Director, IT Supply Chain (Pharma) Carlsbad, CA

ESR Healthcare; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking a Director for their IT Supply Chain in Carlsbad, CA. This remote role requires over 10 years in supply chain management, with a focus on the Pharma sector. Responsibilities include leading ERP implementations, managing a demand planning team, and collaborating across functions to ensure effective distribution services. The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills, an analytical mindset, and extensive experience with FDA regulations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in supply chain or production management, with at least 5+ years in Pharma.
• 3+ years of direct people management experience.
• Understanding of FDA regulations and GMP.

Responsibilities

• Lead ERP/MRP implementation for Supply Chain and architect future system process flow.
• Develop and lead the Supply Demand Planning team and communicate vision with stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Commercial Operations, and Finance for distribution services.

Skills

Critical thinking

Leadership

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or Operations

Tools

ERP Systems

Job description

Director, IT Supply Chain (Pharma) Carlsbad, CA

Job Type: Permanent

Compensation:$170,000 - 220,000 Annually

Description

A Kforce client is seeking to hire a Director, IT Supply Chain (Pharma) in Carlsbad, California (CA). Summary: Are you looking for an amazing opportunity to work for a company that leads the way in drug discovery research and that's focus is to improve lives through science and technology? Then this fully remote role might just be the right opportunity for you! The Director, IT Supply Chain (Pharma industry required) will need to be a critical thinker and leader. You will be collaborating across the organization for development and clinical supply chain solutions to optimize the supply chain function. Responsibilities include:

• Lead ERP/MRP implementation for Supply Chain; Be a key player in architecting future system process flow, communicating MRP requirements, and ensuring the implementation scales with business needs
• Develop, grow, and lead the Supply Demand Planning team; Develop and implement supply demand management for service operations while communicating the vision, roadmap, and standard processes for the team, cross functional partners, and external customers
• * Successful implementation and maintenance of demand-planning processes and initiatives across regions, business units and product
• Leads key aspects of Commercial and Clinical Supply Chain projects working directly with the supply chain team to plan and execute on defined scope, budget, and transformation results
• Responsible for collaborating cross functionally with Manufacturing Technical Operations, Commercial Operations, Finance, Quality Assurance, and Corporate Compliance to ensure planned and predictable distribution services are provided to internal partners, external partners and external customers
• Act as the primary manager of manufacturing, including data aggregation and analytics
• Maintain and assist with the implementation of Supply Chain and departmental policies, procedures, techniques, standards, and systems

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or Operations
• 10+ years of experience in supply chain or production management, with at least 5+ years in Pharma or similar ISO/GMP environment
• 3+ years of direct people management experience
• Understanding of FDA regulations, Customs, permit and state licensing requirements, quality systems and GMP
• Experienced with ERP Systems, data analysis, KPI management of metrics, and associated corrective action planning
• Solid working knowledge of relevant regulatory guidance, including pharmaceutical GMPs, customs, and permit submissions
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills