Director, Supply Chain

Description

Agility, Impact, Methodology. Do you exhibit these values and wish to be around others that do too? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where agility, adaptability, and high standards go hand in hand? Are you driven to make a meaningful impact, whether through your work, your support of others, or your commitment to your community? Are you motivated by a disciplined, science-based approach that ensures consistent excellence, safety, and integrity in everything you do? If these statements resonate with you, Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing (GRAM) welcomes you to apply to join our community of dedicated individuals improving lives every day!

Overview of this Position:

This Director of Supply Chain is responsible for all Sales & Operations Planning, Customer Service, Master Data, Procurement and Inventory Control functions. Responsible for coordinating and implementing activities to attain strategic objectives within the department and looks to his or her direct supervisor or other peers for guidance. In addition, the Director Supply Chain is able to establish goals and objectives, supervise work practices for direct reports, interpret and execute policies and procedures that typically affect organizational units. At the senior level, this position requires extensive independent judgment, ability to interact with senior leadership, plan and execute site strategy aligned to GRAM’s vison and objectives. This is not a remote role.

Non-Negotiable Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree relative to role with over 10 years’ experience providing strategic and operational leadership in a customer driven planning and logistics environment. 
• Prior experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry (CDMO preferred) experience is needed, with SLT responsibility.
• Managing Supply Chain in an ERP environment, system implementation experience is needed.
• Significant experience managing people and process, providing both tactical and strategic leadership to the organization.
• Must have proficient computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

Preferred Requirements:

• Master's Degree relative to role.
• Prior CDMO experience preferred

Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):

• Develop and execute site Supply Chain strategy aligned with Business, Operations and Quality Strategy.
• Manage Commercial supply agreements, ensure highest level of service levels and timely batch release.
• Intervene and resolve current / upcoming servicing issues through strong cross functional processes.
• Implement and manage the planning and release function to ensure optimal processing of customer orders.
• Work closely with operations and quality to develop production/laboratory capacity plans and strategies for the medium and long term.
• Negotiate and manage supply agreements and co-ordinate Supply Chain related items with customers.
• As the interface with the customer and Operations Team, actively contribute to the development and implementation of logistics and planning strategy.

Full job description available during formal interview process.

What Sets GRAM Apart from Other Employers:

MEDICAL BENEFITS starting day 1: Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits are available to you and your family on your first day of work, with the company paying a portion of the cost! Once eligible for the 401(k) program, all your contributions are immediately 100% vested, and you are immediately vested in GRAM contributions as well. We also offer generous off-shift premiums!

Paid VOLUNTEERISM starting day 1: GRAM encourages giving back to our community by offering 16 hours of paid volunteer time per calendar year!

PTO: Full-time employees accrue up to 13 days of time off per calendar year. You choose how to use this time for your vacation, sick, or mental health needs!

WELLNESS TIME OFF: Employees earn 1 hour of time off for every 30 hours worked to use how you choose. 

PAID HOLIDAYS: We offer 10 paid holidays per calendar year with immediate eligibility! 

PAY: Depends on Experience and is discussed during the interview process.