Supply Chain Manager

ADDENDUM:
Functional Supply Chain Analyst

• Serves as a functional leader and Designated Representative in Charge for regulatory compliance in a distribution center or warehouse. MUST MEET INDIVIDUAL STATE REQUIREMENTS TO HOLD DESIGNATED REPRESENTATTIVE IN CHARGE POSITION.

• A seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of area of specialization; resolves a wide range of issues.

• Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Networks with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise.

• Normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work, general instructions on new assignments.

• Responsible for troubleshooting issues, determining their underlying causes, and collaborating with other team members to develop effective solutions.

• Analyze key data to identify options for managing and developing the overall network and strategy.

• Support with analysis on key elements including demand, capability, and cost.

• Analyze customer types, demand geographies, asset utilization and efficiency, and activity-based costing.

• Assist in development of network strategy recommendations including optimal use of current assets, investments in new technology, expansion of capacity, etc.

• Develop compelling business cases for projects/programs based on analytics, through scenarios, cost/time/resources analysis.

• Gather, compile, and interpret data and present relevant assumptions to management.

• Cultivate and maintain successful relationships with other functional departments and business colleagues from various business units.

• Support in development of comprehensive implementation plan, includes capacity studies, studies for future state operations, detailed allocation plans, route and/or cross-dock optimizations, customer or territory re-alignments, and execution plan for each project.

• Develop continual data refresh, to enable up-to-date modeling analysis.

• Maintain Master Data.

• Provide network modeling expertise.

• Provide enough documentation for modeling efforts to explain the optimization journey.

• May assist junior-level staff with general tasks that require a better understanding of functions, as directed by immediate supervisor.

• May refer to senior-level staff for assistance with higher-level problems that may arise.

• Escalate issues to supervisor/manager for resolution, as deemed necessary.

• Review and comply with the Code of Business Conduct and all applicable company policies and procedures, local, state and federal laws and regulations.

• Assist with various projects as assigned by direct supervisor.

• Other duties as assigned.

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

Supports FMCNA's mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy. Adheres to the FMCNA Compliance Program, including following all regulatory and division/company policy requirements.

Responsible for managing inventory in the clinical setting. Responsible for key relationships with vendors and forecasting. Creates policies and procedures in for inventory control and forecasting. Manages cross-functional initiatives including the implementation of new programs, initiatives, products and technology.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Generating an SKU-level forecast for all pharmaceuticals

  • Incorporating historical and market trends and seasonality

  • Collaborating with internal stakeholders (Finance, Medical, Procurement)

  • Collaborating with external stakeholders (key vendors/medical/pharmaceutical suppliers)

  • Aligning forecast against inventory targets and contractual commitments

  • Coordinating with replenishment planner to ensure target service levels

• Developing and managing the relationship with counterparts at key vendors/medical/pharmaceutical suppliers

• Balance inventory against forecasted volumes and refrigeration capacity at clinics

• Resolve ESA supply issues at clinics

• Effectively manage relationship with third party distributors to develop ongoing communication, build rapport, and to coordinate distribution to clinic network

• Assemble data, coordinate necessary meetings, and…