Demand Planning, Supply Chain Manager

Initial Therapeutics, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

An emerging, mission-driven company is seeking a Demand Planning, Supply Chain Manager to develop production and supply plans for clinical and commercial products. This role is crucial for ensuring timely provision of supplies while managing inventory costs and risks. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in demand planning, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently in a team-oriented environment. Join a forward-thinking organization that values innovation and precision in delivering critical treatments to patients. This position offers the potential for remote work and occasional travel for in-person meetings.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in demand planning for clinical or commercial supplies.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain processes and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage demand planning and supply forecasting for clinical products.
• Coordinate shipping and logistics activities for timely supply delivery.

Skills

Demand Planning

Supply Chain Management

Inventory Management

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

BA or BS in Science or Logistics

Tools

Interactive Response Technology (IRT)

Job description

Demand Planning, Supply Chain Manager

Day One Biopharmaceuticals is an emerging, mission-driven, drug development company intentionally designed to identify, clinically evaluate, and successfully commercialize novel treatments for pediatric oncology patients, and ultimately to expand those benefits to patients of all ages. For more information, please visit our website at Day One Biopharmaceuticals.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Demand Planning, Supply Chain Manager will support and/or develop production and supply plans for Clinical and/or Commercial products to satisfy project objectives, while maintaining inventory costs and managing supply risk. Responsible for creating and maintaining a Master Supply Plan, effectively communicating with Chemistry Manufacturing Control (CMC) colleagues, cross departmental stakeholders, and external vendors.

This position has the potential to be fully remote. Occasional travel will be required for in-person meetings.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage demand planning & supply forecasting for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API), Investigational Medicinal Product (IMP) and Commercial Finished Goods (FGs).
• Ensure timely provision of packed and labeled IMP and/or FGs by coordinating shipping and logistics activities, including management of shipments of supplies between storage depots.
• Maintain reporting for inventory on-hand, consumption, movements, lot and expiry tracking for all locations where IMP and/or FGs inventory are stored.
• Understand, maintain, and troubleshoot the IMP functionality of Interactive Response Technology (IRT) systems. Reviewing Specifications, User Requirement documents, performing User Acceptance Testing and administrative tasks for go-live and future enhancements.
• Monitor supply inventory levels at storage depots and interface with Clinical Operations, CMC team, and Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs) to maintain continuous supply availability.
• Communicate and collaborate with Clinical Operations on a routine basis to understand the current and future scope of clinical studies and convey the clinical supplies need to CMC for the purpose of planning future manufacturing, packaging, and labeling.
• Support outsourcing to external vendors, Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs), Contract Clinical Distributors (CCDs) and Interactive Response Technology (IRT) systems to ensure that labeling, packaging, and shipping are in compliance with company SOPs and applicable regulations through direct communication with the vendors.
• Participate in development of approvals of technical documents such as clinical label text, IRT User Manuals, and Pharmacy Manuals.
• Generation and/or review of procedures as applicable to demand planning and/or supply chain operations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA or BS in a Science or Logistics field or equivalent experience in supply chain.
• Previous experience with demand planning in the clinical supplies or commercial supplies is required.
• Minimum 5+ years experience preferred.
• Must be able to achieve deliverables with high precision.
• Ability to work independently on projects within a team-oriented environment.
• Innovative thinker with ability to solve complex problems.
• Knowledgeable and compliant to regulations and requirements for functioning under GMP, GDP, and GCP’s.
• Knowledge of IRT system use and development.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain processes, including manufacturing, logistics, procurement, and quality.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple activities simultaneously and meet deadlines.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

INTERVIEW INTEGRITY:

At Day One, we expect each candidate to engage authentically, representing their true qualifications and experiences. As part of our screening process, we will conduct several interviews and background verification. This ensures candidates have the skills they claim and align with our values. We are excited to learn more about you and to create a genuine experience for everyone.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

The salary range for this position is $140,000 - $155,000. Day One considers a range of factors when determining base compensation. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. Please visit Day One Benefits to see our competitive benefits.