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Sr Supply Chain Specialist

Kite Pharma

Job Location:

Hoofddorp - Netherlands

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 5 June 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 2 September 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Were here for one reason and one reason only to cure cancer. Every moment is dedicated to developing treatments and every action moves us one step closer to our goal. Weve made incredible scientific breakthroughs and our pioneering personalized CAR T-cell therapies have changed the paradigm. But were not finished yet.

Join Kite as we make even bigger advances in cancer therapies and help shape where our business and medical science goes next.

We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. 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. Join Kite and help create more tomorrows.

Job Description

Knowledge

Possesses good planning and organizational skills coupled with strong communication time management skills and aptitude for working with computer systems to plan and manage supply chain requirements.
Demonstrates an in depth understanding and application of principles concepts practices and standards along with an in depth knowledge of industry practices.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills strong analytical skills and problem-solving capability.
Able to develop solutions to a wide range of moderately complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and innovation.
Proficient in ERP system software with emphasis in the Operations / Supply Chain functionality.
Knowledgeable in cGMP operations functionality.

Specific Education & Experience Requirements

6 years of relevant experience in related field and a BS or BA; or
4 years of relevant experience and a MA/MBA/MS; or
2 years of relevant experience and a MA/MBA.

Specific Job Responsibilities

Facilitates Import/Export shipment transactions while working closely with the corporate Trade Compliance logistics departments and brokers
Assigns HTS & ECCN classifications to commodities & maintains their database
Responsible for resolving information requests from Brokers for import clearance of commodities in a timely manner
Quickly resolves any outstanding issues with PGAs to ensure fast clearance of commodities
Managing Trade Compliance and Regulatory processes and identifying such requirements in EMEA LATAM and APAC Regions
Well versed in EMA and other local government regulations and operational procedures
Solid understanding of Incoterms and their application
Administers import & export recordkeeping requirements
Responsible for COO determination
Conducting customs brokerage & shipment transactions audits
Working on development implementation process improvement training and audits of Trade Compliance policies procedures and WIs
Setting up new compliance relationships and the underlying operations to support them
Ensure compliance with foreign legal requirements related to import & export to and from foreign countries
Working with Global Tax and brokers to correctly setup VAT entry transmission information on entries
Acts as liaison between end-users IT and cross-functional teams in the analysis designs configuration testing and maintenance of systems to achieve optimal operational performance
Performs export compliance screening against the Denied Parties Lists
Ability to reconcile entries with Customs
Familiarity with BTI rulings ability to analyze them and apply the rulings to transactions and commodities
Developing presentations and effectively communicating findings results & action plans to peers and management
Provides Trade Compliance Training to operations personal when needed
Ability to implement Trade Compliance & Regulatory processes in new countries
Close familiarity with US IMEX regulations and their implementation

Basic Qualifications

Solid experience in Trade Compliance
Well versed in using MS Office suite software
Ability to work and problem solve complex compliance issues independently
Excellent communication skills
Ability to analyze data and metrics draw conclusions and determine actions
Capacity for autonomous problem solving and demonstrated multi-tasking capabilities
Ability to identify process deficiencies and streamline current procedures
Strong attention to detail time management prioritization and organizational skills

Kite is a biopharmaceutical company engaged in the development of innovative cancer immunotherapies with a goal of providing rapid long-term durable response and eliminating the burden of chronic care. The company is focused on chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) and T cell receptor (TCR) engineered cell therapies designed to empower the immune systems ability to recognize and kill tumors. Kite is based in Santa Monica CA. For more information on Kite please visit . Sign up to follow @KitePharma on Twitter at Employment Opportunity (EEO)

It is the policy of Gilead Sciences Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates (collectively Gilead or the Company) to recruit select and employ the most qualified persons available for positions throughout the Company. Except if otherwise provided by applicable law all employment actions relating to issues such as compensation benefits transfers layoffs returns from layoffs company-sponsored training education assistance social and recreational programs are administered on a non-discriminatory basis (i.e. without regard to protected characteristics or prohibited grounds which may include an individuals gender race color national origin ancestry religion creed physical or mental disability marital status sexual orientation medical condition veteran status and age unless such protection is prohibited by federal state municipal provincial local or other applicable laws). Gilead also prohibits discrimination based on any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.

For Current Kite Pharma Employees and Contractors:

Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

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