Vera Therapeutics, Inc.

Vera Therapeutics, Inc.

Sr. Manager, Manufacturing Planning and Scheduling

Brisbane, CA · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$150k-$180kDetected 9 days ago
ExcelSupply ChainLogisticsProcurementERPInventory ManagementGMPFDA RegulatoryCommunicationS&OPRegulatory Affairs

About the role

  • Manager, Manufacturing Planning and Scheduling will report to the Sr.
  • Director, Commercial Supply Chain Management and will be responsible for ensuring uninterrupted supply of commercial products through a global network of Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs) and key suppliers.
  • The candidate will serve as the central planning leader, aligning commercial demand, manufacturing capacity, inventory strategy, and financial objectives through a robust S&OP process.

Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end planning processes including demand, supply, capacity, and inventory planning.
  • Develop supply strategies that ensure product availability while optimizing inventory investment and working capital.
  • Conduct scenario planning and supply risk assessments to support business continuity and executive decision-making.
  • Partner with external manufacturing organizations to align production schedules, capacity plans, inventory targets, and material availability.
  • Drive long-range capacity planning across multiple manufacturing sites and contract partners.
  • Partner with and maintain regular contact with key stakeholders including Drug Product, Analytical Sciences, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Supply, Finance, and Program Management.
  • We lead with empathy, act with an owner's mindset, demand clarity, work without fences, and execute with urgency because patients are counting on us.

Requirements

  • Master's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or related discipline with a minimum of 6 years of Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology industry experience in cGMP manufacturing operations of biologics, or
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or related discipline with a minimum of 8 years of Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology industry experience in cGMP manufacturing operations of biologics.
  • Proven experience leading and facilitating a formal S&OP process, including executive-level participation and decision-making.
  • Strong understanding of supply planning, inventory management, capacity planning, and supply chain risk management.
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  • Demonstrated experience managing supply planning activities across a global network of CMOs and third-party manufacturing partners.
  • Ability to perform planning functions using various levels of sophistication in planning and reporting tools (from Excel through established ERP packages).
  • Experience supporting commercial product launches, building inventory strategies, network readiness, etc.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Vera Therapeutics Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer.
  • Vera Therapeutics is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices and we strive to provide employees with total compensation packages that are market competitive. The exact base pay offered for this role will depend on various factors, including but not limited to the candidate's geography, qualifications, skills, and experience.
  • For this role, the anticipated base pay range is
  • $150,000 - $180,000 USD
  • At Vera, base pay is only one part of your total compensation package. The successful candidate will be eligible for an annual performance incentive bonus, new hire equity, and ongoing performance-based equity. Vera Therapeutics also offers various benefits offerings, including, but not limited to, medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k match, flexible time off, and a number of paid holidays.

Nice to have

  • APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP, or equivalent) preferred.

Compensation

  • Vera Therapeutics is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices and we strive to provide employees with total compensation packages that are market competitive.

Benefits

  • Recommend inventory policies, safety stock strategies, and supply planning parameters appropriate for commercial operations.
  • Develop metrics and KPIs to monitor manufacturing performance, capacity utilization, supply constraints, and inventory health across the network.

Company info

  • Vera Therapeutics was founded in 2016 and is based in Brisbane, California.
  • At Vera, our values are the cornerstone of our culture and guide how we work together every day.
  • From how we hire and develop our people to how we advance rigorous science, we are building a team committed to transforming medicine in autoimmune diseases, starting with the kidney.
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