Supply Chain Manager

Job Introduction

Thanks for checking out our vacancy, we’re delighted you want to learn more about Dechra!

Dechra is a growing, global specialist within the world of veterinary pharmaceuticals. Our expertise is in the development, manufacture, marketing and sales of high quality products exclusively for veterinarians worldwide.

Here at Dechra, our values are embedded within our culture and thrive within our family of almost 2000 colleagues globally. From manufacturing to marketing, (D)edication, (E)njoyment, (C)ourage, (H)onesty, (R)elationships and (A)mbition are at the heart of our everyday operations and the way we do business

The Opportunity

The Supply Chain Manager will report to the Site Director and is part of the Site Leadership Team (SLT). This role will have overall responsibility for the Fort Worth, TX site supply chain, including control of planning, warehousing and customer services and will develop plans to ensure supply of required products in the most effective manner, in order to meet market demand and maintain high service level while taking into consideration inventory, quality, operational capacity and cost.

Role Responsibility

So, what will you be doing? This role has a broad and varied scope and the successful candidate will have responsibility for duties including:

Lead the Site supply chain team through implementing managerial practices to ensure the team’s high performance, modelling Dechra values and leadership framework.
Support the Global S&OP at the site level. Analyse net demand variations and capacity constraints by technology, including quality constraints affecting the service level. Discuss the outcomes with key stakeholders, define recovery plans, facilitate decision processes.
Develop and implement strategies to ensure that Supply Chain activities fully support Group DM&S Supply Chain and Fort Worth site strategies
Drive a culture of continuous improvement to maximize overall efficiency whilst reducing waste
Accountable for the overall operation of the S&OP process and end to end site planning process to ensure full support of strategies and customer expectations are met
Ensure new products and product changes are planned accordingly to maintain service and launch dates, clearly identifying and escalating any issues that may impact Internal and external customer service from site, including order management and communication
Ensure all activities are carried out to appropriate regulatory standards including GDP and GMP and working with FDA to achieve expected compliance standards
Build strong and long-term relationships with internal and external stakeholders and strong links with colleagues to create opportunities to influence key customers
Utilize ERP systems to create requisitions to ensure inbound stock meets the plan and maintain material control systems to ensure correct levels of stock
Plan the site’s raw materials requirements as well as managing site’s inventory level and targets
Integrate market demand, production and quality capabilities and cost to develop, in agreement with Regional/Global SC, the site MPS. Plan and monitor execution of the site MPS and ensure an optimal service level.
Plan, monitor execution, coordinate and communicate to the relevant interfaces the site’s launch preparations and site’s products changes and material changes based on global priorities. Track and implement artwork changes.
Ensure warehousing and logistics of incoming goods and finished products are handled in the most efficient manner; manage interfaces with Transport and Warehouse units.
Identify, develop and retain qualified Supply Chain professionals to provide high level service to the site.

The Ideal Candidate

Here at Dechra, we pride ourselves on being an inclusive employer and we embrace candidates from all walks of life. We’re particularly excited to hear from those who have/are:

Relevant Industrial & Management Education: College Degree in Engineering/ Production/ Logistics/Management or any equivalent
At least 5 years of experience working as a supply chain professional or in a similar role
Previous GMP experience highly desirable
Experience in supply and demand process management
Experience in inventory management and control
Experience working in a Supply Chain role supporting manufacturing
Ability to interpret forecast, trends and budget processes
Understanding of materials and production planning
Understanding of all steps involved in Supply Chain processes (including S&OP, AOP, MPS, ERP and MRP).
Knowledge in product and tech transfer
Knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry and understanding of the pharmaceutical product lifecycle
Knowledge of cGMP, ICH EHS, and applicable local regulations
Working knowledge of project management tools and processes in a production, process-based environment
Experience with relevant planning software (e.g. SAP, Sage, Oracle, X3, MM)
Strong communication and decision-making skills.
Excel proficient

About the Company

As a people first values-based culture, we offer a generous employer 401k match and and other incentives for long-term financial wellness. Our full array of health, financial and voluntary benefit programs are what you would expect from a recognized Best Place to Work.