Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc.
Manager, Supply Chain
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc., Dover, Delaware, United States, 19904
Overview
At Otsuka our mission is to create new products for better health worldwide. Our purpose is to defy limitation so that others can too.
In this exciting role, as a Manager within the OAPI supply chain team, you will look to achieve operational goals while working cross-functionally across various departments to support development, planning, and implementation of the S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) process. You will support execution of global sourcing strategies across various supplier categories related to Otsuka products. You will manage a complex portfolio of products with competing priorities, balancing inventory, managing vendor/supplier relationships, and optimizing total delivered cost to meet finished goods demand with a focus on delivering value to our patients, our suppliers, and to Otsuka. You will create and nurture an environment for proactive communications with cross-functional collaborators to help ensure internal and external customer demands are consistently met with no laps in supply and availability of products to our patients.
Additional facets of the role include coordinating purchase requisitions in the ERP system, monitoring supplier performance KPIs and reporting, coordinating and aligning production and development efforts with program goals and communicating demand/forecast with key vendors/suppliers. Working closely with program/project manager, product development, new product introduction, technical operations, site quality and pharmaceutical development internal/external manufacturing teams.
Job Duties and Responsibilities Planning
Manage demand planning meetings with internal business partners (Marketing, Finance, Business Analytics, Channel Strategy, etc.) gathering total demand for assigned responsibilities.
Partner with internal teams to review and streamline the demand planning process.
Develop and manage product manufacturing and distribution plans for new and existing products to ensure continuous supply, including international products.
Create and maintain replenishment plans for finished products of responsible territories and create replenishment orders to sites at the planning time fence.
Develop and implement safety stock with sufficient shelf-life to meet inventory objectives and targets.
Manage manufacturing plan communications with all internal and external parties.
Manage purchase order process and work with drug product plants and packaging CMOs to ensure the product plan is executed on time.
Coordinate communications with interdisciplinary teams to monitor process and provide feedback.
Manage exceptions raised against replenishment plans and work with third-party suppliers or site production planners to adjust plans to changes in demand and supply.
Able to escalate supply issues and risks and implement corrective actions to maintain supply continuity.
Manage the monthly S&OP process with internal functional areas and share performance data to align on future actions.
Manage and communicate results to all levels of the organization.
Monthly reporting of supply chain metrics and collaboration with Finance on month-end close activities and J-SOX controls.
Manage inventory levels and tracking of stock movements, including inventory reconciliation.
Support ad hoc modeling of supply scenarios with fast turn-around and well-documented assumptions.
Interface with transportation and logistics, prepare/review release documentation, manage invoice discrepancies, maintain master data, and other related activities.
Distribution and Logistics
Address distribution issue escalations and manage resolutions with 3PL and/or internal teams.
Manage interfaces, transactions, and postings in the ERP system.
Manage 3PL processes for inventory, returns, claims, recalls, reporting, and product destructions.
Manage inventory reporting and communication with appropriate parties.
Manage pick/pack/ship processes with 3PL to ensure full and on-time delivery to meet customer service levels.
Coordinate packing instructions for new routes, shipping configurations and transportation methods with packaging and quality teams.
Manage distribution state license submissions and renewals with Legal and processing vendors.
Manage international and intercompany orders and shipments with customers and 3PL including shipping forecast, documentation, and issue resolution.
Manage serialization program at 3PL and ensure DSCSA compliance with internal and external partners.
Manage distribution budget process, service POs and invoices for 3PL and other vendors.
Collaborate with Finance on expense allocations, budget forecasts, accruals, and related activities.
Vendor Management
Lead vendor/supplier relationships for Contract Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Packaging, Distribution & Logistics vendors within defined tiers.
Manage service agreements, product launches, business review meetings, performance metrics, and audits with internal functions.
Proactively monitor supply chain and packaging risks, capture and report supplier performance data to the category manager.
Develop controls to improve processes and system efficiency while meeting compliance requirements.
SOPs and Compliance
Manage supply chain SOPs and training curriculum to comply with GxP, company policies, and industry regulations.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field
Experience: 5-7 years
Technical Skills: Business analytics, project management, ERP, MS 365
Leadership: Negotiation, team leadership, networking
Communication: Well organized in thinking, communication, and work
Cultural Experience: Ability to deal with ambiguity, adaptable, multi-team collaboration
Industry Experience: Pharma, medical device, food
Preferred
Certifications: APICS
Technical Skills: GMP, SAP S4 HANA
DEA experience
Competencies
Accountability for Results
Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving
Patient & Customer Centricity
Impactful Communication
Respectful Collaboration
Empowered Development
Compensation Minimum $104,640.00 - Maximum $156,400.00 , plus incentive opportunity. The range shown represents typical pay for individuals hired in the United States. Actual pay varies by experience, skills, and internal equity. This information is provided in accordance with state and local laws.
Other Details Application Deadline:
This posting will remain for a minimum of 5 business days.
Company benefits:
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, life insurance, disability, tuition reimbursement, student loan assistance, 401(k) match, flexible time off, paid holidays, and other benefits.
For more about Otsuka and benefits, visit: https://www.otsuka-us.com/careers-join-otsuka
Legal and Security Statements Disclaimer:
This job description describes the general nature of the work and is not exhaustive. Otsuka reserves the right to amend responsibilities as needed.
Otsuka is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, national origin, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply, please contact Accommodation Request (EEAccommodations@otsuka-us.com).
Fraud Notice:
Otsuka will never ask for financial information or payment during the job application process. Only apply through the official Otsuka Career website. If you suspect a fraudulent position, contact the provided numbers or authorities.
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc., etc. does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms without a valid agreement. No fees will be paid for agency referrals lacking a written agreement.
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In this exciting role, as a Manager within the OAPI supply chain team, you will look to achieve operational goals while working cross-functionally across various departments to support development, planning, and implementation of the S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) process. You will support execution of global sourcing strategies across various supplier categories related to Otsuka products. You will manage a complex portfolio of products with competing priorities, balancing inventory, managing vendor/supplier relationships, and optimizing total delivered cost to meet finished goods demand with a focus on delivering value to our patients, our suppliers, and to Otsuka. You will create and nurture an environment for proactive communications with cross-functional collaborators to help ensure internal and external customer demands are consistently met with no laps in supply and availability of products to our patients.
Additional facets of the role include coordinating purchase requisitions in the ERP system, monitoring supplier performance KPIs and reporting, coordinating and aligning production and development efforts with program goals and communicating demand/forecast with key vendors/suppliers. Working closely with program/project manager, product development, new product introduction, technical operations, site quality and pharmaceutical development internal/external manufacturing teams.
Job Duties and Responsibilities Planning
Manage demand planning meetings with internal business partners (Marketing, Finance, Business Analytics, Channel Strategy, etc.) gathering total demand for assigned responsibilities.
Partner with internal teams to review and streamline the demand planning process.
Develop and manage product manufacturing and distribution plans for new and existing products to ensure continuous supply, including international products.
Create and maintain replenishment plans for finished products of responsible territories and create replenishment orders to sites at the planning time fence.
Develop and implement safety stock with sufficient shelf-life to meet inventory objectives and targets.
Manage manufacturing plan communications with all internal and external parties.
Manage purchase order process and work with drug product plants and packaging CMOs to ensure the product plan is executed on time.
Coordinate communications with interdisciplinary teams to monitor process and provide feedback.
Manage exceptions raised against replenishment plans and work with third-party suppliers or site production planners to adjust plans to changes in demand and supply.
Able to escalate supply issues and risks and implement corrective actions to maintain supply continuity.
Manage the monthly S&OP process with internal functional areas and share performance data to align on future actions.
Manage and communicate results to all levels of the organization.
Monthly reporting of supply chain metrics and collaboration with Finance on month-end close activities and J-SOX controls.
Manage inventory levels and tracking of stock movements, including inventory reconciliation.
Support ad hoc modeling of supply scenarios with fast turn-around and well-documented assumptions.
Interface with transportation and logistics, prepare/review release documentation, manage invoice discrepancies, maintain master data, and other related activities.
Distribution and Logistics
Address distribution issue escalations and manage resolutions with 3PL and/or internal teams.
Manage interfaces, transactions, and postings in the ERP system.
Manage 3PL processes for inventory, returns, claims, recalls, reporting, and product destructions.
Manage inventory reporting and communication with appropriate parties.
Manage pick/pack/ship processes with 3PL to ensure full and on-time delivery to meet customer service levels.
Coordinate packing instructions for new routes, shipping configurations and transportation methods with packaging and quality teams.
Manage distribution state license submissions and renewals with Legal and processing vendors.
Manage international and intercompany orders and shipments with customers and 3PL including shipping forecast, documentation, and issue resolution.
Manage serialization program at 3PL and ensure DSCSA compliance with internal and external partners.
Manage distribution budget process, service POs and invoices for 3PL and other vendors.
Collaborate with Finance on expense allocations, budget forecasts, accruals, and related activities.
Vendor Management
Lead vendor/supplier relationships for Contract Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Packaging, Distribution & Logistics vendors within defined tiers.
Manage service agreements, product launches, business review meetings, performance metrics, and audits with internal functions.
Proactively monitor supply chain and packaging risks, capture and report supplier performance data to the category manager.
Develop controls to improve processes and system efficiency while meeting compliance requirements.
SOPs and Compliance
Manage supply chain SOPs and training curriculum to comply with GxP, company policies, and industry regulations.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field
Experience: 5-7 years
Technical Skills: Business analytics, project management, ERP, MS 365
Leadership: Negotiation, team leadership, networking
Communication: Well organized in thinking, communication, and work
Cultural Experience: Ability to deal with ambiguity, adaptable, multi-team collaboration
Industry Experience: Pharma, medical device, food
Preferred
Certifications: APICS
Technical Skills: GMP, SAP S4 HANA
DEA experience
Competencies
Accountability for Results
Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving
Patient & Customer Centricity
Impactful Communication
Respectful Collaboration
Empowered Development
Compensation Minimum $104,640.00 - Maximum $156,400.00 , plus incentive opportunity. The range shown represents typical pay for individuals hired in the United States. Actual pay varies by experience, skills, and internal equity. This information is provided in accordance with state and local laws.
Other Details Application Deadline:
This posting will remain for a minimum of 5 business days.
Company benefits:
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, life insurance, disability, tuition reimbursement, student loan assistance, 401(k) match, flexible time off, paid holidays, and other benefits.
For more about Otsuka and benefits, visit: https://www.otsuka-us.com/careers-join-otsuka
Legal and Security Statements Disclaimer:
This job description describes the general nature of the work and is not exhaustive. Otsuka reserves the right to amend responsibilities as needed.
Otsuka is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, national origin, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply, please contact Accommodation Request (EEAccommodations@otsuka-us.com).
Fraud Notice:
Otsuka will never ask for financial information or payment during the job application process. Only apply through the official Otsuka Career website. If you suspect a fraudulent position, contact the provided numbers or authorities.
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc., etc. does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms without a valid agreement. No fees will be paid for agency referrals lacking a written agreement.
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