Supply Chain Manager / Project Management

October 23, 2024

Industry: Private

Employment Type:- Full Time

Work Hours:- 8 Hours

Locations:- USA

Full Job Description:-

HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?

You’ve worked hard to become the professional you are today and are now ready to take the next step in your career. How will you put your skills, experience and passion to work toward your goals? At Amgen, our shared mission—to serve patients—drives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies, reaching over 10 million patients worldwide. Come do your best work alongside other innovative, driven professionals in this meaningful role.

Be part of Amgen's newest and most advanced drug substance manufacturing plant. When completed, the Amgen FleX Batch facility will combine the latest in disposable technologies with traditional stainless-steel equipment to allow for maximum flexibility in operations. The FleX Batch facility will not only feature the best in-class drug substance manufacturing technologies with embedded industry 4.0 capabilities, but it will also integrate sustainability innovations to reduce carbon and waste, as part of Amgen's plan to be a carbon-neutral company by 2027.

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What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will participate in multiple cross-functional initiatives for Amgen North Carolina (ANC) leading to the implementation and further improvement of related Global and Site Supply Chain systems and processes. The focus of the Supply Chain Manager will be to lead Site Supply Chain initiatives related to End-to-End Supply Chain Business Processes and Systems, as well as activities leading to Site Operational Readiness. This role will lead Site Supply Chain Processes and Systems improvement, harmonization, and change management. The role will liaise with the ANC Business Performance Team in leading Site Supply Chain Risks as part of the ANC Risk Strategy and Business Continuity processes. The Supply Chain Manager will also support capacity planning and forward-looking forecasts and find opportunities to improve productivity. In addition, this role will serve as the Supply Chain Business Lead representing Site Strategic Planning, Procurement, and/or Warehouse Operations, on business improvement or LCM projects. This role will be the point of contact for Master Data Management for the Site collaborating closely with the Global Supply Chain team on material master creation, changes and maintenance.

Provide oversight of Site Supply Chain projects
Act as a Project Manager and/or Business Lead for Global Supply Chain projects
Partner with Site Supply Chain Leadership team to make decisions regarding project resourcing and prioritization using operational key performance indicators
Lead Continuous improvement initiatives within the Site Supply Chain Team
Improve productivity and deliver value through continuous improvement and operational excellence efforts
Assess impact of new requirements, changes, processes, regulations to the Site Supply Chain function
Interact with cross-functional group and influence a broad spectrum of partners toward achieving business goals
Serve as a SME for Business Systems and Processes for Site Supply Chain team
Provide business process guidance to the team related to Master Data
Provide business process mentorship/training for the team and act as a technical SME for Project Management, Data Analytics, and Master Data
Identify and analyze sophisticated problems and opportunities to streamline Site supply chain activities and lead projects to drive improvements
Apply analytical skills to extract, compile and interpret data relevant to evaluate sophisticated situations/problems using multiple sources of information
Improve and/or build new procedures and processes to drive desired results
Own Deviation and CAPA records and lead Change Control records for related supply chain processes
Develop and collate monthly Site Supply Chain metrics and analytics

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The Supply Chain professional we seek is a leader with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

High School Diploma / GED and 10 years of GMP Operations and/or Supply Chain experience OR
Associate degree and 8 years of GMP Operations and/or Supply Chain experience
Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of GMP Operations and/or Supply Chain experience
Master’s degree and 2 years of GMP Operations and/or Supply Chain experience
Doctorate degree

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of Project Management with associated PM tools (PMP certification is a plus)
Experience with industry regulations, GMP, compliance and pharmaceutical and/or biotechnology processes
Supply Chain & Logistics Management and/or engineering educational background
Ability to complete root cause analysis of problems of moderate scope and complexity
Project management, cross functional facilitation, communication and presentation skills
Material Master Data and Production Master Data experience
Experience with Change Control Management System (e.g., TrackWise)
Good knowledge of Word, Excel, Smartsheet, Miro, and ability to work easily with new software
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Takes ownership in driving tasks and project deliverables to completion
Ability to productively navigate a complicated and dynamic environment, with constantly evolving priorities, handling multiple projects, re-prioritizing as required
Excellent understanding of ERP systems and business processes
Ability to establish relationships with key partners across multiple functional areas, both onsite and virtually
Operational Excellence and continuous improvement experience in regulated industry
Experience working in a global environment, ability to collaborate closely/communicate efficiently at different management levels.
Abilities to handle complexity and balance multiple priorities, and influence without authority
Possesses a working understanding of Lean, Six Sigma, and other improvement-oriented concepts

What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for our teammates’ professional and personal growth and well-being.
In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Plans that are aligned with local industry standards.