Sr. Manager Supply Chain Projects

Location: 

NC-Clayton, US

Contract Type:  Regular Full-Time
Area:  MANUFACTURING
Req Id:  538205

Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.

The Sr. Manager Supply Chain Projects is responsible for using professional concepts as well as company policies and procedures to manage a wide range of Projects, Planning and documentation requirements directly related to product supply.  He/she will be held accountable for independent decision making and must possess the ability to change priorities based on changing business needs while balancing multiple assignments, often with conflicting timelines. The incumbent will develop alternative solutions to problems, handle complex problems independently and demonstrate consistent application of technical and/or regulatory knowledge. This position will be responsible for executing complex assignments independently and developing solutions for defined problems by communicating effectively at all levels.  The position will be expected to lead projects of larger scope (or portions of projects) and is often called upon by peers for guidance. The Sr. Manager Supply Chain Projects must be able to analyze, communicate, negotiate, and initiate discussions regarding complex situations in order to support company success. Also may be required to coach and / or facilitate training others in his/her area of expertise and perform other duties as assigned.                                                              

 

Primary responsibilities for role:

  • Coordinate and manage implementation of new projects impacting supply planning activities.
  • Participate or lead teams to coordinate new product launches, new component implementation and new regulatory requirements.     
  • Represent Supply Chain in procedures or system changes.
  • Coordinate and manage implementation of new and/or modified packaging materials and BOMs related to Regulatory Notifications of Changes.
    •    Develop implementation schedule with Sr. Supply Planner, Label Development and Procurement.
    •    Issue Change Controls                                                                 
    •    Issue Master Data Requests                                                                    
    •    Issue Quality Master Data Requests                                                                   
    •    Issue requests to inactivate materials and BOMs no longer required as a result of changes                                                                  
  • Coordinate and manage Purchasing Specifications for new and/or modified packaging materials for Grifols and various Grifols products packaged at locations like GWWO.                                                                        
    •    Initiate Commodity Evaluation Request process for new components, if applicable.                                                                 
    •    Initiate new and/or modified purchase specifications using Document Change Request in DCM.             
  • Qualified Author for Planning, Label Development and Procurement owned controlled documents.                                                                      
    •    Initiate and manage revisions to current documents                                                               
    •    Monitor document status to ensure required review timelines are met                                           
    •    Create new documents following approved DCM procedures as required                                                     
  • Coordinate and manage implementation of new and/or modified BOMs related to major site validation projects.                                                                 
    •    Develop implementation scope and schedule with Project Lead, Project Owner, and/or Supply Chain representative(s).                                                                 
    •    Issue Master Data Requests                                                                    
    •    Issue Quality Master Data Requests                                                                   
    •    Issue requests to inactivate materials and BOMs no longer required as a result of changes 
  • May represent Supply Chain on projects, committees, and/or teams. May also lead complex projects independently.                                                                                                 

Additional Responsibilities: May lead participate on cross-functional teams.  Must operate in a highly regulated (cGMP) environment and have a strong understanding of cGMP documentation and regulatory requirements.  Interact daily with all levels of employees to include Managers, Directors, Purchasing, Regulatory, Quality Operations, Label Development, Supply Planning and Engineering to ensure supply plan and other key business objectives are achieved. Strong negotiation skills with the ability to influence others to achieve the company’s vision. 

  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Excellent oral and written communication skills, adaptable to different audiences. Agile and able to manage complex and dynamic variables.  Must have excellent organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and deadlines, and the ability to develop alternate strategies and influence others.  Ability to develop customer relationships through collaboration, respect, professionalism, trust, and integrity.  Strong knowledge of cGMP documentation and change control systems including experience with DCM.  Proficient in SAP ERP system and Microsoft Office.  Strong decision making skills.  Makes key decisions impacting overall business objectives.                                                            

 

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Science or related field required.  An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.                                                                    

 

Experience: At least ten (10) years applicable work experience in a cGMP role with NLT two (2) years direct experience with cGMP documentation.  Knowledge of SAP Bills of Materials required. Preferable experience in Regulatory and Quality environment

                                                                          

Equivalency: Depending on the area of assignment, directly related experience or a combination of directly related education and experience and/or competencies may be considered in place of the stated requirements.  Example:  If a job level requires a Bachelor’s degree plus 6 years of experience, an equivalency could include 8 years of experience, an Associate’s degree with 8 years of experience, or a Master’s degree with 4 years of experience.

                                                               

Occupational Demands: Work is performed in an office environment with exposure to electrical office equipment. May occasionally enter BioRisk Area.   Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms. Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear, garments and gloves. Frequently sits for 6-8 hours per day. Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.   Occasionally walks and stands. Occasionally bends and twists neck.  Light to moderate lifting and carrying objects with a maximum lift of 25lbs. Frequently drives to site locations with occasional travel within the United States and infrequent international travel. Able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken and written words and sentences.  Interacts with others, relates sensitive information to diverse groups. Must work with diverse groups to obtain consensus on issues.                                                                   

 

 

 

Third Party Agency and Recruiter Notice:

Agencies that present a candidate to Grifols must have an active, nonexpired, Grifols Agency Master Services Agreement with the Grifols Talent Acquisition Department. Additionally, agencies may only submit candidates to positions that they have been engaged to work on by a Grifols Recruiter. All resumes must be sent to a Grifols Recruiter under these terms or they will be considered a Grifols candidate.

 

Grifols provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.  We will consider for employment all qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws.

 

Location: NORTH AMERICA : USA : NC-Clayton:USNC0002 - Clayton 

 

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