| Job Description | Essential Job Functions and Accountabilities:
Forecasting and Procurement Management
Oversee the purchasing of manufacturing materials required based on planned demand from Project Teams / Clinical Department and / or ERP system
Determine long, medium and short term material needs based on delivery lead times and manufacturing needs
Work with QA department to integrate new materials and suppliers and to support quality compliance audits
Participate in contractual negotiations with potential and current suppliers to ensure proper legal terms, maximum value / purchase discounts, supplier performance, the highest quality of products and services
Ensure on-time ordering and processing of all Merrimack manufacturing purchase orders and material supply contracts
Install forecasting processes and tools for use with Oracle Supply Chain Planning module
Track material forecast accuracy and consumption
Shipping and Receiving
Responsible for warehouse operations including shipping, receiving, materials tracking, and for supervising materials personnel
Communications with all related shipping/distribution suppliers and CMO’s and the management of all product and sample related shipment transactions within the supply chain
Manage GMP materials control and logistic activities related to the initiation and management of all Merrimack incoming materials, bulk drug substance/intermediates and finished drug products
Materials Management
Ensure materials are properly received, inspected, and logged into, tracked in, and released from the inventory ERP system
Track inventories throughout the supply chain and provide transaction/inventory status as requested
Monitor on hand inventory levels for efficient working capital management and identification of excess and obsolete materials. Establish a system to track and quantify scrap expenses
Establish and maintain systems properly release and track materials to Merrimack projects and batches
Establish systems to properly mitigate Merrimack risk related to product recalls
Process Management
Establish systems to track actual material cost of goods vs. planned cost of goods by batch and by product
Study new industry trends and developments and apply to future development approaches and strategies. Identify best practices both within and outside of Merrimack that can be used to accelerate the supply chain developments.
Manage and drive the overall Merrimack Supply Chain to world class standards: balancing demand/operations/inventory, and guarantee a cost efficient (optimal internal and external flows) supply chain structure
Maintain and develop key metrics to support and to drive continuously reducing lead times and costs (including inventory)
Proactive scheduling and communication of timelines and inventory levels
Management
Have demonstrated ability to set clear goals and expectations for the team with measurable outcomes
Proven to be able to communicate proactively across functional areas even if the message is difficult
Minimum Qualifications and Requirements:
BA/BS Degree
10+ years experience in a manufacturing environment with materials logistics, ideally in the Biotech or Pharma industry
Integral knowledge of Oracle a plus
Enthusiastic and flexible person who likes the challenge of working with a variety of teams in a multi-tasking environment.
Must have great leadership skills and be able to hold individuals accountable for performance
Excellent time management, decision-making and conflict management skills
Strategic sourcing experience including supplier qualification and development
Must be able to operate in both a strategic as well as tactical mode
Excellent oral and written communication skills |
| | Company | | Merrimack Pharmaceuticals | Job Code | | State or Province | | Massachusetts | | |
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