Senior Manager, Supply Chain Management

Our purpose is to bring hope to life by enabling life-changing therapies for patients around the globe, creating a healthier and happier tomorrow. Our mission is to work side by side with our customers in order to improve patients’ lives by bringing new biopharmaceuticals to market.

SUMMARY:

The Senior Manager, Warehouse Operations is responsible for the overall management of all Seattle site’s GMP warehouses, its warehouse managers and their teams. This role is a key member of the US Supply Chain and works in harmony with a cross-functional site team.

The incumbent will ensure the successful daily operations of all Seattle Site’s warehouses and manage its full operations including but not limited to inventory management and assessments, raw material dispensing and kitting, API and sample movements, manufacturing support, receiving, shipping, internal deliveries, create and maintain operational procedures, and key performance reporting while keeping a GMP mindset and adhering to compliance, safety and quality.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Primary point of contact and responsible for all Seattle warehouse operations.

• Lead the site’s inventory management program; and ensure accurate inventory controls, adherence to inventory metrics, KPI’s and the timely execution of daily cycle counts, biannual reconciliations and annual full physical counts on all controlled materials.

• Ensure the highest levels of customer service for all internal and external customers. Ensure shipping occurs timely, accurately and in a fashion that maintains client expectations.

• Act as a liaison between internal and external stakeholders on all matters related to Seattle warehouses including material audits (internal and external), client-facing activities and walkthroughs.

• Work in partnership with Finance, Quality, Manufacturing, and to resolve quality and supply chain issues associated with incoming GMP raw materials and interpret results.

• Ensure the safe, accurate and timely receipt and storage of all inbound and outbound logistics.

• Ability to understand and see how the parts connect to the whole operation and respond cross-functionally to meet production goals, quality standards and company values.

• Direct warehouse personnel to meet position responsibilities and oversee the development of associates.

• Maintain the physical condition of the warehouse and material handling equipment

• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by establishing, following and enforcing standards and procedures to comply with legal and company requirements.

• Recommend and develop plans and strategies for continuous improvement. Drives for results, and follows up to ensure ongoing performance standards and positive results are maintained.

• Conduct investigations related to materials management issues and implement corrective and preventative action plans to address deficient areas identified and to ensure adherence to compliance.

• Ensure Materials Control environment operates compliant with all health and safety standards, fire codes, materials handling standards, hazmat handling standards, as well as OSHA standards. Ensures department meets all expectations relative to training, and compliance centric measurable.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Advanced knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Standard Operating Procedures.

• Experience with warehouse management systems

• Working knowledge of inventory management systems, Kanban, min/max, and storage management.

• Demonstrated proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

• Good process, analytical and problem-solving skills

• Outstanding attention to detail and organizational skills

• Quick learner with ability to work cross-functionally and ensure successful execution of business requirements.

• Knowledge of high-performance team management, quality management, ability to coach and develop people and teams, including ability to progress individuals and groups into self-directed work teams

• Experience leading and managing people, performance management, interviewing and hiring

• Strong attention to detail and assistance in adjusting, locating errors, and resolution of inventory issues

• Ability to multi-task and exhibit great time management discipline

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree

• 10+ years of experience in GMP warehouse management and managing warehouse teams, in a regulated environment

• Expert in Inventory control and inventory management systems

• Trainer for Inventory system management and forklift certification (preferred)

COMPENSATION:

$108,080 - $148,610

Our culture at AGC Biologics is defined by the six core values: Knowledge, Trust, Quality, Ingenuity, Accountability and Teamwork. Our core values stem from our team members and are embedded into our DNA. They provide a common language and understanding of how we as an organization are connected across three continents. Our core values serve as a compass and reminder of how we achieve our purpose of bringing hope to life for patients around the globe. 

AGC Biologics is a leading global biopharmaceutical Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) with a strong commitment to delivering the highest standard of service as we work side-by-side with our clients and partners, every step of the way. We provide world-class development and manufacture of mammalian and microbial-based therapeutic proteins, plasmid DNA (pDNA), messenger RNA (mRNA), viral vectors, and genetically engineered cells. Our global network spans the U.S., Europe, and Asia, with cGMP-compliant facilities in Seattle, Washington; Boulder and Longmont, Colorado; Copenhagen, Denmark; Heidelberg, Germany; Milan, Italy; and Chiba, Japan. We currently employ more than 2,500 employees worldwide. Our commitment to continuous innovation fosters the technical creativity to solve our clients’ most complex challenges, including specialization in fast-track projects and rare diseases. AGC Biologics is the partner of choice. To learn more, visit www.agcbio.com.  Want to keep posted about our growth and learn more about our company? Follow us on LinkedIn and give us a quick Like on Facebook!

AGC Biologics offers a highly competitive compensation package and a friendly, collaborative culture that values personal initiative and professional achievement. AGC Biologics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.