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At Vericel Corporation, we are pioneers in advanced cell therapies for sports medicine and severe burn care, transforming patient lives through cutting-edge regenerative medicine. Our commitment to innovation, patient-centered focus, and scientific excellence drives us to develop groundbreaking treatments including MACI (knee cartilage repair), Epicel and Nexobrid (burn care).

Position Summary:

The Head of Supply Chain will be responsible for directing all aspects of the organization’s end-to-end supply chain including but not limited to material planning, purchasing, raw material distribution, staff management and warehousing. This role will develop departmental objectives and procedures with respect to inventory levels and metrics; manage relationships with key suppliers, Contract Manufacturing, external third-party logistics providers (3PLs), and wholesalers; utilize expertise in field's concepts, practices, and procedures to ensure cGMP compliance and promote constant improvement; and rely heavily on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

Schedule: This position is in-office Monday-Friday.

Location: This role will be split between our new, state of the art facility located in Burlington, MA and our current location in Cambridge, MA.

Position Scope:

Inventory Management:

• Develop inventory control strategies to optimize stock levels (strategic and non-strategic), minimize carrying costs, and improve order fulfillment while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Implement demand forecasting and inventory planning techniques to ensure adequate inventory availability while minimizing excess stock.
• Use data analysis, forecasting tools and market trends to identify demand patterns, and optimize inventory replenishment cycles.
• Develop and understand detailed transactions within the ERP system and their impact on Accounting and Operations specifically item data, purchasing, inventory control, bills of materials and master data.
• Direct activities related to GMP materials: material selection, purchase and inventory control, shipping/receiving and materials storage.
• Identify areas for improvement and drive continuous process enhancements and simplifications, implementing best practices and promoting a culture of operational excellence.
• Partner closely with Finance counterpart to continue to manage operating margin while managing risk.

Supplier Management

• Define and implement global Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) and External Supply Chain key supply chain business practices and systems to ensure alignment and deliver exceptional service and transparency to key internal and external partners including Manufacturing, Quality, Commercial, and Finance.
• Own relationships with strategic CMO, 3PL’s and wholesalers, including contract management, planning, compliance and operations oversight.
• Responsible for DSCSA compliance for all applicable programs as the system owner and facilitator of exception management process
• Collaborate with legal to review and implement supply agreements with key suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing and maintain standard cost data for the organization.
• Manage operating budget and allocate resources to optimize business results.

Overall Management

• Manage and mentor a team of supply chain and materials professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, growth, and excellence.
• Provide leadership of cross-functional projects and teams to ensure successful completion on schedule and within budget.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in production operations management or related field.
• Supply Chain Management certification(s) (e.g., CSCP, CPIM, SCOR-P, CPM, etc.) .
• Minimum of 10 years practical experience in Materials Planning and Purchasing.
• Minimum of 5 years of organizational leadership experience.
• Demonstrated record of career progression within field.
• Expertise with budget, forecasting and materials management.
• Experience working in a CGMP/FDA regulated environment.
• Demonstrated expertise with ERP systems, 3PL and CMO oversight.
• Experience with compliant serialization in an FDA DSCSA environment.
• Highly effective and professional communication skills with employees and supplier representatives at all levels.
• Established track record of mentoring and developing staff and building high performing teams
• Travel of up to 5-10% expected.

Why Vericel?

• Cutting-Edge Science: Work with a leading regenerative medicine product that is transforming patient care.
• Career Growth: Be a part of a growing organization with opportunities to expand your impact.
• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside a team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about improving lives.

EEO Statement

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their , , , , , , , or protected veteran status and will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of . Vericel Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Vericel Corporation is VEVRAA federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans for job openings at all locations within the state.