Logistics and Planning Sr. Specialist

Kyowa Kirin is a fast-growing global specialty pharmaceutical company that applies state-of-the-art biotechnologies to discover and deliver novel medicines in four disease areas: bone and mineral; intractable hematologic; hematology oncology; and rare disease. A Japan-based company our goal is to translate science into smiles by delivering therapies where no adequate treatments currently exist working from drug discovery to product development and North America we are headquartered in Princeton NJ with offices in California North Carolina and Mississauga Ontario.

Summary:

The Logistics & Planning Coordinator is essential to the daily execution and coordination of supply chain activities within the Logistics and Planning functions for Kyowa Kirins North America operations. This role is focused on tactical planning and logistics activities related to the movement and availability of products into within and out of the North America Logistics & Planning Coordinator collaborates closely with cross-functional teams including supply chain manufacturing and Quality Assurance both locally and globally to ensure uninterrupted product supply for Kyowa Kirin patients. Key responsibilities include managing purchase order and packaging schedule planning conducting inventory reconciliation coordinating freight operations and tracking performance across supply packaging and warehouse sites. This position is critical to achieving the companys goals for supply reliability and resilience.

Essential Functions:

Drive end-to-end supply chain transactions to support supply chain strategy execution.
Act as a key user of transactional and operations systems including ERP Logistics platforms e-QMS and Digital Control Tower.
Coordinate daily product planning activities contract packaging operations and third-party logistics (3PL) and freight forwarding services.
Gather and analyze data to support key performance indicator (KPI) reporting; investigate exception cases to ensure GxP compliance and adherence to e-QMS processes.
Support the North America Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process.
Contribute to KPI reporting and management processes
Support the execution and tracking of risk mitigation strategies across the supply chain

Assist in the execution and monitoring of supply chain budgets.
Perform additional supply chain management responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements:

Education
Bachelors degree in Logistics Supply Chain Management Business Administration or closely related discipline. Relevant professional certifications (e.g. APICS) is a plus..

Experience
Minimum three (3) years of experience in Product and Logistics Planning in GxP compliant environment preferably in cold chain biotech or pharmaceutical industry. Strong understanding of Quality Management Systems (QMS) in regulated industries including processes related to change control deviation management and corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

Technical Skills
Process flow & continuous improvement mindset. Digitally savvy with supply/logistics applications. Proficient in MS Office Suite.

Working Conditions:

Requires hybrid working environment (Tues & Thurs in Princeton NJ office with occasion 3rd day when required). Minimal travel (domestically).Requires up to 5% domestic and international travel.

The anticipated salary for this position will be$70000 to $75000. The actual salary offered for this role at commencement of employment may vary based on several factors including but not limited to relevant experience skill set qualifications education (including applicable licenses and certifications job-based knowledge location and other business and organizational needs.

The listed salary is just one component of the overall compensation package. At Kyowa Kirin North America we provide a comprehensive range of benefits including:

• 401K with company matching
• Discretionary Profit Sharing
• Annual Bonus Program (Sales Bonus for Sales Jobs)
• Generous PTO and Holiday Schedule which includes Summer and Winter Shut-Downs Sick Days and Volunteer Days
• Healthcare Benefits (Medical Dental Prescription Drugs and Vision)
• HSA & FSA Programs
• Well-Being and Work/Life Programs
• Long-Term Incentives
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Concierge Service
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Referral Awards

The compensation and benefits information set forth in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States. Candidates hired outside the United States will be eligible for compensation and benefits in accordance with their local market.

KKNA and all of its employees have an obligation to act in accordance with the law and with integrity in all our operations and interactions

It is the policy of Kyowa Kirin North America Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race religion creed color pregnancy sex age national origin disability genetic trait or predisposition veteran status marital status sexual orientation or affection preference or citizenship status or any other category protected by law.

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