Director, Franchise Lead Supply Chain (Remote / Home Based)

Overview

The Supply Chain Director Franchise lead has responsibility for the performance and supply of a portfolio of commercial Jazz brands.

This includes brands manufactured in our internal network as well as through our external network of CMOs.

This role will build cross functional relationships and will lead / support matrix teams to ensure continuity of supply.

This role will define the supply strategy for brands through to a tactical operational plan that will be executed by the Operational teams.

This role will drive scenario planning, risk assessment and mitigation plans in alignment with broader tech ops and corporate priorities

Responsibilities

Report to the Senior Director Global Supply Chain Network Planning

Responsible for overseeing and managing the end to end supply chain for a Franchise portfolio of Jazz products

Role covers all aspects of planning, procurement, distribution in compliance with applicable GxP and other regulations

Hands-on experience in end-to-end supply chain management, including demand planning, production scheduling, and inventory management on qualified ERP systems eg SAP.

Responsible for Commercial brand supply continuity

Responsible for the accurate execution of Procurement / planning activities on SAP

Translate the product supply strategy through to tactical execution

Develop supply scenarios and responses to local / global events

Responsible for Commercial brand scorecard and performance metrics

Agree strategy and Manage inventory across the manufacturing and supply network

Ensure compliance across all aspects of SC scope - regulatory, quality, finance, trade etc

Lead the Franchise planning team to execute the tactical plans based on agreed strategy

Responsible for planning and supply of raw materials, intermediates, components and finished goods for portfolio of Jazz products

Supports the Tech Ops relationship management for key supply chain vendors

Lead the implementation of Supply Chain systems and processes to manage the supply of all products including controlled drug product for patients

Lead the planning and scheduling of product with partners, ensuring timely supply of compliant product to patients and achieving supply chain business objectives as required

Manage performance, relationships and improvements with supply chain manufacturing and distribution partners through regular, structured communication processes including face to face meetings as required

Develop and implement metrics to monitor and record, using appropriate systems, usage of critical raw materials, API / drug substance and finished products and ensuring accuracy of information to assist with supply chain decision making

Manage the relationship with commercial partners and other functions to understand and obtain demand forecasts

Develop and lead the S&OP, MRP and other supply management processes implementation to ensure patient supply

Responsible for supply chain compliance with GxP, trade, financial and other regulations to ensure continued patient supply

Identify, contribute to and lead projects with other functions (such as Tech Ops, QA, RA, Finance etc) as required to achieve supply chain objectives

Lead other Supply Chain projects as identified and required.

Demonstrate Jazz management competencies (technical, planning, communication, interpersonal, leading, judgment skills)

Qualifications

Strong understanding and experience in GMP pharmaceutical supply chain management

Strong knowledge and experience of using ERP systems such as SAP

Knowledge of product serialization implementation and operations

High level of customer orientation / understanding

Attention to detail and accuracy

Ability to influence internal and external constituents

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Able to prepare and deliver reports to Senior Management

Accountable to meet goals and objectives

Strong project management and organizational skills

Strong people skills and supportive of Jazz values