What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Supply Chain position at Werfen?
Overview
Werfen
Werfen is a growing, family-owned, innovative company founded in 1966 in Barcelona, Spain. We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant. Through our Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) business line, we research, develop, and manufacture customized assays and biomaterials. We operate directly in 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Our Headquarters and Technology Centers are located in the US and Europe, and our workforce is more than 7,000 strong.
This position is responsible for leadership of the Waukesha Supply Chain operations to include Planning, Scheduling, Inventory Management, Logistics/Distribution, Purchasing, and P&L accountability and ownership. Brings a corporate-level mindset to understand and address all internal and external Customer needs. Develop, maintain, and report all SIOP and Supply Chain KPIs, while also driving a mindset of continuous improvement, professional growth, and development. Ensure a strong focus on Quality, Regulatory, and cGMP compliance.
If you are eager to join an organization where your talents and expertise will be highly rewarded, and if you meet our qualifications to excel in this position, we want to hear from you. Contact us today!
This position is not eligible for sponsorship for work authorization . Therefore, if you will require sponsorship from us for work authorization now or in the future, we cannot consider your application at this time .
Supply Chain Operations Manager (Production Management / Purchasing / Inventory Control / Distribution Shipping)
Responsibilities
Key Accountabilities:
- Works with Quality to address issues with suppliers related to compliance.
- Lead from an expectation that Quality, Compliance and Safety are core values. Ensure supply chain is compliant with FDA regulations and defined Werfen SOPs.
- Work directly with members of the Operations Leadership Team to manage timely product flow throughout all stages of production from raw materials to finished goods.
- Drive supply chain excellence and efficiency by eliminating waste and non value added work across Immucor’s supply chain network from purchasing through distribution.
- Lead analysis to identify drivers for scrap/destruction and reduce them significantly. Ensure link in demand forecasting worldwide.
- Create meaningful metrics and transparency into all areas of manufacturing to analyze and drive Just In Time (JIT) inventory practices, meet cycle demand, and satisfy customer expectations.
- Manage production planning functions from raw material to finished goods.
- Ensure that cycle counts are executed timely across the entire supply chain to ensure accurate inventory valuation and availability of components for supply chain continuity.
- Lead efforts to ensure our manufacturing processes and infrastructure are robust enough to handle our growth, customer expectations, and alignment with corporate strategy and tie “full circle” with our procurement and order fulfillment needs.
- Actively manage daily and tactical supply chain operations to ensure that any delays in supply resulting from deviations and other manufacturing bottlenecks are addressed timely to meet ship cycle commitments 100% of the time.
Supply Chain Operations Manager (Production Management / Purchasing / Inventory Control / Distribution Shipping)
Qualifications
Minimum Knowledge & Experience required for the position:
- Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) from four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Stakeholder management skills and ability to influence and negotiate with a wide range of audiences
- Experience identifying, implementing, and managing business metrics
- APICS or ISM certification - preferred
- Solid computer skills with proficiency in MS Office products
- Understand and follow standards of SOX, FDA, CFR, and ISO.
Supply Chain Operations Manager (Production Management / Purchasing / Inventory Control / Distribution Shipping)
Werfen appreciates and values diversity. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V
We operate directly in over 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Annual revenue is approximately $2 billion and more than 5,000 employees around the world comprise our Werfen team.
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