Director / Sr. Director, Supply Chain

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Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.

 

 

Director,Supply Chain

The Director, GTI Supply Chain Planning is responsible for directing and coordinating global, cross-functional teams focused on developing effective production and supply plans that deliver results which are consistent with company objectives contributing to annual sales of $1.8 billion. This includes development, communication and tactical execution of the long-term Production Plan and Master Production schedule, impacting the overall profit and ensure alignment with the strategic direction of the overall organization. In addition, this position oversees the compliance of MRP (SAP) systems in accordance with Company Policies and SOP's by directing GTI's Global Master Data activities.  This person must have an extensive knowledge of complex plasma processing and be able to analyze and offer contingency plans when situations arise that may impact the supply plan.  The Director GTI Supply Chain Planning must be able to analyze, manage, motivate, negotiate, and initiate complex situations in order to support company success.  As guided by the objectives of the company, the Director, GTI Supply Chain Planning plays a significant role as it relates to insuring the proper process controls, reports and systems are in place, allowing flexibility to demand signals while optimizing revenue plans and on-time delivery metrics.

 

Primary responsibilities for role:

• Oversee the tactical execution of Supply Chain planning activities across Grifols GTI Manufacturing operations including; development and execution of  budget and long term production plans maximizing product throughput and capacity utilization; coordination of the S & OP activities with Sales, Marketing & Finance ensuring that the strategic, operational and financial targets of the company are supported appropriately.                                               
• Directs the Sales and Operation Planning (S&OP) process for GTI supply and participates in overall enterprise S&OP process.                    
• Directs preparation of detailed production schedules, manufacturing activity levels and establishes priorities for Production and Quality. Monitors manufacturing performance against budget and communicates issues and alternative solutions that require corrective action.
• Pro-actively oversee the management of inventory and working capital requirements through planning & reporting, assessment of cycle time and de-bottlenecking CIP initiatives.   
• Coordinates with Finance to develop WIP inventory budgets and forecasts that support requirements of production plans and DOH targets. Pro-actively oversee the management of inventory and working capital requirements through planning & reporting, assessment of cycle time and de-bottlenecking CIP initiatives.
• Oversees coordination with Procurement to ensure production plan changes are updated to ensure the appropriate requirements for purchased goods and materials.
• Coordinate with Contract Management and other Site functions as required to ensure all third-party contract manufacturing requirements are met.
• Actively participates and coordinates Supply Planning support to Operations, product Life Cycle Management and functional systems (i.e. SAP) projects     
• Direct and manage the activities of the Supply Planning and Global Master Data Teams of twelve.
• Provide strategic direction to GTI's Global Master Data team who manages configuration of materials and vendor master data in SAP, in accordance with Global financial policies and standard operating procedures for GTI.      

 

Additional Responsibilities:

• Provide support and counseling to other Grifols NA organizations

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of supply chain management methods and processes, including Sales and Operation Planning (S & OP), business processes, production planning and inventory control. 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills. 
• Excellent quantitive and analytical skills. 
• Ability to analyze and interpret data.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize rapidly in a fast-paced dynamic environment with short dea