Manager, 3PL Distribution and Inventory Management
BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.About the role
Who We Are
BioMarin is a global biotechnology company that relentlessly pursues bold science to translate genetic discoveries into new medicines that advance the future of human health.
Since our founding in 1997, we have applied our scientific expertise in understanding the underlying causes of genetic conditions to create transformative medicines, using a number of treatment modalities.
Using our unparalleled expertise in genetics and molecular biology, we develop medicines for patients with significant unmet medical need. We enlist the best of the best – people with the right technical expertise and a relentless drive to solve real problems – and create an environment that empowers our teams to pursue bold, innovative science. With this distinctive approach to drug discovery, we’ve produced a diverse pipeline of commercial, clinical and preclinical candidates that have well-understood biology and provide an opportunity to be first-to-market or offer a substantial benefit over existing therapeutic options.
About Technical Operations
BioMarin’s Technical Operations group is responsible for creating our drugs for use in clinical trials and for scaling production of those drugs for the commercial market. These engineers, technicians, scientists and support staff build and maintain BioMarin’s cutting-edge manufacturing processes and sites, provide quality assurance and quality control to ensure we meet regulatory standards, and procure the needed goods and services to support manufacturing and coordinating the worldwide movement of our drugs to patients.
Manager, 3PL Distribution and Inventory Management
Remote role, Travel estimated at up to 15%
SUMMARY DESCRIPTIONThe Manager, 3PL Distribution and Inventory Management is a key role as part of the Regional Logistics. This position will have responsibilities across the clinical, commercial, and development science areas related to external warehousing (3PL / 4PL) and inventory management. The Manager, 3PL Distribution and Inventory Management is responsible for overseeing and managing external warehouse operations and ensuring inventory is appropriately controlled and managed at facilities under their remit. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of external partnership associated with distribution activities. Note that individual responsibilities may include all or part of responsibilities defined below depending on individual experience and abilities and may change to best support on going business needs. RESPONSIBILITIESSupply Chain Activities:
- Oversee, consult, and engage on supply chain activities within 3PLs and distribution centers (DCs).
- Implement best practices and fit-for-purpose work instructions (WIs), risk assessments (RAs), and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Contract and Cost Management:
- Manage contracts and costs associated with 3PL and 4PL providers.
- Negotiate terms and conditions to ensure optimal cost management.
New Product Launches:
- Coordinate and manage new product launches within 3PLs and DCs.
- Ensure timely and efficient execution of launch plans.
- Continuous Improvement:
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives reflecting evolving business development and general projects.
- Implement strategies to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
- Ensure smooth integration and operational readiness.
- Relationship Building:
- Build and develop relationships with key distribution centers and impacted internal teams.
- Facilitate communication and collaboration to achieve business objectives.
- Expired/Obsolete Items Management:
- Document and process expired/obsolete items at applicable distribution center partners.
- Obtain necessary approvals from BioMarin.
- Cold Chain Logistics:
- Liaise with cold chain logistics on new shipping solutions and procurement for BioMarin activities at 3PL partners.
- Ensure compliance with cold chain and GDP requirements.
- Quality Management System (QMS):
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