POSITION DESCRIPTION:
We are seeking a Manager in Supply Chain & Alliance Management to implement, execute and manage the European supply chain and distributors/partners alliances to ensure seamless logistic operation in the distribution of current and future VIVUS medicines commercialized in Europe.
In this hands-on position, you will report to the Director, Finance and Supply Chain, Europe, with matrixed reporting to the Global Supply Chain organization, and manage and lead all aspects of European supply and alliances/partnerships.
Specific responsibilities described below include but are not limited to the following:
ROLE

• Maintain a 24-month rolling supply forecast to secure continuity of supply based on strategic elements from demand forecasts provided by commercial and specification changes that impact supply
• Manage relationships with wholesalers, distributors and commercial partners in the countries where the product is and will be launched. Ensure that all existing contractual obligations are met from both sides
• Ensure effective customer onboarding and order management, including returns, and backorder management
• Support the management and development of EU partnership efforts, including negotiations of new contracts for European geographical expansion.
• Communicate order and inventory status to stakeholders as required.
• Manage and track the orders to ensure a seamless supply of launched medicines.
• Ensure changes in supply configuration, design, timeline, manufacturing availability and regulatory requirements are being captured in the change control process.
• Coordinate and ensures the availability of all necessary Controlled Drug import and export licenses between the corresponding countries.
• Manage EU FMD serialization activities.
• Manage supplier performance metrics and routinely monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive operational and economic performance improvement.
• Support Regulatory and Global Supply Chain with new specifications and change controls during label changes and bar code creations.
• Identify, define, prioritize, and communicate risks to successful operations; develop and monitor risk mitigation and contingency plan.
• Serve as an “internal expert” on partner company and partnership contract
• Ensure compliance with all applicable internal policies and procedures, regulations and contractual obligations with partners

REQUIREMENTS:
DISCLAIMER
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.