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, Plasma Logistics Supply Planning

This position is based out of our office in Clayton, NC - 100% onsite

The overall responsibility for the Director, Plasma Supply Chain Planning is to provide leadership of the tactical operation and strategic alignment of Plasma Supply Planning within the Plasma Logistics Centers (PLCs) within Grifols Worldwide USA (GWWO). Responsibilities also include plasma inventory management and the facilitation of the IBP monthly process cycle.

• Provides guidance, mentorship, coaching, and support to facilitate the professional growth and development of employees through robust training programs and continued investment in employee advancement curriculum.

• Oversight of the tactical execution of Plasma Supply Chain Planning and facilitate the Plasma Supply IBP (Integrated Business Planning) activities in alignment with Global Plasma Procurement, Manufacturing Plants and External Customers, and Biopharma Business Operations, ensuring that the strategic, operational and financial targets of the company are supported appropriately.

• Responsible for the development, maintenance and evolution of accurate and astute forecasting models to ensure the transparency of plasma requirements to meet commercial demand.

• Responsible for identifying and implementing new processes and methods to optimize efficiency and decrease cost.

• Provide strategic direction and oversight for production plan coordination, plasma and fraction batch retrieval, pool assembly & execution, unit scanning / interdiction, scrap reporting data verification / reconciliation, Batch Production Record (BPR) and documentation completion, Inventory update and the manufacturing pool delivery processes for the Plasma Logistics Centers.

• Proactive management of inventory and working capital requirements through planning and reporting, assessment of cycle time and management of weeks of supply according to established parameters.

• Ensures the appropriate controls are in place to manage the accuracy / integrity of the perpetual inventories while maintaining close communication and coordination with Supply Chain Planning / Scheduling, Manufacturing Operations, Quality Operations (QO), Regulatory Affairs and Plasma Operations.

• Responsible for physical inventory accuracy, by providing direction and overseen weekly inventory cycle count activities to satisfy internal control requirements and external financial audit requirements.

• Provide necessary support to all financial or regulatory audits, SOX compliance and related requirements.

• Provide strategic direction for relevant Plasma Master Data management, including Customer and Vendor Master Data, in accordance with standard operating procedures for GWWO USA.

• Provide strategic insights to the GWWO USA organization and participate as active member of the GWWO USA leadership team.

• Actively participate as Plasma Supply Chain Planning representative in the development of strategic and long-range plans, analysis and implementation of business development opportunities and coordination of Lifecycle Management (LCM) projects and other strategic initiatives.

• Responsible for the timely problem resolution of donor, plasma procurement, testing and inspection discrepancies and communicates with external and internal customers to ensure that discrepant plasma issues are accurately verified prior to pool assembly and appropriate corrective action plasma have been identified.

• Establishes departmental performance objectives and measurements and generates metrics, plasma supplier efficiency reports and Key Performance Indicators (KPI) tracking.

• Responsible for developing and revising current departmental policies and procedures to drive efficiencies and optimization throughout the supply chain with ensuring accuracy, quality and safety.

• Oversees all aspects of the departmental technical training and safety programs.

• Manages Department budgets, expenses and operations within established parameters.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Business Administration, Logistics or related field. Master's degree preferred.

• Depending on the area of assignment, directly related experience or a combination of directly related education and experience and/or competencies may be considered in place of the stated requirements. Example: If a job level requires a Bachelor’s degree plus 4 years of experience, an equivalency could include 8 years of experience, an Associate’s degree with 6 years of experience, or a Master’s degree with 2 years of experience.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in increasing positions within the field of Supply Chain Management, Materials Management or Finance.

• In-depth exposure to the S&OP/IBP process to drive cross functional consensus, demonstrating skills in conflict resolution, negotiations, and problem solving.

• Project or technical leadership experience required.

• Supervisory or management experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Proficiency in Demand and Supply planning, S&OP/IBP processes and related functions. Strong understanding of inventory management and reporting tools. Ability to communicate well with various levels within the organization. Knowledge of Supply Chain current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and compliance requirements for biopharmaceutical processes. Excellent and demonstrated project management skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Ability to analyze and interpret data, identify errors, and provide corrective solutions. Strong financial, planning and controlling background desired.

Occupational Demands

• Work is performed in an office and/or a laboratory/manufacturing environment. Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms. Exposure to electrical office equipment. Exposure to extreme cold below 32*, miscellaneous production chemicals, moving machinery and production equipment. Exposure to high levels of noise on production floor. Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear, garments and gloves. Frequently sits for 6-8 hours per day. Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists. Occasionally walks. Occasionally bends and twists neck. Light to moderate lifting and carrying objects with a maximum lift of 35lbs. Frequently drives to site locations with occasional travel within the United States. Able to communicate complex information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

• Works independently with little guidance or reliance on oral or written instructions and plans work schedules to meet goals.

• Frequently interacts with others, relates sensitive information to diverse groups. Must work with diverse groups to obtain consensus on issues.

• Ability to apply abstract principles to solve complex conceptual issues.

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Req ID: 526683

Type: Regular Full-Time

Job Category: Logistics / Supply Chain