Strategic Supply Chain Leader – GMP & Digital Ops

Kyowa Kirin North America; Sanford (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Kyowa Kirin North America is seeking a Senior Manager, Supply Chain to lead the Sanford, NC site startup readiness and eventually own strategic and operational leadership across warehouse operations, materials management, internal logistics, and supply planning.

You will drive GMP compliance, ERP/digital planning tool adoption, and coordination with regional/global S&OP/S&O governance to ensure reliable supply for commercial and clinical manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Extensive supply chain leadership experience.
• Experience establishing GMP-compliant warehouse operations.

Responsibilities

• Establish GMP-compliant warehouse and materials management organization.
• Lead greenfield development of supply chain and warehouse operations.
• Oversee all warehouse operations and safety programs.
• Develop and maintain warehouse SOPs and training.
• Lead ERP system updates and change management.
• Coordinate monthly demand/supply planning per S&OP processes.
• Drive KPI improvements to ensure best-in-class operations.

Skills

Supply chain leadership

Warehouse operations

GMP/GxP compliance

ERP / digital planning tools

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Kyowa Kirin North America is seeking a Senior Manager, Supply Chain to lead the Sanford, NC site startup readiness and eventually own strategic and operational leadership across warehouse operations, materials management, internal logistics, and supply planning.

You will drive GMP compliance, ERP/digital planning tool adoption, and coordination with regional/global S&OP/S&O governance to ensure reliable supply for commercial and clinical manufacturing.