Supply Chain Manager

With its beginnings in a family run pharmacy in Correggio, Italy in the 1920s, Recordati is now a global pharmaceutical company, listed on the Italian stock exchange, with over 4,500 employees and turnover of over Euro 2bn.

We are a group of like-minded, passionate individuals who go to extraordinary lengths for our patients, customers, partners, investors and the people across the globe who we serve. We develop and commercialise medicines to serve people living with common diseases, as well as those living with some of the rarest, in around 150 countries.

At Recordati, our mantra is simple. We've always believed that health, and the opportunity to live life to the fullest, is a right, not a privilege. Whether that is for common diseases or the rarest - we want to give people the opportunity to be the best version of themselves.

This drive will never stop. Together, we will always be reimagining tomorrow - with new ideas, new technologies and new innovations to fight diseases.

Recordati. Unlocking the full potential of life.

This position is with Recordati Rare Diseases, Inc. (RRD), North America, an affiliate of Recordati

Recordati Rare Diseases, Inc. (RRD) develops high-impact therapies for rare diseases, focusing on providing treatments to underserved communities in the U.S. Our mission is to mitigate the impact of rare diseases through increased awareness, better diagnoses, and improved treatment access in endocrinology, metabolic, hematology and oncology franchises. RRD is dedicated to fostering a dynamic work environment that promotes professional growth and a significant impact on patients' lives.

Reporting Structure

Reports To:

Associate Director, Technical Operations, Supply Chain

Direct Reports:
None

Area Managed:
Supply Chain

Overview

The Supply Chain Manager will manage and oversee all transportation needs, including domestic transportation and import/export requirements. The Supply Chain Manager will generate PO requests and assemble all required shipping documentation per approved shipping specifications. The Supply Chain Manager will execute inventory movements in the RRD inventory management system. The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for data loading and all supply planning activities in SAP IBP.

The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for month-end inventory reconciliation and distribution reporting. The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for serialization set-up with CMO's and distribution partners, as well as verification of serialization shipments in Trace Link for RRD inventory prior to release to distribution.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

* Serve as distribution subject matter expert for serialization technical requirements.

* Monitor inventory levels and oversee completion of all inventory transactions.

* Conduct regular inventory analyses to solve inventory problems.

* Develop inventory policies and procedures that support RRD's commercial needs while ensuring product efficacy, safety, and full compliance with all Regulatory and cGMP requirements.

* Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions for all supply chain driven activities.

* Manage posting of documents in Track Via to support shipping and distribution activities between RRD and CMOs/3PLs. Report on Supply Chain KPIs and metrics.

* Manage destruction (or coordinate donation) of obsolete product. Ensure that all actions in full compliance with regulatory requirements.

* Coordinate and manage physical cycle counts. Build relationships with third-party providers to ensure that counts are done correctly, completely, and to RRD's specifications.

* Work closely with Finance, Distribution and Operations teams to implement a best-in-class cycle counting program.

* Work closely with the Finance team to accomplish successful month-end, quarter-end and year-end financial close.

* Establish, maintain and report departmental metrics. Communicate with stakeholders as appropriate.

* Analyze usage reports and production reports to optimize inventory management.

* Work collaboratively with vendors and service providers ensure consistent adherence to RRD's quality standards and GMP principles.

* Analyze existing business processes; recommend and implement sustainable improvements.

* Perform additional duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

* Bachelor's degree required;
Supply Chain Management or Bachelors of Science preferred

* 3+ years' experience in inventory planning within pharmaceuticals, preferably rare disease.

* Experience in organizing and managing international shipments

* Experience in inventory management and reconciliation

* Technical experience in complying with Drug Supply Chain Security Act

* Professional certification in one or more of the following fields recommended:

CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional)

CPIM (Certified in Production and Inventory Management)

Logistics Management

Knowledge and Skills

* Candidate must have full understanding of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) functionality and…