Sr Manager, Supply Chain

Description

• Own end-to-end inventory control processes for raw materials, API, Drug Product, Britestock, Finished Goods, and clinical inventory.
• Develop, maintain, and enforce inventory-related SOPs, policies, and internal controls in compliance with SOX and GxP requirements.
• Ensure proper segregation of duties, approval workflows, and documentation for all inventory transactions.
• Maintain inventory integrity across Gilead’s ERP and warehouse management systems.

Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Inventory Oversight

• Serve as the primary owner of inventory governance for all inventory held at Global Logistic’s third-party logistics providers.
• Review and validate inventory reports from 3PLs, including receipts, shipments, transfers, adjustments, cycle counts, and destruction activities.
• Ensure 3PL partners comply with contractual inventory reporting requirements, internal controls, and regulatory standards.
• Lead discrepancy investigations with 3PLs, including root cause analysis and corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Supply Chain, Business, or related field
• Extensive experience in inventory management, inventory accounting, or supply chain finance.
• Direct experience managing pharmaceutical inventory held at third-party logistics providers.
• Strong hands-on experience with SOX compliance, including control design, documentation, and audit support.
• Advanced knowledge of inventory accounting and financial controls.
• Strong understanding of outsourced contract logistics and a proven track record in supplier relationship management at a global level.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, or life sciences industries.
• Working knowledge of GMP, GDP, FDA/EMA regulations, and audit requirements.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar.
• Prior experience serving as an audit lead or primary audit contact for inventory-related processes.
• Proficient in SAP S/4 Hana.

Skills & Competencies

• Exceptional analytical and reconciliation skills
• Strong attention to detail and documentation discipline
• Deep understanding of SOX and internal control frameworks
• Ability to manage complex inventory data and resolve discrepancies
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• High integrity and ability to operate in a highly regulated environment