Sr Specialist, Supply Chain - Network PlanningEveryone at Kite is grounded by one common goal: curing cancer. Every single day, we seek to establish a direct line between that purpose and our day-to-day work. Would you like to join us on this mission?
We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join us as a
Senior Specialist, Supply Chain - Network Planning based onsite in El Segundo, CA.
The role will lead S&OP planning across Kite's clinical portfolio, translating demand forecasts into executable supply, capacity, inventory, and risk management strategies. This role serves as a key cross-functional partner across Clinical Operations, Commercial, Manufacturing, Finance, and Supply Chain to ensure uninterrupted patient supply and informed business decision-making.
Key ResponsibilitiesClinical and Commercial S&OP and Supply Planning- Support development and maintenance of executable clinical/commercial supply plans aligned with demand, capacity, inventory, cost, and service objectives.
- Lead supply planning inputs to the S&OP and S&OE processes, including scenario analysis, risk assessment, assumptions management, and mitigation planning.
- Enable leadership decision-making within S&OP by translating data into options and recommendations and building cross-functional consensus.
- Own consolidation of S&OP planning assumptions from multiple cross-functional partners.
Support Clinical and Commercial Supply Continuity- Partner with Clinical Operations, study teams, Manufacturing, and Site Supply Chain to ensure patient readiness and continuity of supply through S&OE and other executional forums.
- Support design and build out of new clinical planning processes for pipeline operations, including in vivo therapies as a future consideration.
- Support Commercial supply planning as required.
- Drive development and endorsement of clinical service level agreements for new studies.
- Identify and mitigate risks related to enrollment and demand variability, study design, and tactical patient supply challenges.
Network Planning, Risk and Resilience- Maintain an integrated view of network supply risks, mitigation plans, and leadership reporting within the S&OP cycle.
- Facilitate contingency planning and drive actions that improve network resilience and plan execution.
- Serve as the primary planning liaison between Vector and Finished Product within Network Planning for assigned products.
Process Excellence and Analytics- Drive continuous improvement of planning processes, governance, KPIs, reporting, and decision-support tools.
- Support planning system enhancements and advanced planning capabilities, including application of AI in day-to-day planning processes.
- Lead projects and initiatives that improve planning effectiveness, visibility, and business performance.
Cross-Functional Leadership- Build strong partnerships across Clinical, Commercial, Manufacturing, Finance, and Supply Chain organizations.
- Act as a trusted planning leader and subject matter expert for clinical supply planning and S&OP.
Basic Qualifications- Strong knowledge of S&OP, S&OE, MRP/DRP, supply planning, capacity planning, and inventory management.
- Experience supporting supply planning in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, cell therapy, or related industries.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional planning and drive decisions in complex, regulated environments.
- Strong analytical, communication, and time management skills.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
- MA / MS with 2+ years of Supply Chain and/or Operations and/or External Manufacturing experience, or...
- BA / BS Degree with 4+ years of Supply Chain and/or Operations and/or External Manufacturing Experience, or...
- Associate Degree with 6+ years of Supply Chain and/or Operations and/or External Manufacturing Experience, or...
- High School Diploma / GED and 8+ years of Supply Chain and/or Operations and/or External Manufacturing experience
Preferred Qualifications- Experience supporting autologous CAR-T or In Vivo supply planning and patient scheduling.
- Experience with planning systems such as Kinaxis RapidResponse, SAP APO, SAP IBP or OMP. Experience in applying AI capabilities to improve efficiency and streamline processes a plus.
- Experience with PowerPoint charting tools such as think-cell.
- APICS certification (CPIM or CSCP) preferred.
The salary range for this position is: $107,185.00 - $138,710.00. Kite considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans*.
For additional benefits information, visit:
https://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing
* Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.
