Manager, Supply Chain

1 month ago

Vancouver, Canada TalentSphere Staffing Solutions Full time

Manager, Supply Chain – IVD
Location: Vancouver, BC 
Type: Full-Time/On-site
Salary: $70-80,000

Are you ready to lead the supply chain operations for cutting-edge diagnostics that are transforming the way autoimmune disorders are detected and managed worldwide?
Our client is a commercial-stage diagnostics company focused on autoimmune disorders to personalize and optimize treatment for patients globally. They are building a values-driven organization committed to transforming illness into wellness. Be part of a dynamic, tight-knit team passionate about transforming lives through diagnostics. We foster a collaborative environment from lab to commercialization, driven by a commitment to wellness.

Role Summary
Lead our client's supply chain operations, ensuring efficient manufacturing, supplier management, and product delivery. You'll optimize processes, manage international logistics, and support new product launches in a fast-paced IVD environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing supplier relationships, overseeing production logistics, and ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality diagnostic products to our global laboratory partners. This role requires a strong understanding of cross-border and international logistics. In addition to supporting day-to-day operational activities, the Manager, Supply Chain will play a pivotal role in the development and introduction of new products and processes, contributing to the company's growth and product expansion strategies. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, thrives in a collaborative environment, and has experience in supply chain management within the in vitro diagnostics (IVD) or medical device industry.

ROLES AND RESPONSBILITIES

  • Develop and manage the supply chain to ensure timely manufacturing and delivery of products.
  • Develop and implement risk management strategies to ensure supply chain continuity, including contingency plans for supplier disruptions, shipping challenges, and inventory shortages.
  • Oversee relationships with contract development and manufacturing organizations (CDMOs) and suppliers to ensure materials and products company compliance with international shipping regulations, including Good Distribution Practice (GDP).
  • Ensure customer order fulfillment by managing order confirmations and preparing required shipping and compliance documentation for cross-border logistics for medical and diagnostic products.
  • Manage production planning at CDMOs, ensuring customer order fulfillment, and coordinate with QA to resolve product quality issues.
  • Manage cold chain logistics for temperature-sensitive materials, ensuring compliance with regulations and maintaining product quality throughout transportation and storage.
  • Oversee raw material and product inventory at CDMOs, including placing purchase orders with suppliers and CDMOs, and establishing safety stock levels and minimum order quantities.
  • Administration of the relevant modules within the ERP and Inventory Management Software to maintain accurate inventory levels, monitor supply chain performance, and streamline operations.
  • Monitor lab reagent and supply levels, manage receiving of materials, and ensure seamless integration of inventory data with supply chain systems.
  • Capture and monitor production costs to derive accurate product costing and prepare quarterly inventory cost reports for Finance.
  • Collaborate with Finance, Sales, Manufacturing and Product Development to identify cost-saving initiatives, address process bottlenecks, and implement timely solutions.
  • Lead monthly and annual product forecasting in partnership with Manufacturing and in consultation with the VP of Commercial Operations. 
  • Provide project management support for internal and external projects, including tech transfer to contract manufacturers and laboratory partners. 
  • Perform additional duties, such as following up on late payments, managing invoicing, and assisting with sales reporting for management review.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
  • Diploma or B.Sc. Degree in Life Sciences, with a minimum of 5 years of experience in supply chain management, manufacturing, or managing external contractors/partners, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Experience in supply chain management within the in vitro diagnostics (IVD) or medical device industry.
  • Experience ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory standards such as ISO 13485, 21 CFR Part 820, and ISO 14971 in supply chain operations.
  • Strong project management skills, with a proven ability to manage projects to completion within established timelines and budgets, while balancing multiple priorities.Hands-on experience with inventory management, maintaining databases, and advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite.
  • Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion within a broad range of policies and practices. 
  • Excellent problem-solving skills, using industry accepted methodologies, concepts and tools to solve complex problems in creative and effective ways as they apply to manufacturing and supply chain. 
  • A passion for continuous improvement and implementing new methodologies and processes.  
  • Superior computer proficiency (MS Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat or equivalent); aptitude and desire to learn new computer applications.
  • Exceptional communication and teamwork skills, and a high degree of attention to detail and analytical skills.
  • Experience working independently in a fast-paced dynamic environment with rapidly changing priorities and tight deadlines

AND
The candidate must have the authority to work in Canada.

Benefits

  • Benefits package available.

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For inquiries and for a detailed job description, contact Carla Campbell, Life Sciences Executive Talent Consultant at ccampbell@talentsphere.ca.

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