Sr Manager, US Plant Supply Chain

Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC; Lake Zurich (IL); Hybrid; USD 142,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company contributions

Health benefits (medical, dental, and视

Paid vacation, holidays, and personal

Employee assistance program

Life insurance & disability

Wellness program

Job summary

Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC in the United States seeks a Sr. Manager, US Plant Supply Chain to provide strategic leadership for end-to-end supply chain across three U.S.

pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities, directing production planning, inventory strategy, S&OP/IBP processes, and supply risk management to ensure product availability and regulatory compliance. The role partners with manufacturing, procurement, quality, finance, commercial, global supply chain, and site leadership teams, with a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, or related field.
• 8+ years of inventory management experience in manufacturing.
• Pharmaceutical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategies for FG inventory optimization and working capital targets.
• Lead production planning and scheduling across US sites.
• Manage plant S&OP/IBP processes and align ops with commercial goals.
• Provide supply chain leadership for new product launches and lifecycle changes.
• Interface with Global SCM for US plant requests and analysis.
• Travel 25% with one site visit per quarter.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem solving

SAP experience

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

The Sr. Manager, US Plant Supply Chain provides strategic leadership and accountability for end-to-end supply chain performance across three U.S. pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities, directing and influencing production planning, quality release, inventory strategy, material replenishment, distribution, S&OP/IBP execution, and supply risk management to ensure uninterrupted product availability, regulatory and GMP compliance, customer service attainment, and achievement of financial objectives. This role serves as the primary supply chain lead and cross-functional decision partner for manufacturing, procurement, quality, finance, commercial, global supply chain, and site leadership teams, driving enterprise-level alignment of demand, capacity, supply, inventory investment, product launches, network optimization, analytics, KPI performance, continuous improvement, and strategic initiatives that improve operational resiliency, working capital performance, business growth, and profitability.

Salary Range $142,000 - $157,000 based on experience

• Position is eligible to participate in a bonus plan with a target of 14% of the base salary (include only if applicable to the grade level)
• Final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to experience level, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Our benefits and programs are comprehensive and thoughtfully crafted to ensure our colleagues live healthy lives and have support when it matters most. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with company contributions, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, employee assistance program, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage.
• Hybrid role: Onsite 3 days per week
• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Fresenius Kabi is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa either now or in the future.

Responsibilities

Develop strategies to ensure FG inventory optimization and working capital management targets are met.

Lead and govern production planning and scheduling activities across US sites to ensure targeted FG inventory levels, customer service metrics are met.

Leads the U.S. plant supply planning team supporting three pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities, with direct people-management accountability for site supply planning resources and matrix leadership across site planning, manufacturing, quality, procurement, finance, and commercial stakeholders.

Leads/supports plant S&OP/IBP processes and ensure alignment between operational capabilities and commercial objectives to maximize service, inventory management (plant) for Raw/SFG/FG's and profitability.

Provide supply chain leadership for new product launches and lifecycle changes, ensuring supply readiness, inventory strategy, and cross-functional execution.

Owns execution, follow-up of S&OE (Sales & Operations Execution) and bi-weekly back-order reporting to Sr. Leadership.

This position will take an active role in supply discussions with US production plants to have a close awareness of supply bottlenecks/situations and to develop supply risk and mitigation strategies.

Key contributor to Executive S&OP meeting w/responsibility for root cause & corrective action reporting.

Primary US Supply Chain lead to interface with Global SCM for US Plant requests and required analysis.

Utilizes current and future reporting tools to proactively manage supply across the sites.

Responsible for developing automated supply projection planning tool.

Responsible for FK-GAN multi-sourcing maintenance and error corrections.

Lead strategic supply chain initiatives, continuous improvement efforts, and cross-functional projects that improve service, working capital, manufacturing resilience, and network performance.

All employees are responsible for ensuring compliance to company documents, programs and activities related to the GMP, Health, Safety, Environment, Energy, and Quality Management Systems, as per your roles and responsibilities.

Travel requirement of a minimum of 25%. One trip to individual site per quarter.

Requirements

• Must possess a bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or related field.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is strongly desired. Pharmaceutical experience preferred
• Must have an in-depth knowledge of supply chain practices along with 8 years of related inventory management experience.
• Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills, including being able to communicate effectively with a broad range of multicultural, domestic and international partners.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills including root cause analysis, corrective / preventive actions and follow-up.
• Ability to influence internal business partners and to drive fact-based business decisions.
• Must demonstrate effective skills related to communication, decision-making, leadership, and the ability to buildcross-functional relationships.
• Ability to coach and mentor team members.
• Possess excellent time management skills and can manage multiple priorities.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office is required; SAP experience is strongly desired.
• The Company's primary business language is English. The successful candidate must be able to effectively speak, read, write, and understand English to perform the essential functions of the position, including independently understanding policies, procedures, training materials, and workplace communications written in English due to our heavily regulated work environment.

Additional Information

We offer an excellent salary and benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as life insurance, disability,401K with company contribution, andwellness program.

Please note that joining our team does not create a guaranteed or permanent employment arrangement. All employment is atwill, meaning both the employee and Fresenius Kabi have the right to end the employment relationship at any time, in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

Fresenius Kabi is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, disabilities, or protected veteran status.