Supply Chain Associate

Sr. Supply Chain Associate Client: Biotech Location: Thousand Oaks, CA Duration: one year contract + extensions Accountabilities • Support business processes related to GD America's Hub business and process improvements with minimum supervision • Act as a team lead or -member in cross functional projects • Provide appropriate and accurate information and analysis for effective decision making in GD America's Hub • Manage and oversee Compliance related activities • Develop strategic and tactical processes that increase the Corporate Transportation value proposition with minimum management direction Responsibilities • Execute GDP/ GMP and business processes in the scope of GD America's Hub with minimum supervision • Manage outbound/ inbound distribution schedule with appropriate level of detail and prioritization • Execute processes related to outbound/ inbound distribution including creation of shipping documents, booking of couriers and managing shipping supplies • Track distribution Budget • Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPI's) and metrics for area management • Develop and maintain Client training materials related to the GD America's Hub • Develop and maintain applicable Standard Operating Procedures, Forms, and/or Business documents • Provide training to new staff • Represent GD America's Hub by leading and/or facilitating cross-functional team meetings to develop and implement business solutions which optimize processes • Own/ provide support Deviations/CAPAs, root cause assessments, and change control records Outputs • Ensure product supply using a GDP compliant distribution model • Maintain two way communication between GD America's Hub and Internal and External Customers • Advance on the departmental goals and key-initiatives. Preferred Requirements • Ability to learn new tasks, functions and responsibilities quickly • Continuous improvement mindset • Analytical reasoning and creative problem-solving ability to conceive the solutions of tomorrow • Effective communication and command skills • Excellent project management skills • Good negotiation and facilitation skills • Demonstrated skill to handle multiple responsibilities and priorities simultaneously in a fluid environment with time pressures • General understanding of regulatory guidelines impacting supply (i.e. GxP, SOX) • High attention to detail • Understanding of clinical study conduct • Ability to operate in a team or matrixed environment • Advanced skills using Client systems such as SAP, Microsoft Office Suite, CDOCS, QMTS and data visualization software (Tableau, Power BI, Spotfire) • CMIS PMP certification and/or CPIM certification