Sr Mgr Supply Chain Dev Optmz

Job Title

Sr Mgr Supply Chain Dev Optmz

Requisition

JR000014418 Sr Mgr Supply Chain Dev Optmz (Open)

Location

Hobart, NY (Pharma) - USA036

Additional Locations

Job Description Summary

Conducts and/or manages strategic supply chain analysis, identifies and recommends opportunities for improving efficiency, effectiveness and capabilities of the supply chain and develops and implements supply chain designs, models, strategies and/or processes to improve the business. This role interacts with all levels of the Mallinckrodt Management Team. The Supply Chain Development & Optimization Manager focus is to understand internal work flow and customer requirements to identify and develop procedural and process improvements by utilizing analytical and quantitative methods. Manages utilization of external manufacturing, to supplement production capabilities while still delivering on customer service requirements.

Job Description

Production Plans that Effectively Utilize Resources and Meets Customer Demand and Development to Commercialization Timelines
A. Leads the production planning process to ensure development of an accurate, timely production plan on a monthly basis.
B. Expedites materials from incoming through finished good release, ensuring adequate systems, lead-times and sense of urgency are applied in the process.
Performance of Functional Area & People Are Appropriate for Business Needs
Timely Supply Alerts
Guidance and Advice that Influences Vertical Supply Chain and Decisions
A. Recommends solutions or improvements for implementation; takes leadership role in high impact, complex Logistics projects. Projects may include product transfers, packaging services, or other significant initiatives that cover multiple facilities and products.
Recommendations on Business Conflicts that Mitigate Risk and Ensures Customer Demand is Met
A. Provides “what if” capacity and schedule analysis as needed for changing demand requirements, staffing constraints, and new customer project awards to support efficient and timely delivery of all business needs.
B. Integrates information from a variety of sources including ERP systems (JDA, JDE, BPCS). Analyzed and reports data trends and issues to Logistics colleagues, manufacturing leadership and management team and provide summaries and recommendations for improvement opportunities. Utilizes this information to help identify, recommend and/or lead continuous improvement actions to meet or exceed goals particularly in customer service/fill rates and inventory optimization (product phase in-phase out, safety stocks, etc.).
C. Manages projects related to Outsourcing of production activities. This includes monitoring of project progress and notification of any changes, resolution of issues, and acting as liaison between the Corporate Contract Manufacturing Group and the Plant.
Data Analysis that Forecasts Equipment Utilization Capability
A. Detects general trends, associations, and cause-effect relationships to successfully implement improvements in inventory, cycle times, customer service and other areas of Logistics. Creates relevant options and manages risks that may affect customer service and/or productivity to address problems/opportunities and achieving desired outcomes.
Minimum Requirements
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Business, technical discipline or equivalent experience
Experience:
5-8 years of experience in supply chain, planning, operations, logistics or distribution.
Preferred Skills/Qualifications:
JDA, JDE, BPCS experience a plus.
Other Skills/Competencies:
 Experience and demonstrated knowledge in logistics manufacturing operations and processes including order fulfillment, materials planning, logistics and/or sourcing.
 Knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry and the factors that can affect business unit and corporate goals and uses industry knowledge in planning and decision making.
 Working knowledge of business processes and interdependencies
 OP excellence/continuous improvement tools Lean/six sigma
 Strong computer skills including Microsoft tools and ERP systems
 Strong communication skills
 Ability to effectively work across multiple departments / people
Organizational Relationship/Scope:
 Negotiating: Can negotiate skillfully in touchy situations with both internal and external groups; can settle differences with minimum noise; can win concessions without damaging relationships; can be both direct and forceful as well as diplomatic; gains trust quickly of other parties to the negotiations; has a good sense of timing.
 Conflict Management: Steps up to conflicts, seeing them as opportunities; reads situations quickly; good at focused listening; can hammer out tough agreements and settle disputes equitably, can find common ground and get cooperation with minimum noise.
 Mobilizer: Proactively builds and aligns stakeholders, capabilities, and resources for getting things done quickly and achieving complex objectives; is sensitive to and manages the emotional energy of teams, including using “crisis events” to create a platform for change; assesses each person’s hot button and uses it to get the best out of him/her; pushes tasks and decisions down; empowers others; moves people from compliance to commitment, and puts a strong emphasis on responsibility and accountability.
 Perspective: Looks toward the broadest possible view of an issue/challenge; has broad-ranging personal and business interests and pursuits; can easily pose future scenarios; can think globally; can discuss multiple aspects and impacts of issues and project them into the future.
 Perseverance: Pursues everything with energy, drive, and a need to finish; seldom gives up before finishing, especially in the face of resistance or setbacks.
Physical Demands: Do not include the below section for any public posting/viewing
Place an “X” for each item on each line:
Continuously
(67-100%)
(5.5+ hrs)
Frequently
(34-66%) (2.5-5.5 hrs)
Occasionally
(1-33%) ( 2.5 hrs)
Not required for this job
Lifting: 10 lbs.
X
11-20 lbs.
X
21-50 lbs.
X
51-100 lbs.
X
100+ lbs.
X
Carrying: 10 lbs.
X
11-20 lbs.
X
21-50 lbs.
X
51-100 lbs.
X
100+ lbs.
X
Pushing: (Max. Wt: 139)
X
Pulling: (Max. Wt: 139)
X
Sitting:
X
Standing:
X
Walking:
X
Climbing: Regular Stairs
X
Regular Ladders
X
Balancing:
X
Stooping:
X
Kneeling:
X
Crouching:
X
Crawling:
X
Seeing:
X
Hearing:
X
Smell/Taste:
X
Reaching: Overhead
X
Desk Level
X
Below Waist
X
Fine Manipulation: Right
X
Left
X
Simple Grasp: Right
X
Left
X
Firm Grasp: Right
X
Left
X
Environmental Conditions:
X
Exposure to extremes in heat
Exposure to extremes in cold
X
Exposure to wet / humid conditions
X
Exposure to vibration
X
Exposure to odors / fumes / particles
X
Ability to work extended shifts / overtime:
X
Use of lower extremities for foot controls:
X
Temperaments and Aptitudes
Yes
No
Directing, Controlling, Planning: Able to accept responsibility for control, direction, or planning of an activity.
x
Performing Repetitive Work: Able to perform repetitive or continuous activity according to set procedures.
x
Influencing People: Able to influence people in their opinions, attitudes, or judgements about ideas or things.
x
Performing a Variety of Duties: Able to perform a variety of duties, often from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure.
x
Expressing Personal Feelings: Able to interpret feelings, ideas, or facts in terms of personal viewpoint.
x
Working Alone or in Isolation: Able to be without face-to-face contact for extended periods of time.
x
Performing Under Stress: Able to perform under stress when confronted with emergencies or unusual situations.
x
Attaining Precise Limits/Tolerances: Able to perform with demands of precise attainment of set limits, tolerances, or standards.
x
Following Specific Instructions: Able to perform without room for independent action or judgement.
x
Dealing with People: Able to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instruction such as working as a member of a team or committee.
x
Making Judgements and Decisions: Able to make generalizations, judgements, or decisions based on subjective or objective criteria such as with the five senses or with factual data.
x
Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.