Sr. Manager – Materials Management

REPORTS TO: HEAD OF SUPPLY CHAIN

I. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for overall supply chain materials management at ProKidney. Maintain overall plan and strategy for ensuring timely materials replenishment required to support the clinical and eventual commercial demand.

II. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Own the ERP (SAGE) system maintenance/lifecycle activities
  • Partner with Sourcing to implement an efficient product supply replenishment strategy
  • Work with finance, sourcing, quality, and manufacturing team to determine best vendors and distributors
  • Develop and implement a strategy to manage inventory to target levels
  • Maintain/adjust MRP rules to drive the most optimized system suggested supply plan possible
  • Participate in the development, revision and accuracy of production plans Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies in a timely manner
  • Determine key Planning and Forecasting KPIs, track KPI progress, and report KPI results
  • Monitor inventory, generate and communicate reports for quantity, lot status, expiration dates etc. to all functional stakeholders
  • Understand the end-to-end supply chain, capacities, lead times & bottlenecks to ensure an efficient plan
  • Lead or participate in planning improvement projects
  • Communicate with vendors regarding specs, prioritization, shipping discrepancies, etc.
  • Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies
  • Perform all tasks in compliance with cGMP guidelines
  • Build and maintain great relationships with 3rd parties and internal stakeholders
  • Manage in conjunction with Quality Assurance the disposition of GMP Raw materials
  • Identify process bottlenecks and implement solutions in a timely manner
  • Understand and implement safety procedures
  • Create and/or update area standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • Ensure compliance with current federal, state, and local regulations in consultation with Facilities and Quality Assurance
  • Drive continuous improvement in movement of supplies, warehouse level optimization, and kitting processes

III. QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business or similar

Work Experience:

  • 7+ years of previous experience in a supply chain capacity
  • 3+ years of supply chain management experience

Technical Skills:

  • ERP, MRP, and Advanced Planning tool experience
  • Analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Good time-management skills
  • Strong Leadership and communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and confidence
  • Effective working with cross-functional teams
  • Highly computer literate (in MS Excel, Word, Power Point, etc.)
  • Preferred: APICS (Association for Supply Chain Management) certification
  • Preferred: GMP Supply Chain Experience

 

Qualified, interested candidates should send resume to: careers5@prokidney.com