Supply Chain Manager

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 communicate effectively with accountable groups (e.g.

Clinical Ops, Finance, Procurement) to ensure smooth replenishment process


* Design and generate PAR settings to be used for ongoing replenishment of goods


* Ensure, through active management of IntelliOrder, PAR settings are correctly incorporated into SAP system


* Monitor and find opportunities to improve the following KPIs:
+ Forecast accuracy
+ Shipments versus volume commitments
+ Days-of-supply versus defined targets
+ On time in full to DCs
+ On time in full to clinics


* Address and proactively mitigate clinic issues


* Improving upon current documentation and SOPs for supply chain planning processes and systems including
+ Medication scanning/perpetual inventory
+ Automated replenishment of clinic back room supplies


* Ensuring compliance with DSCSA requirements
+ Addressing inquiries from regulatory agencies in relation to DSCSA
+ Developing solutions to streamline compliance with regulations


* Other duties as assigned

Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations.  See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:


* The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters...