Supply Chain Planner (Manager – Senior Manager)

Position: Supply Chain Planner (Manager – Senior Manager)

Position Summary

Karuna is seeking an experienced and motivated Manager – Senior Manager, Supply Chain to join our rapidly-growing organization. Reporting to the Associate Director, CMC Supply Chain, this critical position will be responsible for the creation and maintenance of the US Supply Plan for all products from all external (Third Party) vendors within the portfolio, to ensure the correct supply and stocking levels to support sales and operations. This role with interface with a diverse team across Commercial Manufacturing, Regulatory, Quality and external partners to support key tasks related to planning of API, DP and FG manufacturing and supply. We are looking for a professional who has extensive experience in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry, and who has specific experience in GMP inventory management and planning experience in an ERP system.

Responsibilities

• Development and execution of robust supply plans to maintain adequate inventory levels to meet commercial demand.
• Drive long-term supply chain strategy development and implementation across External Manufacturing & Supply Operations in alignment with business and functional strategy goals.
• Develop, implement, and control the Master Production Plan considering demand, capacity, and inventory constraints.
• Interact with internal and external customers and suppliers to accomplish project objectives, including packaging, labeling, shipment, inventory management, and drug return logistical activities.
• Establish, update, and maintain policies and procedures required to maintain good manufacturing practices (GMP) and good distribution practices (GDP) compliance in the storage, distribution and returns of commercial product.
• Monitor inventory levels and provide feedback to Commercial, Program leads and their direct Manager regarding expiry and re-supply needs across inventory.
• Regularly monitor API and drug expiry, and the appropriate inventory levels at CMOs and 3PLs.
• Support return and destruction of materials or finished goods from CMOs or sites.
• Perform inventory checks and manage inventory levels and cycle count at the vendor yearly.
• Provide accurate finished goods inventory availability dates to Commercial team.
• Team with supply chain and operations to align market and financial requirements with manufacturing capabilities.
• Complete inventory analyses as needed, including tracking against targets, estimated depletion, and E&O risk.
• Review, challenge & ensure execution of operational planning in collaboration with central planning functions.
• Proactively identify, analyze, & respond to potential issues affecting raw material planning, production planning or supply chain overall.
• Collaborate closely with suppliers & internal stakeholders to optimize schedules & production plans.
• Identify & resolve material-related issues.
• Work closely with Supply Chain, Sales, Marketing, Quality, Regulatory, Finance and Procurement to ensure effectiveness of the Supply Chain Processes in meeting overall service, inventory and cost objectives.
• Support the S&OP process by providing key metrics and product supply data as needed.
• Drive to meet critical Customer Service Level targets / On Time in Full
• Monitor Inventory, Short-Date, and Backorder/OOS and develop risk mitigation plans via cross-functional collaboration for solutions as needed.
• Work with Procurement to ensure that suppliers are aligned to the latest strategic initiatives and adhere to the appropriate business, technical, and quality agreements.

Required Qualifications

• BS in a scientific field.
• APICS CSCP/CPIM certification is a plus.
• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with Advanced Planning Systems, e.g., JDE, Oracle, SAP APO/SCM.
• Proven experience with inventory management, distribution, and supply chain planning.
• Commercial Supply Chain planning experience is a plus.
• Specific experience in the areas of Supply Planning, Materials Management, Inventory Management, Demand Planning and Sales / Operations Planning.
• Current knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and other regulatory requirements.
• Experience in implementing Supply Chain Planning Execution Systems and Processes within an ERP environment, including design and implementation.
• Experience and strong understanding of cGMP and/or cGCP and Pharmaceutical Development.
• Must possess exceptional communication skills, self-motivated, exposure and/or knowledge of software programs including Microsoft Project, Power Point, and excel
• Experience working with third-party CRO and CMO clinical supply operations is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written skills, allowing for an open and effective dialogue throughout the company.
• Attention to detail and quality are critical to success.
• Able to command respect from peers and capable of highly independent work as well as being a team player and role model.
• Highly motivated, decisive, and results-oriented individual with the flexibility and creativity to excel in and contribute to a rapidly growing company.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, identify and resolve issues.

The successful candidate will also embody our values:

Our purpose is to create value for those we have the privilege to serve:

• We take pride in our work
• We keep our promises and deliver
• We are driven to meaningfully innovate
• We succeed through inclusion and teamwork

Karuna Therapeutics is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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