior-level staff for assistance with higher-level problems that may arise. 
•    Escalate issues to supervisor/manager for resolution, as deemed necessary.
•    Review and comply with the Code of Business Conduct and all applicable company policies and procedures, local, state and federal laws and regulations.
•    Assist with various projects as assigned by direct supervisor.
•    Other duties as assigned.

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

Supports FMCNA's mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy.  Adheres to the FMCNA Compliance Program, including following all regulatory and division/company policy requirements.

Responsible for managing inventory in the clinical setting. Responsible for key relationships with vendors and forecasting. Creates policies and procedures in for inventory control and forecasting. Manages cross-functional initiatives including the implementation of new programs, initiatives, products and technology. 

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Generating an SKU-level forecast for all pharmaceuticals

  • Incorporating historical and market trends and seasonality

  • Collaborating with internal stakeholders (Finance, Medical, Procurement)

  • Collaborating with external stakeholders (key vendors/medical/pharmaceutical suppliers)

  • Aligning forecast against inventory targets and contractual commitments

  • Coordinating with replenishment planner to ensure target service levels

• Developing and managing the relationship with counterparts at key vendors/medical/pharmaceutical suppliers

• Balance inventory against forecasted volumes and refrigeration capacity at clinics

• Resolve ESA supply issues at clinics

• Effectively manage relationship with third party distributors to develop ongoing communication, build rapport, and to coordinate distribution to clinic network

• Assemble data, coordinate necessary meetings, and communicate effectively with accountable groups (e.g. Clinical Ops, Finance, Procurement) to ensure smooth replenishment process

• Design and generate PAR settings to be used for ongoing replenishment of goods

• Ensure, through active management of IntelliOrder, PAR settings are correctly incorporated into SAP system

• Monitor and find opportunities to improve the following KPIs:

  • Forecast accuracy

  • Shipments versus volume commitments

  • Days-of-supply versus defined targets

  • On time in full to DCs

  • On time in full to clinics

• Address and proactively mitigate clinic issues

• Improving upon current documentation and SOPs for supply chain planning processes and systems including

  • Medication scanning/perpetual inventory

  • Automated replenishment of clinic back room supplies

• Ensuring compliance with DSCSA requirements

  • Addressing inquiries from regulatory agencies in relation to DSCSA

  • Developing solutions to streamline compliance with regulations

• Other duties as assigned

Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations.  See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

• The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 10-15% travel is required.

SUPERVISION:

• Replenishment Planners/Supply chain analysts

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree required

• APICS or related certifications preferred

• Lean Six Sigma training (Certification preferred)

• Healthcare experience a plus

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:       

• 6-8 years of experience working with Supplier Relationship Management and Quality Management System or Supply Chain Optimization in a manufacturing or distribution environment.

• Ability to work proficiently in a cross functional environment and matrix management organization leading and supporting multiple sites

• Demonstrated knowledge in supply planning, replenishment methods, inventory and supply chain management

• High proficiency in analytics, excel modeling, Microsoft Office applications and SAP experience required

• Strong interpersonal and collaborative decision making skills with an ability to influence internal and external partners

• Demonstrable autonomy and drive to operate independently when required, bringing clear thinking and reasoning in the decision making process.

• Self-starter with the ability to quickly learn about new processes with very little information provided

• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.

• An analytic approach to problem solving; must be capable of extracting & manipulating data from information warehouses

• Must be a critical thinker and active listener with good time management skills in order to work with Suppliers and Project Management teams to define deliverables

• Strong project management skills

• Advanced knowledge of quality related tools including, but not limited to, SPC, AQP, DOE and Quality Systems

• Willingness to travel - primarily domestic.