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Senior Supply Chain Planner

Employer
Santen, Inc.
Location
Emeryville, CA, United States
Start date
Sep 20, 2019

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Discipline
Manufacturing & Production, Supply Chain
Required Education
Bachelors Degree
Position Type
Full time
Hotbed
Biotech Bay
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Job Details

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Responsible for coordinating and supporting SCM strategy in the U.S, for demand and supply planning, manufacturing and art-work packaging services;

Ability to work in a start-up like environment with manual methods/tools and willingness to learn. Analyze material requirements and processes to enhance and continually improve SCM processes in collaboration with US and global colleagues. Follow up on receipt and release of components to support demand and supply requirements. Support future implementation of new IT systems and reporting portals. Support design and management of KPIs and dashboards for decision making.

We are looking for a candidate who is self-driven and motivated to engage in day-to-day operational activities. This positions is reporting into Director of Supply Chain Management

MAJOR DUTIES:
  • Coordinate raw-materials, labeling and other material procurement activities for products in the Americas., including but not limited to export / import procedures, and coordination of logistics.
  • Participate in cross-functional Sales and Operations Planning (“S&OP”) process alongside with supply chain leaders to prepare, plan and manage supply and inventory.
  • Support coordination and review of artwork and packaging as required
  • Support implementation and enhancement of existing processes and standards for SCM, in collaboration with global team to achieve process efficiency and standardization.
  • Collaborate with quality assurance to ensure that all regional supply chain processes and procedures are per GMP/GDP requirements.
  • Maintain data integrity in manual processes and eventually in ERP systems when implemented
  • Work closely with SC functions in EU, Japan and Asia Pacific Santen offices
  • Perform other duties as necessary as required by the role

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences, Engineering or Business is required, with 5 - 8 years of planning experience in supply chain
  • Good analytical and quantitative skills
  • Results focused and customer service oriented
  • Good writing, editing and computer skills including MS Word, Visio, Excel, Projects
  • Preferred prior exposure to and/or understanding of pharmaceutical and/or medical device product development and supply chain
  • Basic knowledge of ERP is desirable
  • Fluency in English (oral and written), with knowledge of other languages a plus.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to interact cross-functionally is a plus
  • Ability to work under pressure, demonstrating initiative and flexibility.

Company

Santen is a global pharmaceutical and medical device company focused solely on ophthalmology. We’re committed to serving serious unmet needs by developing innovative solutions that protect vision and, in turn, preserve quality of life for people around the world.

Santen USA, located in Emeryville, CA, is an important part of our ophthalmic research, development, and commercialization efforts worldwide and the home of our regional business teams. By leveraging our deep industry knowledge and a network of external partners, we aim to deliver game-changing therapies and make hope a reality for people facing vision impairment and loss.

Our deep roots start in Japan, Santen’s worldwide headquarters, where the company began in 1890. Since then, Santen has become an established leader in the Asian and European prescription ophthalmology marketplaces and continues to expand across global markets, including the United States. Today, Santen employs more than 4,000 people worldwide and sells specialty ophthalmic products in more than 60 countries.

With a clear focus on vision, we aim to deliver the highest quality products, to act with integrity, to earn the trust of our partners and customers, and to deliver sight-saving innovations to physicians and patients who are waiting for them.
 

 

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Location
6401 Hollis Street
Emeryville, CA 94608
 United States
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