Senior Materials Planner - Launchpad

Seagen is a global, multi-product biotechnology company dedicated to developing and commercializing transformative cancer medicines. As the industry leader in antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) technology, we pioneered a new generation in the science of harnessing antibodies to deliver cell-killing agents directly to cancer cells. Seagen’s dedication to improving the lives of cancer patients goes beyond science, and we believe that every employee has a role in contributing to this mission. By working together with a shared dedication and diverse perspectives, we are able to reach our full potential and make a real difference in the world. Seagen is a fast-growing company and has an abundance of opportunities available for you to grow your career. Put your passion to work at Seagen and join us!

Summary:

The Everett Manufacturing Facility at Seagen is seeking a Sr. Material Planner to participate in cGMP activities to support manufacturing operations. This planner will align material planning and procurement with clinical and commercial product supply needs and ensure material availability will meet production scheduling requirements. The planner will use their training and knowledge of supply chain and procurement to act as a business partner and work with stakeholders to define business needs, analyze inventory, manage master data, and place and manage orders with external suppliers.

Seagen’s new cGMP manufacturing facility “project Launchpad” is being built in Everett, Washington, just North of Seattle. Launchpad will be a greenfield build encompassing end-to-end manufacturing capabilities for biologics and antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs).

Principal Responsibilities:

• Maintain proper inventory levels of direct raw materials based on current inventory, historical usage, and forecast demand
• Responsible for regular supplier and contractual performance evaluations and periodic business review meetings with stakeholders and suppliers
• Acts as materials management and supply chain subject matter expert for site activities relating to new or improvements to supply processes and applications
• Utilize any Material Requirements Planning system (MRP) or IT system that is in place and ensure that data is accurate and up to date and resolve any issues as required
• Prepares purchase requisitions and send purchase orders to vendors
• Contacts suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries and to resolve shortages, missed or late deliveries, damaged goods, and other complications
• Works closely with MSAT, quality, and manufacturing teams to understand Seagen’s material needs, and develops an order strategy to minimize cost and reduce waste
• Engage with Strategic Sourcing partners to identify and mitigate material supply risk while ensuring appropriate site inventory levels
• Liaise with quality control, quality assurance, and manufacturing to ensure availability of released materials in time for use in manufacturing
• Manages cross-functional creation and maintenance of manufacturing bill of material
• Oversee the sourcing of new raw materials and facilitating completion of new part process by interfacing with QC and Compliance functions to ensure approval of material and supplier
• Coordinates with manufacturing and QA to resolve material issues (e.g., expedite, shortage, defect, etc.) and escalates potential material shortages before they affect production
• Collaborates with Manufacturing and Materials Management departments to ensure timely release and completion of production orders and transfer of required materials.
• Ensures coordination with site QA for all supply chain related change control activities.
• Creates and updates site standard operating procedures and metrics related to supply chain activities
• Participates on special projects (e.g., ERP enhancement, facility optimization) and fosters a continuous improvement culture to positively impact key performance metrics such as supplier quality, delivery, lead-time, and purchase price

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain, or Business operations
• 4-6 years industry experience within raw material planning, Production Planning/Scheduling, and or procurement
• Working knowledge of GMP regulations is required
• Experience in raw material planning, inventory management, demand planning & forecasting
• Expertise working with an ERP/MRP systems (Oracle, SAP, Kinaxis)
• Excellent analytical and project management skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, collaboration/teamwork, and adaptive and negotiation skills required
• Proficiency in Microsoft suite (ie. Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Visio, and MS Project

Preferred Qualifications:

• APICS certification and LEAN/Sigma training is preferred

As the leading employer in our industry in the Pacific Northwest, Seagen is proud to offer a competitive total compensation package as well as a comprehensive benefits program designed to support the whole lives of our employees and their families. Benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage, group and supplemental life insurance, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, relocation assistance and much more. To learn more about Seagen, please visit www.seagen.com.

The hiring pay range for this position is $99,000 to $127,600 per year based on skills, education and experience relevant to the role. Other components of total compensation include a competitive equity grant at the time of hire (with additional annual grants, and grants upon promotion when applicable), and an annual bonus.

Seagen is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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