Sr. Manager, Supply Chain Planning - job 1 of 2

The Sr. Manager, Supply Chain Planning at Vaxcyte is responsible for overseeing end-to-end supply planning activities. This includes demand and supply planning, capacity management, and inventory optimization. You will also be designing supply chain strategies that align with Vaxcyte's business objectives and ensuring the timely availability of materials and products.

To qualify for the Sr. Manager, Supply Chain Planning position at Vaxcyte, candidates should possess a B.S. or B.A. degree, ideally with an advanced degree preferred. Additionally, a strong background in supply chain operations in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry is required, with a minimum of 8-10 years of experience.

The essential skills for the Sr. Manager, Supply Chain Planning at Vaxcyte include strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, proficiency in advanced data analytics tools, excellent communication skills, and the capability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams. Experience with OMP Advanced Planning Systems is also beneficial.

The Sr. Manager, Supply Chain Planning plays a pivotal role in supporting Vaxcyte's mission by ensuring that supply chain operations are aligned with the company’s growth and commercial objectives, which are vital for delivering innovative vaccines to combat serious bacterial diseases.

For the Sr. Manager, Supply Chain Planning role at Vaxcyte, the salary range is competitive, estimated between $162,000 and $190,000 in the San Francisco Bay Area. Compensation also includes a comprehensive benefits package and an equity component.

When answering this question, highlight your specific experience with demand and supply planning processes. Discuss your methods for analyzing data, forecasting demand, and aligning supply with production schedules, emphasizing tools or software you’ve successfully utilized, such as OMP Advanced Planning Systems.

Focus on your strategies for balancing supply and demand. Share examples of how you have analyzed inventory data to minimize risks of expiry and developed processes to ensure that inventory levels are efficient and cost-effective.

Be prepared to discuss specific improvements you've initiated. This could include enhancing planning processes, reducing waste, or increasing efficiency. Highlight the outcomes you achieved and how these improvements benefited the organization.

Discuss your approach to risk management. Provide examples of specific disruptions you've dealt with and the mitigation strategies you employed. Emphasize your ability to remain proactive and reactive when necessary.

Explain your strategies for effective communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution. Highlight how developing strong relationships can lead to better collaboration and improved supply chain performance.

Focus on the KPIs you believe are most relevant, such as fill rates, inventory turnover, on-time delivery rates, and forecast accuracy. Explain how you track, analyze, and act on these metrics to drive supply chain performance.

Share a detailed example of a challenging project, including your role, the objectives, challenges faced, and how you led your team to meet goals. Highlight what you learned and how it strengthened your process.

Discuss your experience with specific tools or software you have used in your supply chain planning roles. Be specific about how these systems aided in your planning, analysis, and decision-making processes.

Explain your organizational strategies for prioritizing tasks and managing time efficiently. Discuss how you ensure deadlines are met while maintaining accuracy and quality in your work.

Describe your collaborative approach, focusing on how you engage team members from different functions to foster cooperation and high performance. Provide examples of how you've successfully led teams to achieve shared objectives.