Supply Chain Associate

Overview

About the Organization Associates of Cape Cod, Inc. (ACC). Your Endotoxin Experts! Manufactures bacterial endotoxin and beta-glucan detection products. The Company offers enzymes, muco-polysaccharides, monoclonal antibodies and glyco-conjugates, endoglycosidases, and exo-glycosidases, as well as limulus amebocyte lysate products. ACC serves customers worldwide.

This Supply Chain Management (SCM) position is responsible for leading the Inventory cycle counting (CC) program at ACC within established procedures and processes. This includes being on hand during the CC process and developing and maintaining a quarterly analysis of the items counted and a yearly ABC analysis. The role supports data management of Lysate inventory, continuously monitors lysate storage space capacity, supports quarterly analysis of Lysate inventory levels, and facilitates movement of frozen inventory to the approved off-site storage location.

It may also have responsibilities within the eDMS to function as the initiator for Quality Events and Change Controls for the Supply Chain department. Additional responsibilities may include supporting the procurement process as backup to place maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) purchase orders for expense items (Kanban), aided by compliance with purchasing SOPs for placement of inventoried raw materials, and providing support with supplier qualification and monitoring.

Provide a high quality of service and ethics. This role works closely with the Production Planning Manager, Logistics Manager, Senior Production Manager, LAL Manufacturing Manager, and Materials Planning Supervisor.

• Implementation of the Cycle Count process within the established ACC procedures – must work closely with SCM, Production, and QA Departments.
• Reconciliation of all Cycle Counts found to be discrepant during the cycle counting process.
• Generate and maintain a detailed analysis of the items CC’d during each financial quarter.
• Develop competency and independence with planning and coordinating the annual Physical Inventory at fiscal year end.
• Develop competency and independence within ACC’s Data Management System (DMS) as it relates to bills of material, routings, and item masters.
• Participate in the development, update, and implementation of SOPs to support the Inventory Management function.
• Maintain departmental metrics related to the Inventory Management function.
• Accurately maintain the DMS through posting of Transactions (e.g., Adjustments and Variances), Transfers, and Bin Transfers within the reporting period.
• Support detailed analysis of Lysate inventory, storage capacity, and off-site movements.
• Support data management of Lysate inventory – collaborate with Production, Bleed, and QC Departments.
• Participate in the development, update, and implementation of SOPs to support the SCM and Purchasing departments.
• Develop competency and independence within ACC’s eQMS as it relates to quality events and change controls.
• Other activities (e.g., investigations, complaints) to aid in the support of the SCM team as assigned.

• Support purchasing as required.
• Support material planning as required.
• Support logistics as required.

• Above average skills using MS Office products Word & Excel
• Exposure to a Data Management System (preferably Microsoft Dynamics GP)
• Knowledge of the supply chain process.
• Ability to do multiple data analysis.
• Ability to build effective relationships with internal customers.
• Ability to work with online Quality Management and Document Control Systems (preferably Qumas)
• Effective working in a team environment.
• Close interaction with a wide range of personalities
• Detail oriented
• Strong organizational skills
• Good communications skills
• Able to work independently or as part of a team within a fast-paced deadline environment
• Ability to lift at least 25 lbs.
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to be flexible and shift direction easily

• A minimum of a college degree (preferred) or an equivalent combination of experience and education required.
• 2-3 years’ experience working in manufacturing, preferably in a…