Supply Chain Specialist, Raw Material Planning
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With decades of deep immunology expertise and experience in developing and optimizing mRNA as part of its broad suite of novel technologies, the company is working with the global community to defeat life-threatening and serious diseases such as cancer, COVID-19, malaria and tuberculosis. The first ever approved mRNA vaccine was created in the labs of BioNTech in Mainz, Germany. A fully integrated immunotherapy powerhouse. We remain focused on bringing our broad pipeline of next-generation immunotherapies and vaccines to people around the world to address cancer, infectious diseases, as well as a growing list of other medical conditions. To accomplish this, we continue to be deeply rooted in science and academic research while also having built a fully integrated, global immunotherapy company with cGMP and GMP manufacturing facilities anchored around deep expertise in immunology and complemented by an expanding set of capabilities.
Supply Chain Specialist, Raw Material Planning
Primary responsibilities Include:
- Based on forecast and other factors, plans and orders GMP raw materials that will be used in production and quality testing.
- Based on demand and signaling from inventory management system, creates Purchase Requisitions and ensures Purchase Order (PO) closure upon receipt.
- Evaluates and sets min/ max levels and re-order quantities based on raw material usage demand and space constraints.
- Tracks inventory levels with use of inventory management system.
- Monitors lead times and re-order points of each GMP raw material considering shelf-life requirements and balance of space constraints in the GMP warehouse.
- Address inventory related issues in a timely and effective manner.
- Interact with suppliers and resolve order issues.
- Maintain supplier relationships and alerts management of supplier issues or supplier change notifications.
- Creates and assists in the revision of Standard Operation procedures (SOP).
- Participates in establishing best practices and user requirements of new inventory management system and provides input to quality management system as it relates to raw material planning and receipt.
- Communicates regularly with cross functional groups to manage materials for new product introductions, participates in creation of bill of materials and assist with new specification creation.
- Manages changes to bill of material or specifications through change control procedures.
- Initiate and lead cross-functional projects in programs that eliminate non-value-added activities, increase quality and service.
- Performs other duties and tasks outside of primary role.
Requirements:
- Minimum 3-5 years of direct material planning experience.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in biotech, biopharmaceutical industry or cell and gene therapy.
- B.S. or B.A. in Health Sciences, Supply Chain, or other relevant fields.
- Good understanding of GMP Manufacturing, Quality Systems and Supply Chain concepts.
- Experience with SAP or similar ERP system.
- Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills and to effectively communicate with all levels of management.
- Comfortable in a fast-paced environment and able to adjust workload based upon changing priorities.
- Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership in areas of responsibility.
- High energy level and a positive outlook coupled with the requisite “can do” attitude and a willingness to do what it takes to achieve personal and organizational goals and overcome obstacles.
- Process development mindset.
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- The position is located in Gaithersburg, MD.
Desired Requirements:
- APICS Certification in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)
- Project Management Experience.
- Experience working in GMP manufacturing environment.
- Experience in Production Planning or Production Scheduling.
Benefits for you:
BioNTech US is committed to employee wellbeing and offers best-in-class benefits & HR programs to support an inclusive & diverse workforce. Salaried/Position-Targeted Hourly Employees working 30+ hours per week are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include but are not limited to:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Life, AD&D, Critical Illness Insurance
- Pre-tax HSA & FSA, DCRA Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance & Concierge Program (EAP) available 24/7
- Parental and Childbirth Leave & Family Planning Assistance
- Sitterstream: Virtual Tutoring & Childcare Membership
- Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick, Bereavement, Holidays (including Floating) & Year-End U.S. Shutdown.
- 401(K) Plan with Company Match – could be convinced to use the word “competitive.”
- Tuition Reimbursement & Student Loan Assistance Programs
- Wellbeing Incentive Platforms & Incentives
- Professional Development Programs
- Commuting Allowance and subsidized parking
- Discounted Home, Auto & Pet Insurance (consolidate)
…and more! More details to be shared.
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