Manager, Supply Chain

Bionova Scientific - The Woodlands, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

The Woodlands, TX

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Supply Chain Manager at Bionova Scientific LLC will play a pivotal role in overseeing procurement and planning for the company's new facility located in The Woodlands, TX. This position is essential for ensuring that the supply chain operates smoothly and efficiently, which is critical for the success of the organization. The Supply Chain Manager will be responsible for processing purchase requisitions and orders, maintaining strong relationships with suppliers, and monitoring supply chain metrics to ensure optimal inventory levels are maintained. This role requires a proactive approach to managing supplier relationships and ensuring that deliveries are made on time, which is vital for meeting client expectations and maintaining operational efficiency. In addition to managing supplier relationships, the Supply Chain Manager will utilize metrics and qualitative analysis to continuously improve supply chain processes. This includes managing consumption-based planning for Plasmid DNA processes and demand-driven planning based on Bills of Materials for both Plasmid DNA and recombinant protein projects. The role will require close collaboration with cross-functional teams at both the Woodlands and Fremont sites, as well as direct interaction with clients to ensure that their needs are met effectively. The working environment for this position is primarily office-based, with the possibility of a hybrid work arrangement, requiring the incumbent to be on-site at least three days a week. The role may also involve occasional travel. Physical demands include walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, and crouching, with the ability to lift or move up to 25 pounds independently. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic, start-up-like environment and will be instrumental in establishing new processes as the company expands its service offerings.

Responsibilities

• Maintain strong working relationships and communications with supplier base to monitor open purchase orders, ensuring on-time deliveries.
• Use metrics and qualitative analysis to monitor and improve supply chain processes.
• Manage appropriate inventory levels.
• Process Purchase Requests & Purchase Orders.
• Manage Consumption-based planning (min/max replenishments) for Plasmid DNA process.
• Manage Demand-driven planning based on Bills of Materials for Plasmid DNA and recombinant protein projects.
• Interface with functional teams at The Woodlands, TX and Fremont, CA sites plus clients as needed.

Requirements

• Minimum 5-7 years of related experience in a Pharmaceutical or Biotech manufacturing environment preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of people and/or project management experience.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Exhibits strong judgement to plan, prioritize and organize a diversified workload.
• Ability to anticipate and plan for needs of various departments including Process Development, Manufacturing and Quality.
• Attention to detail and applies consistent, effective follow-up skills on multiple projects.
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills to work with all levels of employees and to effectively manage vendor relations.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft 365 apps, especially Excel and MS Teams.
• Experience using an ERP system to perform transactions and obtain/analyze reports.
• Ability to write and revise Standard Operating Procedures.
• Ability to work in a start-up like environment, help establish new processes, not just experience with existing processes.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with QAD ERP system.
• Advanced experience with Excel and pivot tables.