Description

Legend Biotech is seeking Planner / Buyer as part of the Technical Operations team based in Raritan, New Jersey.

Role Overview

This individual will work within Technical Operations responsible for executing plans supporting Raritan end-to-end Supply Chain, as well as supporting Procurement execution activities, cost analysis, inventory and vendor management - in accordance with company policies and site-specific procedures.
The position requires in-depth knowledge of ERP systems in a Manufacturing/Supply Chain environment, strong analytical, advanced Excel skills, and Power BI skills with the ability to quickly analyze data and re-balance inventories supporting manufacturing activities to provide an optimal service level and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret and analyze demand and usage of various materials including (but not limited to) critical supplies, clinical materials, components and consumables.
• Participate in regular Site Supply Chain / Planning meetings (e.g. S&OP and LRFP) to evaluate manufacturing plans to ensure inventory coverage and supply readiness.
• Monitor supplier execution and deliverables of goods and services aligned with scope of work.
• Monitor product life cycles and alert appropriate team members to any actionable inventory requirements and disruption to supply.
• Maintain system planning parameters (e.g. lot size, lead-time and safety stock levels) within the site ERP.
• Assist with the development of investigations and root cause analyses on any supply disruptions or material quality related issues.
• Support Quality, Regulatory and Financial audits.
• Provide timely responses to business units' representative(s) and suppliers' inquiries.
• Assist with the development and implementation of standard operating procedures, work instructions and training materials.
• Support end to end supply chain activities and work collaboratively with the wider supply chain team to support base business activities.
• Support creation and maintenance of supply chain procedures, work instructions, forms and applicable documentation to comply with GMP regulations

Requirements

• Minimum: Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Business or related field.
• A minimum of 3 years relevant Supply Chain and Procurement experience is preferred.
• Experience in Pharma or Biologics manufacturing / Supply Chain is highly preferred.
• SAP - Advanced Supply Chain Planning is highly preferred.
• Ability to work independently and successfully, prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously, integrate cross-functional issues and balance competing priorities effectively. Must be able to manage shifting priorities to meet critical deadlines in a fast paced and dynamic, growing environment.
• Strength in communicating and working effectively with broad stakeholders in various scientific/technical/business disciplines.
• Very strong influencing capabilities with an ability to interact and communicate effectively at all levels of the organization and across different functions.
• Ability to promote a mindset of continuous improvement, problem solving, and prevention.
• Technologically savvy with the ability to quickly adopt new systems and processes.
• Proficient in Excel (Pivot Tables and Advanced Analytics), Word, Power BI, Visio, and exposure to ERP and other financial accounting systems.

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Company Information

Legend Biotech is a global biotechnology company dedicated to treating, and one day curing, life-threatening diseases. Headquartered in Somerset, New Jersey, we are developing advanced cell therapies across a diverse array of technology platforms, including autologous and allogenic chimeric antigen receptor T-cell and natural killer (NK) cell-based immunotherapy.

Legend Biotech entered into a global collaboration agreement with Janssen, one of the pharmaceutical companies of Johnson & Johnson, to jointly develop and commercialize ciltacabtagene autolecuel (cilta-cel) in 2017. Our strategic partnership is designed to combine the strengths and expertise of both companies to advance the promise of an immunotherapy in the treatment of multiple myeloma.

Legend Biotech is a proud equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is Legend's policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Legend Biotech maintains a drug-free workplace.