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 while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• 10-15% travel is required.

SUPERVISION:

• Replenishment Planners/Supply chain analysts

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• APICS or related certifications preferred
• Lean Six Sigma training (Certification preferred)
• Healthcare experience a plus

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:       

• 6-8 years of experience working with Supplier Relationship Management and Quality Management System or Supply Chain Optimization in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Ability to work proficiently in a cross functional environment and matrix management organization leading and supporting multiple sites
• Demonstrated knowledge in supply planning, replenishment methods, inventory and supply chain management
• High proficiency in analytics, excel modeling, Microsoft Office applications and SAP experience required
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative decision making skills with an ability to influence internal and external partners
• Demonstrable autonomy and drive to operate independently when required, bringing clear thinking and reasoning in the decision making process.
• Self-starter with the ability to quickly learn about new processes with very little information provided
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• An analytic approach to problem solving; must be capable of extracting & manipulating data from information warehouses
• Must be a critical thinker and active listener with good time management skills in order to work with Suppliers and Project Management teams to define deliverables
• Strong project management skills
• Advanced knowledge of quality related tools including, but not limited to, SPC, AQP, DOE and Quality Systems
• Willingness to travel - primarily domestic.

EO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

EO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.