Associate Director, Material Planning and Control (Supply Chain Operations)
Novato, CA
Who We Are For more than two decades, going our own way has led to countless breakthroughs, bettering the lives of those suffering from rare genetic disease. In 1997 we were founded to make a big difference in small patient populations. Now we seek to make an even greater impact by applying the same science-driven, patient-forward approach that propelled our last 25 years of drug development to larger genetic disorders, as well as genetic subsets of more common conditions. Through our unparalleled expertise in genetics and molecular biology, we will continue to develop targeted therapies that address the root cause of the conditions we seek to treat. Applying our knowledge to make a transformative impact is not just a calling, but an obligation to those who will benefit most. The end goal has always been better lives and now we can reach more. And the more people we reach, the more our impact can grow. We transform lives through genetic discovery. Our Culture Our desire to make a positive impact on our patients extends to our employees and BioMarin is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every person feels seen, valued, and heard – so employees can thrive in all areas of their lives, in and outside of work. We seek to provide an open, flexible, and friendly work environment to empower people and to provide them with the ability to develop their long-term careers. Ultimately, we want to be an organization where people enjoy coming to work and take pride in our efforts to help patients. BioMarin’s Technical Operations group is responsible for creating our drugs for use in clinical trials and for scaling production of those drugs for the commercial market. These engineers, technicians, scientists and support staff build and maintain BioMarin’s cutting-edge manufacturing processes and sites, provide quality assurance and quality control to ensure we meet regulatory standards, and procure the needed goods and services to support manufacturing and coordinating the worldwide movement of our drugs to patients. Come join our team and make a meaningful impact on patients’ lives. SUMMARYAt BioMarin, we believe in Innovation Through Inclusion. We are committed to believe creating a workplace of belonging through its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts and believe that by being our best, authentic selves, we can create rare opportunities and personal impact for each other and for our patients. Across BioMarin, we strive for an organizational culture where employees trust the people they work for, have pride in what they do, and enjoy the people they work with. In this role specifically, in addition to the DIAL attributes (Decision Making, Influence, Agility, and Leadership) we expect all our people managers to create a psychologically safe (note: psychological safety is a belief that one will not be punished or humiliated for speaking up with ideas, questions, concerns, or mistakes) place for everyone across all teams. In addition, in Novato Operations we are committed to:Creating a work environment that retains and attracts under-represented talentImproving the employee experience for women and the under-representedIntegrating DEI into ways of workingThe Novato campus is home to four commercial manufacturing facilities and a pilot plant facility. The campus has grown dramatically over the course of the company’s 25 year history and is home to five commercial products and numerous clinical products comprised of enzyme replacement and gene therapy products. The requirements of the organization have evolved greatly and will continue to do so over the planning horizon.The Material Planning and Control Lead will be reporting directly to a Novato Site Leadership member, the Director of Supply Chain Operations, and will serve as an integral leader of the Supply Chain Operations team based in the Novato.RESPONSIBILITIESThe greater Supply Chain Operations department is responsible for the site production planning and scheduling, operational readiness planning, warehouse operations, weigh and dispense operations, operational purchasing, Oracle recipe management, VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory), bulk drug shipping, as well as receipt and shipping of non-GMP supplies and materials.Specifically, under the remit of the Material Planning and Control Lead will be:Material planning and purchasing for the siteOracle recipe management for site and commercial productionInventory control and management to/from and around the Novato SiteThe Material Planning and Control Lead will manage Purchasing, Inventory Control, and Master Data functions in the Novato site to ensure reliable product supply to a global patient population. This role is responsible for translating demand forecasts into raw material inventory and production requirements which will meet target inventory levels and ensure customer supply is maintained from the Novato facilities.The incumbent must also ensure that all raw materials and consumables are purchased and available on-time to support site manufacturing. This will involve close collaboration with both internal stakeholders as well as external suppliers.Furthermore, this role will involve leading and building a successful and high performing team to support Novato operations. Leadership responsibilities include people management of direct reports, support of their development, as well as coaching, appraisals, and performance management. It is expected to develop a high-performing, team-based organization, where colleagues are flexible, multi-skilled and empowered to make decisions that result in safe, agile and compliant manufacture of Drug Substance and Drug Product material. A high level of initiative, energy and motivation are key requirements of success, as well as organizational and people management skills.The Material Planning and Control Lead will be required to foster a close working relationship with multiple departments at a local level, such as Manufacturing, Scheduling, Warehouse Operations, and Finance, but also globally within network. Global Procurement and Global Supply Chain as well as other groups such as Quality and IT are all key partners.Main areas of responsibility:Implement and maintain rigorous planning processes within the Supply Chain Operations team that ensure continuous supply of product to patients.Develop and actively manage process metrics for Planning & Purchasing that measure effectiveness towards achieving goals, provide visibility to improvement opportunities, and track progress of improvement initiatives.Develop production requirements based on patient demand and partner with colleagues in Manufacturing to ensure materials are available to support production planning activities for internal Novato operations. Key support and leadership within the Novato site for an upcoming ERP transformation in 2024. Support the Supply Chain Operations department as the primary point of contact for Global Procurement as well as partnering closely with the MFG, Quality, Regulatory, CMO, Finance, and Projects group. Identify and understand resource, system, and process requirements for the team which takes account of the future needs of a rapidly changing and growing business (more products, different modalities). Leadership and development of direct reports of planners, buyers, data specialists and VMI consultants. Implement mechanisms to ensure the disciplined and effective use of ERP within Planning & Purchasing and foster integration with other functional teams. As a key leader in the Supply Chain Operations team, there is a need to represent the department and occasionally the site at critical meetings. Coach, mentor and train colleagues on Supply Chain processes, use of operational excellence tools, and high-performance team behaviors. Participate and support plant optimization that helps create a strong value proposition for future investment. Strong focus of visibility boards for Supply Chain Operations metrics and status with particular focus on demand planning and raw material and drug substance release cycle limes.EDUCATIONRequired Education: Bachelors in Life Science, Business, Operations Management, or Industrial Engineering required.Preferred Education: APICS certification and/or supply chain education preferred but not required.Other continuing education initiatives highly desirable (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, industry specific coursework).EXPERIENCE/SKILLSMinimum of 10 years of experience in the biotech/pharma industry with experience in supply chain, procurement, and/or manufacturing operations.Experience with a combination of Master Scheduling, Inventory Analysis and Management, ERP (Oracle) systems, and new product launches.Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and partner with other functional groups to achieve business objectives required.Skillful application of KPI’s and metrics to manage business processes and support strong team performance.Excellent communication skills – Oral, written and formal presentation skills with senior management, middle management and line staff.Proficient and comfortable working indirectly through others.Lives the TOP Cultural values: lead with compassion, pursue quality & integrity, better together.Preferred Experience:Direct experience with planning and scheduling managementStrong understanding of ERP/MRP systems and processes (Knowledge of Oracle is preferred)Experience managing warehouse networks and 3PL strategiesAPICS (or equivalent) certification in CPIM or CSCPADDITIONAL DETAILS:Some additional benefits provided at BioMarin are:Work flexibility (hybrid on-site/off-site)Parental/caregiver benefitsAccess to several Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Community Resource Groups (CRGs), specifically BioMarin Women's Leadership Development, PRIDE, Black ERG, LatinX ERG, Veterans ERG, Asian and Pacific Islander Coalition, Working Parents CRG and Catalysts for Change CRG. PLEASE NOTE: Absent a Medical or Religious reason that prohibits vaccinations, all our incoming employees must be vaccinated for COVID-19. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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