Gilead Sciences
Sr Supply Chain Specialist
United States - California - Foster City · Senior
Sponsorship not specified$118k-$153kDetected 8 hours ago
Data AnalysisSupply ChainLogisticsProcurementERPInventory ManagementPerformance ManagementGMPCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingOrganizational SkillsGxP
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Lottery odds (Level III)83
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About the role
- Every member of Gilead's team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations.
- We believe every employee deserves a great leader.
- People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite.
Responsibilities
- Analyze problems of diverse scope, applying data analysis and evaluating identifiable factors to support decision-making.
- Exercise independent judgment in developing methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to achieve desired outcomes.
- Provide global business process, data flow, and documentation support, including development and implementation of standardized documentation.
- Conduct performance reviews and support team development initiatives.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize enterprise-wide supply chain and operational performance.
- Analyze systems and processes to identify impacts on business performance and develop tools and solutions to support operational excellence and Center of Excellence initiatives.
- Support the implementation of new technologies and business processes, including ERP enhancements and system integrations.
- Develop and execute inventory strategies aligned with business goals and supply chain efficiency.
- Assist in defining operational requirements and business process architectures for ERP systems in support of current and future business needs.
- Support project planning and execution, ensuring initiatives are delivered on time and within scope.
Requirements
- High School Diploma with at least 9 years of relevant industry experience.
Nice to have
- Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or other highly regulated industries.
- Advanced experience with ERP implementation, optimization, or business systems architecture.
- Strong background in supply chain planning, inventory management, and process improvement.
- Demonstrated experience supporting cross-functional and global initiatives.
- Knowledge & Skills:
Skills
- Advanced knowledge of supply chain principles, industry practices, and operational standards.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Proficiency in ERP systems (with emphasis on Operations and Supply Chain functionality), as well as Oracle, DB2, Access, and advanced Excel.
- Working knowledge of Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP) and production scheduling systems.
- Strong understanding of cGMP operations and compliance requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to work across organizational, geographic, and cultural boundaries.
- The salary range for this position is: $117,895.00 - $152,570.00.
- Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location.
- These considerations mean actual compensation will vary.
- Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans*.
- For additional benefits information, visit:
- https://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing
Compensation
- $117,895.00 - $152,570.00.
- Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location.
- These considerations mean actual compensation will vary.
- This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package.
Benefits
- include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans*.
- Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.
- We continue to fight against the world's biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.
Company info
- The Senior Supply Chain Specialist - Clinical Logistics owns the end-to-end movement, control, and compliance of clinical materials-including clinical cell banks, drug substance (DS), and samples-across a global, highly regulated supply network.
- This role establishes and optimizes transportation lanes; manages outsourced logistics with CMOs, 3PLs, and CTLs; and serves as the day-to-day relationship point for internal and external stakeholders.
- Success requires disciplined inventory control, shipment coordination, and meticulous data integrity, all while partnering closely with Trade Compliance, Regulatory, and Quality to uphold GxP, GDP, and company SOPs within a regulated industry.
- At Gilead, we're creating a healthier world for all people.
- Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we're looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.
- As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations.
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