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Quidel Corporation Senior Manager, Supply Chain in Athens, Ohio
The Opportunity QuidelOrtho unites the strengths of Quidel Corporation and Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, creating a world-leading in vitro diagnostics company with award-winning expertise in immunoassay and molecular testing, clinical chemistry and transfusion medicine. We are more than 6,000 strong and do business in over 130 countries, providing answers with fast, accurate and consistent testing where and when they are needed most - home to hospital, lab to clinic. Our culture puts our team members first and prioritizes actions that support happiness, inspiration and engagement. We strive to build meaningful connections with each other as we believe that employee happiness and business success are linked. Join us in our mission to transform the power of diagnostics into a healthier future for all. The Role As we continue to grow, we are seeking a Senior Manager, Supply Chain who will define and execute supply chain strategies that drive improvements in material flow, efficiency, customer satisfaction, and delivery. This position will work cross functionally with other Operations leaders to identify systemic issues and facilitate plans to mitigate and will be responsible for Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) in collaboration with Commercial operations, Site Operations, and Finance. Implements supplier management strategies in support of manufacturing and quality initiatives. This position will develop and maintain a high performing team that is focused on Talent Development, Continuous Improvement, and Supply Chain Excellence. This position is based at our manufacturing site in Athens, Ohio. The Responsibilities Responsible for day-to-day leadership of a site team that consists of purchasing, vendor quality, production planning, inventory control, shipping, and receiving. Establishes strategic direction, defines team goals and individual objectives, and manages performance expectations for the Operations Supply Chain organization. Execute all departmental responsibilities to achieve profitability goals and maximize customer satisfaction. Leads with a "Lean Leadership" mindset to include robust operating mechanisms, meaningful metrics, visual management, standard accountability, root cause problem solving, and a continuous improvement culture. Represent site product lines within corporate Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP), interfacing with Sales/Marketing and Production areas to translate sales forecasts into a master schedule and resulting production plans. Manages and mentors' staff on vendor selections, relationship, price negotiation, and corrective actions. Responsible for the development of purchase agreements and contracts dealing with arbitration of multifaceted terms, conditions, and requirements. Works collaboratively with demand planning to review sales performance to forecast and ensure adjustments are made for production planning and purchasing team to execute production plans while setting/maintaining proper inventory levels to minimize cash flow impact and/or E&O exposure. Assists Quality Assurance team to ensure conformance to cGMP and ISO requirements, develops selection criteria for evaluation, selection of suppliers, and evaluation of supplier performance. Implement supplier management strategies to support quality and manufacturing objectives. Represents the site as a key contact to corporate functional leadership (commercial team, strategic procurement, global supply chain) pertaining to issue resolution, performance updates, and strategic initiatives. Manages department annual budget, staffing levels, individual development plans, and succession strategy. Perform other work-related duties assigned The IndividualEducation and Experience: BA / BS degree in business administration, engineering, related field, or a combination of work experience and educat