Manager, DP Clinical Production & Supply Planner

The Role

In this role, you will be responsible for the comprehensive planning and scheduling of clinical production and supply within the manufacturing facility. This role ensures the seamless integration of production schedules, inventory management, and compliance with company policies. The incumbent will work closely with cross-functional teams to maintain the master production schedule and support clinical tech transfers, ensuring data integrity and alignment with global demand requirements.

Here's What You'll DoMaster Production Schedule Management:

• Maintain and update the master production schedule for DP clinical products (UDP and/or LDP) in the short-term horizon.
  
• Ensure the constrained production/supply plan is regularly updated in the system (PPDS, GSAP) reflecting the latest assumptions.
  
• Identify potential roadblocks/issues in the short-term horizon and escalate, if necessary, through formal forums.
  

• Conduct day-to-day planning and scheduling activities to support the master production schedule in PPDS.
  
• Manage site planning, scheduling, UDP/LDP inventory management activities ensuring safety and compliance.
  
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and leverage best practices across the supply chain organization.
  
• Create production orders/POs and maintain accurate real data and quantities within the ERP system.
  
• Oversee manufacturing and TRD BOM management, updates, and maintenance.
  
• Work closely with SMEs and the Master Data team to ensure accurate BOM information.
  
• Drive monthly Material Lifecycle review meetings.
  
• Develop, coordinate content, and lead Weekly Covid Operations meetings.
  

• Work closely with key partners to ensure timely execution of the master production schedule.
  
• Support Site Quality to prioritize batch disposition in alignment with product demand.
  
• Ensure full alignment with the DS Planning Team and the tactical planning team.
  
• Support Clinical Tech Transfer (TT) teams in preparation for new programs, including new BOMs, BOM changes, new item codes, and inventory requests.
  

• Provide communication support for clinical manufacturing changes to ensure plan alignment between Global Program Teams, Global Supply Chain, Site Manufacturing, and Site Finite Scheduling team.
  
• Conduct Change request (CR) impact assessments, track action items, and monitor status related to supply chain planning needs.
  

• Maintain agreed-upon supply of Drug Substance, Drug Product, and Finished Goods to satisfy global demand requirements.
  
• Track and maintain key performance metrics related to the performance of the end-to-end supply chain.
  
• Establish an ongoing process to maintain, monitor, and improve data integrity.
  
• Work collaboratively to implement continuous improvement to business processes for item lifecycle management and master data maintenance.
  

• Manage the item lifecycle process in SAP, including gathering master data inputs, and routing quality documents for item creation and obsolescence.
  
• Execute data integrity checks to ensure accuracy in SAP (PPDS, GSAP, MPT).
  

• Additional duties as may be assigned from time to time
  

• Educational Background: Master's degree in industrial engineering, a scientific discipline, or an equivalent field. A minimum of 5-10 years of experience in Supply Chain and/or Industrial Operations is required.
  
• Industry Experience: Proven experience in Supply Chain Operations within highly regulated industries, such as Pharmaceuticals or Biotechnology with Knowledge of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice).
  

• Stakeholder Management: Ability to efficiently multitask in a fast-paced environment and interact effectively with various stakeholders across different domains within the organization.
  
• SAP Systems Expertise: Extensive knowledge and proficiency in SAP systems, particularly GSAP (MM and PP modules). Familiarity with PPDS is an added advantage.
  
• Production and Supply Planning: Demonstrated experience in production and supply planning management. Understanding of planning logics is essential, with preferred expertise in clinical supply environments.
  
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical capabilities with the ability to understand trends and summarize complex data to identify underlying patterns. Proficiency in Excel is preferred.
  
• Critical Thinking and Continuous Improvement: Demonstrated ability to think critically and propose effective solutions. A mindset geared towards continuous improvement, with Six-Sigma Green Belt certification being a plus.
  
• Professional Certifications: Preferred APICS Certification (CPIM and/or CSCP).
  
• A desire to make an impact as part of a high-growth, transformational company that is Bold, Relentless, Curious, and Collaborative.

• Highly competitive and inclusive medical, dental and vision coverage options
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical expenses and dependent care expenses
• Lifestyle Spending Account funds to help you engage in personal enrichment and self-care activities
• Family care benefits, including subsidized back-up care options and on-demand tutoring
• Free premium access to fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes
• Exclusive preferred pricing on Peloton fitness equipment
• Adoption and family-planning benefits
• Dedicated care coordination support for our LGBTQ+ community
• Generous paid time off, including:
  • Vacation, sick time and holidays
  • Volunteer time to participate within your community
  • Discretionary year-end shutdown
  • Paid sabbatical after 5 years; every 3 years thereafter
• Generous Paid Leave offerings, including 18 weeks of 100% paid parental leave for all new parents
• 401k match and Financial Planning tools
• Moderna-paid Life, LTD and STD insurance coverages, as well as voluntary benefit options
• Complimentary concierge service including home services research, travel booking, and entertainment requests
• Free parking or subsidized commuter passes
• Location-specific perks and extras!