Manager, Global Materials Planning
AstraZeneca

Introduction to role

At AstraZeneca's Oncology R&D division, we follow the science to explore and innovate. We are working towards treating, preventing, modifying, and even curing some of the world's most complex diseases. Here we have the potential to grow our pipeline and positively impact the lives of billions of patients around the world. We are committed to making a difference and have built our business around our passion for science. Now we are fusing data and technology with the latest scientific innovations to achieve the next wave of breakthroughs.

Accountabilities

As the Global Materials Planner, you will be responsible for all elements of planning cell therapy raw materials used in manufacturing, QC, and development across multiple manufacturing and development sites in our cell therapy network. You will create and execute materials planning processes to support on-time delivery to patients. You will report to the Associate Director, Cell Therapy Global Planning. This position can be based in CA (Santa Monica or Tarzana), or Gaithersburg, MD with at least three days per week onsite.

What you'll do:

• Lead materials planning of critical manufacturing and QC cell therapy materials across the manufacturing and development network

• Set up a schedule for ordering materials from suppliers, working with Purchasing for purchase order execution

• Monitor and balance inventory levels across the cell therapy network per demand and inventory policy, managing risk to ensure availability for production and development

• Work with manufacturing sites to adjust materials supply plans based on local constraints

• Manage planning assumptions such as consumption, Bill of Materials, lead time, and testing to ensure uninterrupted supply for cell therapy production

• Support and implement processes for inventory planning, inventory management, Bill Of Materials, master data management, Kanban, materials flows, and other related capabilities

• Support new material qualification efforts, tech transfer projects, and process improvements

• Report on materials inventory, supply, and scrap risks, providing routine metrics

• Develop and manage raw materials demand forecasts shared with key suppliers.

• Manage and escalate material supply risks. Collaborate to develop mitigation plans.

• Analyze consumption and supply trends to optimize planning process and planning assumptions

Essential Skills/Experience

• Knowledgeable with cGxP and regulatory regulations and compliance requirements for cell therapy and pharmaceutical industry

• ERP and Planning System experience

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required; experience with advanced functions and data analysis is a plus.

• Interactive skills to foster collaboration with internal teams and external suppliers.

• Professional certifications like CPIM or APICS are a plus

Required Education and Experience

• 7+ years with BS/BA, or 5+ years with MS/MA or MBA

• Direct experience and working knowledge in planning, materials requirements planning, production scheduling in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry, cell therapy preferred.

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Cell Therapy Experience

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

Thrive in a place where the brightest and most curious minds seamlessly come together in our inclusive environment. Here all doors are open, and every voice is heard. From working side-by-side with academia to innovating with biotech, we are forever expanding our horizons. By sharing and increasing our knowledge we are empowered to be the best we can be and accelerate progress.

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The annual base pay for this position ranges from $80,868 - $121,302. 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 (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). 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.

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.