Supply Chain Senior Planner

Job Description

Position: International Order and Logistics Senior Planner

Vertex is seeking a highly motivated individual to coordinate the International order and logistics process for our gene therapy product. The Order and Logistics Senior Planner, International will be responsible to support the execution and facilitation of the order process, including order management (input, update and monitor), alignment and communication with different internal and external stakeholders, systems reconciliation, troubleshooting, support with the measurement and improvement of the entire process. In addition to local stakeholders, the Order and Logistics Senior Planner will collaborate with cross-functional teams in Europe, GCC and USA including Manufacturing, Commercial Operations, External Service providers and Quality.

Responsibilities

Order management

• Supports and coordinates all aspects of the “cell journey” on daily basis between Vertex and treatment centers.
• Executes and monitors order process within Vertex’s business system from order generation, changes, shipment through final delivery confirmation

Assists on operational calls with internal stakeholders to review daily operations, issues resolution and acts upon agreed priorities

Monitors different systems with cell journey data

Continuously operates the track and trace system, updates it on daily basis and shares data with internal stakeholders.

Collaborates with logistics providers to ensure all import/export compliance requirements are met for the shipping of the orders.

Provides timely updates to internal and external stakeholders.

Capacity and transportation booking

• Supports capacity booking at CMO (Contract Manufacturing Organization) for each patient. Engages with internal stakeholders to mitigate capacity issues on a case-by-case basis.
• Supports on capacity utilization/improvement initiatives
• Assists with provision of forecast to Suppliers to plan for aligning capacity and supply
• Assists the International S&OP process
• Works with Vertex Global Logistics to execute properly the logistics processes ensuring the on-time preparation and delivery of the shipments
  
  

Performance and Process management

• Updates an issue log for weekly operations review meetings and QBR. Supports issue resolution to International Order Management Lead

Flex Designation

Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site Eligible

Flex Eligibility Status

In this Hybrid-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as:

• Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; or select
• On-Site: work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.
  
  

Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex’s Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.

Company Information

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.

Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact Talent Acquisition at ApplicationAssistance@vrtx

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