Seagen

Senior Manager International Demand and Delivery CANADA

Technical Operations & Process Sciences - Mississauga, Canada

Description

Seagen is a global, multi-product biotechnology company dedicated to developing and commercializing transformative cancer medicines. As the industry leader in antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) technology, we pioneered a new generation in the science of harnessing antibodies to deliver cell-killing agents directly to cancer cells. Seagen’s dedication to improving the lives of cancer patients goes beyond science, and we believe that every employee has a role in contributing to this mission. By working together with a shared dedication and diverse perspectives, we are able to reach our full potential and make a real difference in the world. Seagen is a fast-growing company and has an abundance of opportunities available for you to grow your career. Put your passion to work at Seagen and join us!

Summary

The post holder shall collaborate with Canada country/LATAM cluster leadership and key regional stakeholders to deliver a robust, best-in-class, commercial demand planning process. Leveraging technology, rigorous data analysis and stakeholder insights, the post holder shall work to improve forecast accuracy as a critical component enabling flawless supply to both customers and patients. The post holder shall also oversee supply agreements and operations, including business reviews, across Logistics Service Provider(s) ‘final mile.’

Principal Responsibilities

• Act as primary interface for EU country/cluster leadership [General Manager, Marketing, Sales] and key regional stakeholders [Brand Analytics/Market Insights, Finance] on matters concerning product demand, consensus forecasting and finished pack/local inventory availability
• Moderate the demand review process with country/cluster leadership and key regional stakeholders to define a [SKU level] consensus forecast that can be used for upstream Supply Chain planning purposes against short-and long-term horizons
• Ensure solid assumptions around product lifecycle and external/internal influences [such as competitor and market factors, country/cluster promotional activities, strategic decisions and/or business targets] are fully evaluated and built into consensus forecasts
• Own timely and accurate intake/submission of the consensus forecast towards Supply Operations software/planning systems
• Partner with Global Planning to set and adjust [SKU level] inventory target guardrails and forecast targets
• Champion deployment of EU forecast metrics/KPI’s, ensuring full engagement of country/cluster leadership and regional stakeholders and drive improvements in forecast accuracy
• Leverage Supply Operations software/planning systems to monitor availability of finished pack/local inventory in line with targets, escalating risks to Site Supply to ensure mitigating actions where required
• Analyze, prepare and present product demand, consensus forecasting and inventory topics as part of the IBP [Integrated Business Planning] cycle
• Generate, validate and distribute reports to country/cluster leadership and regional stakeholders, offering commentary and insight on product demand, consensus forecasting and finished pack/local inventory availability
• Supervise Logistics Service Provider(s) end-to-end performance and ensure adherence to contractual service levels/KPI’s, course correcting as needed
• Monitor Logistics Service Provider(s) provision of warehousing, ‘final mile’ delivery and order-to-cash activities. Work in close partnership with local/regional Quality and Finance to ensure services meet local regulatory and compliance expectations
• Lead future contract negotiations/extensions/adjustments to supply agreements
• Lead quarterly business reviews with Logistics Service Provider(s)
• Collaborate with Logistics Service Provider(s), country/cluster leadership and key regional stakeholders to identify and execute cost saving opportunity to reduce the overall cost-to-serve

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 7+ years proven work experience within the pharmaceutical sector, preferably in operations roles (e.g., demand planning, supply planning, production leadership, production planning/scheduling inventory management, commercial operations)
• Of which, a minimum of 2+ years proven work experience was spent in demand management/forecasting role(s)
• Experience deploying a basic sales & operations planning process
• Prior exposure to IBP Experience working with an integrated Enterprise Resource Planning system (SAP, Oracle)
• Experience working with Kinaxis Rapid Response (or similar)
• Strong working knowledge of forecasting best practice, processes, and tools within a commercial pharmaceutical environment
• Strong working knowledge of warehousing, distribution, and order to cash processes
• Strong working knowledge of tendering, contracting and performance management of Logistics Service Provider(s)
• Travel (< 20%)

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., business, supply chain, finance); or MBA
• APICS or Six Sigma Certification
• Project Management qualification (PRINCE2 or similar)

As the leading employer in our industry in the Pacific Northwest, Seagen is proud to offer a competitive total compensation package as well as a comprehensive benefits program designed to support the whole lives of our employees and their families. Benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage, group and supplemental life insurance, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, relocation assistance and much more. To learn more about Seagen, visit www.seagen.com.

Seagen is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

To prevent the spread of COVID-19, and as an integral part of its public health and safety measures, Seagen requires that all newly-hired employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before commencing employment, subject to reasonable accommodation and other requirements of applicable federal, state, and local law.

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Submitted: 05/20/2022