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Salary Range: $142,929 - 180,000 annually with bonus incentiveResponsible for the overall management, direction and coordination of Production Planning, Warehousing & Logistics at the Grand Island, NY Facility. This includes the proper operation, analysis and interpretation within an SAP ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) environment along with SAP function for WM, and PP modules. Directs inbound, outbound and inventory control functions and the efficient transportation of intra-company goods associated with the plant.

Responsibilities

• Develops strategies that align with the business objectives and customer needs.
• Formulate and recommend goals and objectives for improved performance of each reporting function. Responsible for compliance with cGMP within each responsibility center of each materials function.
• Manages all aspects of SAP, relating to the MM (Materials Management), WM (Warehouse Management), PP (Production Planning), at the facility level including the APO (Advance Planning Optimizer).
• Responsible for managing the Controlled Substance procurement, shipping and disposal in accordance with DEA regulations.
• Responsible for the creation of annual financial budgets, various financial re-forecasts, and variance reporting to plan.
• Develops and maintains the reporting systems to the global organization that relate to Supply Chain KPIs including Service Level, Back Orders, and Net Working Capital.
• Responsible for the motivation and development of subordinates to optimize their performance and their personal and professional growth. Develops staff through orientation, training, establishing goals and objectives and standards of performance. Provides a working environment which is safe, motivational, consistent, and conducive to creativity. Provides appropriate recognition of contribution and performance.
• Manages the activities of the production planning and inventory control area to include: developing a master manufacturing schedule which effectively utilizes the plant's capacity; providing a projected schedule which will maintain a level of finished goods in sufficient volume to minimize service problems and, at the same time, minimize investment; and maintaining an adequate supply of raw materials to support the schedule.
• Oversees and ensures proper production control planning and scheduling programs to meet sales forecasts and to balance the level of manpower and machine requirements. Makes certain that deviations to the production schedule are investigated and properly followed up.
• Directs the activities of the warehouse personnel involved in all operations. This includes overseeing workflows and levels of activity to ensure materials are delivered to production and product is shipped (parcel, LTL, and TL) in a timely, cost-effective manner consistent with cGMP.
• Direct and monitor department staff to provide inbound and outbound functions of materials, components and/or finished product for the production unit, contract manufacturers, and the shipment of product to distribution centers.
• Oversees the inventory control activities for all finished products. This includes oversight of the cycle count program, accuracy levels, internal and external replenishment, and discrepancy reconciliation and reporting.
• Reviews operating methodology and coordinates necessary improvements by automation/computerization for improving data collection and reports and ensures such reports indicate the status of all materials activities.
• Ensures that the Company standard practices and procedures are followed in connection with all Materials Department functions.
• Establish and maintain purchasing practices and policies to ensure honest, fair, and ethical relationships with vendors. Stays informed on legal matters, which affect purchasing policies and Sarbanes Oxley requirements. In all matter this needs to be done in close cooperation with strategic purchasing (Global and Lead buyers).

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelors Degree with a Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in all areas of materials, warehouse/distribution, and at least (5) years in a managerial role. Prefer a background in the pharmaceutical industry, or work in a regulated environment.
• Experience with ERP systems (preferably SAP) as well as warehouse management, labor management, transportation management systems, and production planning.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of production planning, inventory control, and distribution techniques and theory.
• Must demonstrate proficient working knowledge of Good Warehouse procedures and practices and general supply chain processes.
• Flexibility to work any shift while remaining on call during off shift operations.
• Must exercise good judgment and decision-making skills in order to direct and coordinate activities of staff.
• APICS or ISM certification is desireable.

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 match, andwellness program.

Fresenius Kabi is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, disabilities, or protected veteran status.

Fresenius Kabi is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disabilities, or protected veteran status.

Minimum Salary: 31200.00 Maximum Salary: 31200.00 Salary Unit: Yearly