As a Global Materials Planning Lead for Cell Therapy, you will drive the strategic planning and execution of our innovative cell therapy products across the global supply chain. You will combine your expertise in supply chain management with a passion for making a difference in patients' lives. 

The Global Materials Planning Lead will plan direct, QC testing, and development materials across multiple Cell Therapy sites.  You will oversee all materials planning processes to support on-time delivery to manufacturing, testing, and development actives.  You will report to the Senior Director, Cell Therapy Global Planning and will lead material planners in ensuring timely and accurate supply signals to our vendors.  You will be based in Santa Monica, CA or Los Angeles (Tarzana), CA or Gaithersburg, MD with at least three days per week onsite.

Responsibilities:

Be the responsible planning lead for globally managed raw materials that serve our Cell Therapy sites. Coordinate with the buyers to ensure on-time order placement and receipt. 

Set up and mature global materials planning processes and systems across manufacturing sites, including material assumptions and inventory policies. 

Develop people, process and systems capabilities for raw materials planning using SAP 

Execute and lead periodic material planning cycle standard work and tools in alignment with S&OP 

Develop metrics and report on raw material inventory, supply projections, scrap, and expiry across the network 

Manage and report materials and supplier risks with mitigation plans 

Support supplier mid-term and long-range forecasting with Material Buyers 

Collaborate with Global Planning on change  management from introduction of new materials, second suppliers and tech transfers. 

 Lead process improvements in supply chain. 

Collaborate with Global Buyers and Site supply chain on Supply Strategies, Vendor health, and Quality events. Support escalations and resolutions for assigned materials. 

Analyze trends to develop and implement materials planning process improvements 

Support inventory management according to the network strategy across multiple warehouses  

Support Site planning activities as needed.  

Education & Experience: 

Minimum supply chain experience of 10+ years with a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, Sciences, Engineering, or equivalent experience or 8+ years with MS/MA or MBA 

Knowledgeable with cGxP and regulatory and compliance requirements in regulated industry. 

Pharmaceutical and/or Cell therapy experience

High proficiency in ERP (SAP preferred) and Planning Systems 

Experience with advanced Excel functions and data analysis is beneficial 

Experience managing a team of direct reports 

  

Preferred

 CPIM or CSCM Certification or equivalent. 

Previous experience in end-end value chain planning 

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills 

Lean certification. 

Analytical tool such as SMART sheet, Power BI, and Tableau 

The annual base pay for this position ranges from $117,294 to $175,941. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program. Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

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Date Posted

14-Feb-2025

Closing Date

15-Mar-2025Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.