Supply Chain Supervisor

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Location:

Tempe, Arizona, US

Department:
Supply Chain

Description:

At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life‑saving and life‑enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun.

A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?

There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.

We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.

In this role, you will plan and prepare production schedules for the manufacture of device components for pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical and medical device companies. Analyze production specifications, plant capacity data, and determine manufacturing processes, tools, and other resource requirements. Plan and schedule workflow for production according to established manufacturing capability and lead times. Plan sequence of production, sterilization, and other manufacturing operations for guidance of production workers.

Confer with department supervisors to determine status of assigned projects. Expedite operations that delay schedules and alters schedules to meet unforeseen conditions. Prepare lists of required materials, tools, and equipment. Prepare purchase orders to obtain materials required in processes.

• Supervise and execute the S&OP activities to drive customer satisfaction and expose internal risk. Manage Supply Planning activities related to Rough Cut Capacity Planning (RCCP)/Capacity Modeling and inventory management across raw materials, WIP and Finished Goods.
• Facilitate cross functional alignment through supply review processes to ensure accurate forecasting and coordinated inventory management across departments.
• Serve as the key driver for projecting revenue on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Collaborate with the Sales Department to analyze future demand and align internal production efforts to meet customer requirements.
• Establishes relationships with the customers and suppliers in pursuit of win‑win results.
• Engage with cross functional teams daily, including Operations, Engineering and Quality.
• Utilize advanced data analytics skills, including proficiency in Excel and Power BI tools, to drive decision‑making.
• Direct the management of suppliers and the procurement of direct and indirect materials to support operational needs.
• Foster collaborative, strategic relationships with supplier‑customer partners along the supply chain to ensure seamless execution of demand.
• Resolve imbalances between production schedules and customer demand by recommending network options to support efficiencies.
• Analyze standard KPI trends at regional and plant levels to inform strategic decisions.
• Lead monthly execution meetings to focus on yearly KPI targets and monthly trends, driving actionable insights and improvements.
• Undertake other duties as assigned to support operational and strategic goals.

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business or relevant field required
• Master's Degree In related field preferred

• Minimum 5 years 5 – 8 years prior experience required

• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Detail oriented with exceptional time management and multi‑tasking ability.
• Proven ability to develop reports and analyze data to initiate problem solving.
• Must be analytical and data driven in the decision‑making…