Sr Manager, US Plant Supply Chain

Fresenius Kabi AG

$142K — $157K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or related field.
  • 8 years of experience in inventory management with a strong preference for pharmaceutical experience.
  • In-depth knowledge of supply chain practices in a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for diverse internal and external stakeholders.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills geared towards process improvement and compliance.
  • Proven ability to influence decision-makers and drive fact-based outcomes.
  • Experience coaching and mentoring team members.

Responsibilities

  • Develop strategies to optimize finished goods inventory and working capital management.
  • Oversee production planning and scheduling to meet inventory and customer service targets.
  • Lead the U.S. plant supply planning team across three manufacturing facilities with direct people-management duties.
  • Ensure alignment of plant S&OP processes with commercial objectives to enhance profitability and inventory management.
  • Facilitate supply chain readiness for new product launches and lifecycle adjustments.
  • Manage the execution and reporting of S&OE and back-order situations to senior leadership.
  • Engage in proactive supply discussions, identifying and mitigating supply chain bottlenecks.

Benefits

  • 401(k) plan with company contributions.
  • Paid vacation, holidays, and personal days.
  • Employee assistance program.
  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

The Sr. Manager, US Plant Supply Chain provides strategic leadership and accountability for end-to-end supply chain performance across three U.S. pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities, directing and influencing production planning, quality release, inventory strategy, material replenishment, distribution, S&OP/IBP execution, and supply risk management to ensure uninterrupted product availability, regulatory and GMP compliance, customer service attainment, and achievement of financial objectives. This role serves as the primary supply chain lead and cross-functional decision partner for manufacturing, procurement, quality, finance, commercial, global supply chain, and site leadership teams, driving enterprise-level alignment of demand, capacity, supply, inventory investment, product launches, network optimization, analytics, KPI performance, continuous improvement, and strategic initiatives that improve operational resiliency, working capital performance, business growth, and profitability.

Salary Range $142,000 - $157,000 based on experience
• Position is eligible to participate in a bonus plan with a target of 14% of the base salary (include only if applicable to the grade level)
• Final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to experience level, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Our benefits and programs are comprehensive and thoughtfully crafted to ensure our colleagues live healthy lives and have support when it matters most. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with company contributions, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, employee assistance program, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage.

Hybrid role: Onsite 3 days per week

Responsibilities

Develop strategies to ensure FG inventory optimization and working capital management targets are met.

Lead and govern production planning and scheduling activities across US sites to ensure targeted FG inventory levels, customer service metrics are met.

Leads the U.S. plant supply planning team supporting three pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities, with direct people-management accountability for site supply planning resources and matrix leadership across site planning, manufacturing, quality, procurement, finance, and commercial stakeholders.

Leads/supports plant S&OP/IBP processes and ensure alignment between operational capabilities and commercial objectives to maximize service, inventory management (plant) for Raw/SFG/FG's and profitability.

Provide supply chain leadership for new product launches and lifecycle changes, ensuring supply readiness, inventory strategy, and cross-functional execution.

Owns execution, follow-up of S&OE (Sales & Operations Execution) and bi-weekly back-order reporting to Sr. Leadership

This position will take an active role in supply discussions with US production plants to have a close awareness of supply bottlenecks/situations and to develop supply risk and mitigation strategies.

Key contributor to Executive S&OP meeting w/responsibility for root cause & corrective action reporting

Primary US Supply Chain lead to interface with Global SCM for US Plant requests and required analysis.

Utilizes current and future reporting tools to proactively manage supply across the sites.

Responsible for developing automated supply projection planning tool.

Responsible for FK-GAN multi-sourcing maintenance and error corrections

Lead strategic supply chain initiatives, continuous improvement efforts, and cross-functional projects that improve service, working capital, manufacturing resilience, and network performance.

All employees are responsible for ensuring compliance to company documents, programs and activities related to the GMP, Health, Safety, Environment, Energy, and Quality Management Systems, as per your roles and responsibilities.

Travel requirement of a minimum of 25%. One trip to individual site per quarter.

Requirements
  • Must possess a bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or related field.
  • Experience in a manufacturing environment is strongly desired. Pharmaceutical experience preferred
  • Must have an in-depth knowledge of supply chain practices along with 8 years of related inventory management experience.
  • Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills, including being able to communicate effectively with a broad range of multicultural, domestic and international partners.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills including root cause analysis, corrective / preventive actions and follow-up.
  • Ability to influence internal business partners and to drive fact-based business decisions.
  • Must demonstrate effective skills related to communication, decision-making, leadership, and the ability to build cross-functional relationships.
  • Ability to coach and mentor team members.
  • Possess excellent time management skills and can manage multiple priorities.
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office is required; SAP experience is strongly desired.
  • The Company's primary business language is English. The successful candidate must be able to effectively speak, read, write, and understand English to perform the essential functions of the position, including independently understanding policies, procedures, training materials, and workplace communications written in English due to our heavily regulated work environment.


Additional Information

We offer an excellent salary and benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as life insurance, disability, 401K with company contribution, and wellness program.

Please note that joining our team does not create a guaranteed or permanent employment arrangement. All employment is at-will, meaning both the employee and Fresenius Kabi have the right to end the employment relationship at any time, in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

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