Director of Supply Chain Planning and External Operations
3 days ago
Vericel Corporation, a leading developer of advanced therapies for sports medicine and severe burn care, seeks a seasoned supply chain professional to lead the design, implementation, and oversight of end-to-end supply chain planning and external supply chain capabilities. Reporting to the VP, Supply Chain, this role requires a strategic thinker with expertise in materials management, budgeting, and forecasting, as well as experience with ERP systems, 3PL, and CMO oversight.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and implement global Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) and External Supply Chain key supply chain business practices and systems.
- Establish and maintain strategic relationships with CMOs and supply partners, including contract management, planning, compliance, and operations oversight.
- Oversee all Supply Chain agreements through contract management.
- Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) in alignment with company and operational goals, maintain and report applicable delivery metrics, and conduct periodic Business Reviews with each critical supplier/service provider.
- Drive continuous improvement and Operational Excellence culture through self-detecting and self-correcting processes and systems.
- Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks through formal risk management and business continuity planning.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in production operations management or related field.
- Supply Chain Management certification(s) (e.g., CSCP, CPIM, SCOR-P, CPM, etc.).
- Minimum of 10 years practical experience in Materials Planning and Purchasing in a Biopharmaceutical/cGMP environment.
- Minimum of 5 years of organizational leadership experience.
- Strong analytical and strategic problem-solving skills, with great attention to detail and the ability to drive timely and fact-based cross-functional decision making in complex, high-consequence scenarios.
- Expertise with budget, forecasting, and materials management.
- Demonstrated expertise with ERP systems, 3PL, and CMO oversight.
- Experience with compliant serialization in an FDA DSCSA environment.
- Highly effective and professional communication skills with employees and supplier representatives at all levels.
- A leadership approach that inspires confidence, credibility, and trust internally and externally.
- Travel of up to 20% expected.
Vericel Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and a VEVRAA federal contractor, desiring priority referrals of protected veterans for job openings at all locations within the state.
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