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PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF POSITION:
The Sr. Director, Site Supply Chain & Logistics, is responsible for all supply chain functions at the Bothell Cell Therapy manufacturing facility (CAR-T Therapies) and reports directly to the Site Head. The role oversees a team managing patient supply, production planning, material planning, materials management, inventory control, product tracking, import/export permits, shipping/receiving, and cold chain logistics for cell therapies manufactured at the Bothell commercial and clinical site.
As part of the site leadership team, the candidate contributes to establishing strategic direction for the facility in alignment with corporate objectives, including transitioning the site to commercial operations and launching new products. The position is accountable for overall strategy and vision for the site's long-term plan, assessing demand and usage requirements across operating functions. This role collaborates with the Global Supply Chain network, following guidance on capacity and demand, and providing site-level insights.
Additional responsibilities include overseeing employee development, maintaining workplace culture, and ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of the site's supply chain organization.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Education:
Bachelor's or Graduate degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field with a Masters or MBA preferred.
Experience:
15 or more years of experience in operations, supply chain, manufacturing, science and technology, manufacturing systems, and/or quality assurance.
· 5+ years in senior management position
· 5+ years specifically in Supply Chain organization with experience in either production planning, materials procurement, and/or SAP and ERP Systems.
· Intermediate knowledge of cGMP Regulations
· Cross functional and network experience.
Skills & Abilities:
· Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills at all levels of the organization; excellent presentation skills, both material creation and delivery
· Ability to present data and analyses in an organized, clear, and concise manner
· Ability to understand and solve complicated supply and demand problems
· Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and to develop and maintain strong business partner relationships.
· Strong knowledge of ERP systems (SAP preferred), supply planning methodologies, materials management, and GMP compliance.
· Demonstrated record with driving continuous improvement and fostering an operational excellence culture.
· Proven leadership ability to carry out difficult decisions in a logical, rational manner, and demonstrated ability to work as a site leadership team member and to engage and influence team members in a matrixed environment.
· Ability to lead both direct reports and cross-functional teams; strong situational leadership skills, ability to lead staff at all levels of the organization. Ability to coach, mentor, and develop staff
· Financial management exposure, awareness, and strong acumen
· Direct experience with S&OP and S&OE processes and materials requirements planning
Travel Requirements
Some travel required for site visits and team building across the network
Licenses/Certifications:
Preferred - Certification in APICS CPIM, CSCP, SCOR-P
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leading the Supply Chain & Logistsic Team at the Bothell site to include:
· Managing the teams responsible for all warehouse operations, production planning & scheduling, material management and ERP systems.
· Ensure material availability to meet patient schedules, proactively manage risks, and maintain on-time, in-full delivery.
· Support and influence network capacity planning, ensuring the network needs are aligned with site capabilities and ensure clinical and commercial readiness.
· Hiring, mentoring, and developing exceptional people.
· Championing a culture of exceptional teamwork and communication.
· Building effective cross-functional relationships.
· Maintaining a safety-focused culture for employees and patients by following company procedures, policies, and cGMP requirements.
Establishing continuous improvement and right first-time mindset.
Ensuring that the required initial and continuing training of the department personnel is carried out
and adapted according to need.
Builds positive working relationships across the network, can effectively motivate and influence partners and executive management to resolve issues at local and network wide level.
Represent the site in global forums to shape policy, drive standardization, and influence strategic supply chain decisions.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. The primary duties and responsibilities are intended to describe those functions that are essential to the performance of this job.
This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. There are other duties and responsibilities that are considered incidental or secondary to the overall purpose of this job. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management.
This position requires 100% on-site presence.
If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn't perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.
Compensation Overview:
Bothell - WA - US: $240,750 - $291,727
The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee's work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.
Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/.
Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect and may include the following: Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care. Wellbeing support such as the BMS Living Life Better program and employee assistance programs (EAP). Financial well-being resources and a 401(K). Financial protection benefits such as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection and survivor support. Work-life programs include paid national holidays and optional holidays, Global Shutdown Days between Christmas and New Year's holiday, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, up to two (2) paid days to volunteer, sick time off, and summer hours flexibility. Parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave. Family care services such as adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, fertility/infertility benefits, support for traveling mothers, and child, elder and pet care resources. Other perks like tuition reimbursement and a recognition program.
Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers
With a single vision as inspiring as Transforming patients' lives through science , every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in a supportive culture, promoting global participation in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.
On-site Protocol
BMS has an occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy @type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:
Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.
BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com . Visit careers.bms.com/ (https://careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility) eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.
BMS cares about your well-being and the well-being of our staff, customers, patients, and communities. As a result, the Company strongly recommends that all employees be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and keep up to date with Covid-19 boosters.
BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.
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Company: Bristol-Myers Squibb
Req Number: R1595038
Updated: 2025-09-14 04:44:29.365 UTC
Location: Bothell-WA
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