Job Overview
Ascend Advanced Therapies is seeking a Supply Chain Manager who will be responsible for the end-to-end supply chain, production planning, materials management, and logistics strategy within a highly regulated cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practice) environment. The position requires a hands-on people manager who can balance strategic cross-functional collaboration with lean, continuous improvement methodologies to optimize inventory, build supplier relationships, and ensure flawless customer service.
Tasks and Responsibilities
Communicate with, develop, coach, and performance manage the team deriving the best results for the individuals and the Company
Supply Chain Development:
· Drive the development and scalability of site processes to drive high customer service while optimizing inventory levels
· Influence the supply chain and drive continuous improvements around base processes and KPls
· Provide strategic cross-functional collaboration with Business Operations, Manufacturing and Quality to ensure team alignment and execute strategic initiatives
· Build capabilities to improve supply chain effectiveness and utilize resources and materials to achieve and sustain service level targets utilizing lean continuous improvement methodology (DBS).
· Lead teams and supplier business reviews in the management of key supplier relationships/key business reviews, supplier scorecards, etc. in the region as well as negotiating critical supply contracts, including analyzing market data, evaluating supply alternatives, and creating negotiation strategies.
Production and Materials Planning:
· Oversee Planning and Scheduling, working in coordination with Business Operations, to deliver on time orders to clients with optimal execution.
· Responsible for materials planning and coordination of orders with the third-party procurement service (Amici) for GMP and PD materials.
· Ensure every step of the process is functioning effectively to avoid costly delays and lost sales opportunities.
· Develop and implement strategic supply chain plans to meet the organization's production and inventory objectives.
Logistics and inventory, Management:
· Responsible for warehousing operations and maintaining proper inventory levels in line with financial and customer expectations
· Overseeing team that manages entire supply planning process, including demand forecasting, inventory management, and production deadlines.
· Oversee inventory system development and optimization in partnership with third party vendor (Amici)
· Oversee Supply Chain related deviation/event investigation analysis. Help drive reductions in unplanned deviations and focus on improving first pass quality
· Developing key performance indicators (KPls) and metrics to measure supply chain performance and drive continuous improvement.
· Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.
Educational Qualifications
· Required education.BS Degree in Supply Chain/Logistics or a scientific discipline
· Preferred education.MS Degree in Supply Chain/Logistics or a scientific discipline
Additional Qualifications
· Experience requirements (years of experience). 7-10 in cGMP environment
· Preferred experience requirements. 10-12 in cGMP environment
· Visual acuity (preparing/analyzing data, transcribing, reading, use of measuring devices, machinery labels, color differentiation, etc.)
· Working conditions (indoor/outdoor, noise levels, hazards, working quarters)
Travel Requirements (5-10%)
Supervisor Responsibilities
· This position requires previous supervisory experience.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Will you now or in the future require employer sponsorship for employment visa status?
- Do you have at least 5 years of experience in a GMP-regulated biologics, cell therapy, gene therapy, or pharmaceutical environment?
- Do you have experience reviewing or approving GMP quality documentation such as batch records, deviations, CAPAs, change controls, specifications, or product release documentation?
- Do you have experience hosting or supporting FDA, client, or regulatory inspections?
- Do you have experience working in a gene therapy, cell therapy, biologics, vaccine, or CDMO environment?
Education:
Experience:
- GMP biologics, cell therapy, or gene therapy quality: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
