Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.POSITION SUMMARYResponsible for direct leadership over Grifols Biologicals LLC (GB) Production and Packaging Planning, Raw Material/ Commodity Planning, Global Supply of Finished Product, Inventory Control and Distribution operations, focusing on developing and improving the supply chain to meet business and customer needs while ensuring compliance with applicable quality and regulatory requirements.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Responsible for overseeing the production and packaging planning, Raw Material/ Commodity Planning, Global Supply of Finished Product , inventory control/warehousing and distribution functions.
Responsible to receive the monthly Global Supply Plan, translate that into a refreshed production and materials plan which meets the current, approved plan for production filling and product release.
Develop, implement and maintain a performance dashboard that includes metrics to clearly identify operational performance, functional goals, and opportunities for improvement, and be able to provide progress reports to executive management.
Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Materials Management group, evaluating performance towards the achievement of production goals while maintaining regulatory compliance and minimizing errors.
Develop, execute, and implement supply chain strategies for continuous improvement and risk mitigation/management.
Develop and improve hand-off processes between functional groups related to process and product transitions to ensure compliance with quality and regulatory requirements while maintaining project schedules and controlling cost.
Serve as an internal resource in matters related to expense reduction initiatives and value analysis.
Participate in regulatory and internal inspections/audits including providing written responses as applicable for areas of responsibility.
Maintain current knowledge of regulatory and industry standards, trends and advancements through independent reading and training
Build organizational competency and succession plans and conduct performance reviews of personnel
Build strong relationships with key functional groups within GB, our sister manufacturing facilities, Global Supply Planning, Sales and Commercial Teams.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/SKILLS & EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, Material Science, Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering or closely related scientific/ technical discipline. APICS CPIM certification desirable. Masters in Business Administration a plus.
Minimum of 10 years experience in industrial production planning, inventory control and Integrated Business Planning (IBP) – preferably in an FDA regulated manufacturing facility – pharmaceutical, biologics, biotech, or medical device industry.
Minimum 5 years of managerial experience – preferably in an FDA regulated environment.
Expertise in material and process flow knowledge (theory of constraints, lead time, transit times, 2 tier supply, etc.) and cost drivers.
Experience handling strategic sourcing, negotiation of complex business issues and risk assessments a plus.
Strong knowledge of cGMPs, FDA regulations, and industry guidelines, as well as international regulatory guidelines.
Strong background knowledge of supply base for chemicals, filters and tubing used in pharmaceuticals / biologics / nutraceuticals industry preferred.
Excellent verbal and written communication. Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
Strong interpersonal skills with ability to interact with all levels of personnel in a professional manner required.
Demonstrated leadership skills with ability to motivate, guide, train, coach and develop subordinates.
Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and spreadsheet skills, including cost modeling. Ability to analyze detail and perform structured decision-making on a daily basis.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and handle an ever changing, fast paced, high stress critical work environment while maintaining professionalism.
Ability to read and understand specification sheets, drawings, regulations (cGMP, QS, ISO).
Willing to travel domestically and internationally up to 20%.
The estimated pay scale for the Director of Materials Management, Grifols Biologicals role based in Los Angeles, CA, is $177,000 - $215,000/ per year. Additionally, the position is eligible to participate in up to 30% of the company bonus pool. We offer a wide variety of benefits including, but not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, up to 5% 401(K) match and tuition reimbursement. Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on education, experience, skillset, knowledge, where the role is performed, internal equity and market data. We are committed to offering our employees opportunities for professional growth and career progression. Grifols is a global healthcare organization with employees in 30 countries focused on patient health and providing impactful results. Since our humble beginnings in 1909, Grifols has been a family company that prides itself on its family-like culture. Our company has more than tripled over the last 10 years, and you can grow with us!This job description is accurate at the date of publication and may change over time. It is not intended as an exhaustive description of the job. Other duties may be assigned and qualifications required may change.Third Party Agency and Recruiter Notice:Agencies that present a candidate to Grifols must have an active, nonexpired, Grifols Agency Master Services Agreement with the Grifols Talent Acquisition Department. Additionally, agencies may only submit candidates to positions that they have been engaged to work on by a Grifols Recruiter. All resumes must be sent to a Grifols Recruiter under these terms or they will be considered a Grifols candidate.Grifols provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristic or status protected by law. We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with arrests or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.Learn more about Grifols (https://www.grifols.com/en/what-we-do)Req ID: 517110Type: Regular Full-TimeJob Category: Purchasing/Procurement