Manager, Supply Chain

2 months ago


The Woodlands, United States Asahi Kasei America Inc Full time
The Asahi Kasei Group operates with a commitment of creating for tomorrow. Our business sectors, Material, Homes, and Health Care, contribute to the development of society by anticipating the changing needs of those around the world. We look for candidates that offer a fresh perspective and a variety of skills to help us achieve our commitment.

Bionova is a rapidly growing, biologics CDMO focused on developing and manufacturing recombinant protein products using mammalian cell culture processes. Our business success is built on bringing together top scientific talent, arming them with the best available tools, and setting them loose in an agile, energized culture focused on solving difficult client problems. Because our success depends on our ability to exceed our clients' expectations, we look for candidates with an innate desire to serve. Adaptability and an interest in transformative action are also common attributes among our team. Bionova became a subsidiary of Asahi Kasei Medical in May 2022, a division of Tokyo-based Asahi Kasei Group. This acquisition has enabled Bionova to greatly accelerate growth of the business, both in capacity of current service offerings and expansion into new service offerings.

Company:
Bionova Scientific LLC

Job Description:

Company Summary:

Bionova is a rapidly growing, biologics CDMO focused on developing and manufacturing recombinant protein products. As part of our business expansion plan, we are building a state-of-the-art facility that specializes in the development and manufacturing of Plasmid DNA. This facility will be equipped with cutting-edge technology and staffed by a team of highly skilled professionals who are dedicated to advancing the field of Plasmid DNA process development and manufacturing. Our business success is built on bringing together top talent, arming them with the best available tools, and setting them loose in an agile, energized culture focused on solving difficult client challenges.

Because our success depends on our ability to exceed our clients' expectations, we look for candidates with an innate desire to serve. Adaptability and an interest in transformative action are also common attributes among our team.

Position Summary:

The Supply Chain Manager will play a critical role in managing procurement and planning aspects for our new site in The Woodlands, TX (in the Houston metro area). Responsibilities will include processing purchase requisitions and purchase orders, maintaining supplier relationships, monitoring supply chain metrics and overseeing inventory levels. The role interfaces with cross-functional teams and clients.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Maintain strong working relationships and communications with supplier base to monitor open purchase orders, ensuring on-time deliveries.
  • Use metrics and qualitative analysis to monitor and improve supply chain processes.
  • Manage appropriate inventory levels.
  • Processing Purchase Requests & Purchase Orders.
  • Manage Consumption-based planning (min/max replenishments) for Plasmid DNA process.
  • Manage Demand-driven planning based on Bills of Materials for Plasmid DNA and recombinant protein projects.
  • Interface with functional teams at The Woodlands, TX and Fremont, CA sites plus clients as needed.

Working Conditions:

This role would be based in The Woodlands, TX. It is an onsite role, open to a hybrid arrangement provided that the incumbent can be on site at least 3 days per week. Occasional travel may be required.

This position is primarily in an office setting. The role requires walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, and crouching. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 25 pounds independently.

Qualifications:
  • Minimum 5-7 years of related experience in a Pharmaceutical or Biotech manufacturing environment preferred
  • Minimum 2 years of people and/or project management experience
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
  • Exhibits strong judgement to plan, prioritize and organize a diversified workload
  • Ability to anticipate and plan for needs of various departments including Process Development, Manufacturing and Quality
  • Attention to detail and applies consistent, effective follow-up skills on multiple projects
  • Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills to work with all levels of employees and to effectively manage vendor relations
  • Proficiency in using Microsoft 365 apps, especially Excel and MS Teams
  • Experience using an ERP system to perform transactions and obtain/analyze reports
  • Ability to write and revise Standard Operating Procedures
  • Ability to work in a start-up like environment, help establish new processes, not just experience with existing processes
  • Preferred: Experience with QAD ERP system
  • Preferred: Advanced experience with Excel and pivot tables

As an equal opportunity employer, Asahi Kasei believes a diverse workforce will provide us with the ability to continuously support the changes in the economy, society, and environment.

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