JOB DESCRIPTION

• Establishes effective materials management procedures for the plant. Establishes goals and objectives for improved performance of each reporting function. Responsible for compliance with cGMP within each responsibility center of each materials function.
• Central speaking partner for the Global Operation organization for the Melrose Park facility (including corporate SCM topics, Pharma Division bilateral meetings, product launches etc.)
• On an aggregated level responsible for the annual volume planning in close cooperation with the regional management and the controller community. This includes different "multisourcing activities" in the various SAP systems.
• Manages all aspects of SAP, relating to the APO (Advance Planning Optimizer), MM (Materials Management), PP (Production Planning), and WM (Warehouse Management) modules at the facility level, and acts as an SAP SME (Subject Matter Expert) resource at the corporate level
• Develops, establishes, and provides for the maintenance of reporting systems that relate to Supply Chain KPIs (including Service Level, Stock Outs, Net Working Capital, PPV etc.)
• Ensures that the Company standard practices and procedures are followed in connection with all Materials Department functions.
• Responsible for the motivation and development of subordinates to optimize their performance and their personal and professional growth. Provides an organization which will accomplish the above responsibilities and meets company objectives. Develops staff through orientation, training, establishing goals and objectives and standards of performance. Provides a working environment which is safe, motivational, consistent, and conducive to creativity. Provides appropriate recognition of contribution and performance.
• Manages the activities of the production planning and inventory control area to include developing a master manufacturing schedule which effectively utilizes the plant's capacity (future SAP project to roll out the SAP APO functions); providing a projected schedule which will maintain a level of finished goods in sufficient volume to minimize service problems and, at the same time, minimize investment; and maintaining an adequate supply of raw materials to support the schedule.
• Ensures proper production planning and scheduling programs to meet sales forecasts and to balance the level of manpower and machine requirements. Makes certain that deviations to the production schedule are investigated and properly followed up.
• Established and maintains purchasing practices and policies to ensure honest, fair and ethical relationships with our vendors. Keeps informed on legal matters, which affect purchasing policies and Sarbanes Oxley requirements. In all matters this needs to be done in close cooperation with strategic purchasing (Lead buyers)

• REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field. MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years supply chain and/or materials management experience with a proven record of achievement.
• Minimum of 7 years' experience in a regulated manufacturing environment, preferably pharmaceutical.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience managing direct reports.
• Must have thorough knowledge of SAP ERP; but, more specifically the APO, MM, PP, and WM modules. Prefer implementation experience.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of purchasing, production planning, inventory control, and distribution techniques and theory.

We offer an excellent salary and benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as life insurance, disability,401K with company match, andwellness program.

Fresenius Kabi is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, disabilities, or protected veteran status.