Supply Chain NPI Specialist

Position Overview

The Supply Chain New Product Introduction (NPI) Specialist acts as a key member of the Product Development team responsible for seamless transfer of pipeline products to commercial operation.

The NPI team is responsible for collaborating with functional area SMEs from Supply Chain, Warehouse, and Logistics teams to develop and support implementation of strategic recommendations related to supply chain setup for new products.

The Specialist position utilizes a variety of systems and tools to ensure new product commercial readiness, including establishment of procurement, planning, logistics, fulfillment, warehousing, and inventory management plans across Exact Sciences entities.

Essential Duties

Include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Deliver an Operations Plan capturing the overall Supply Chain / Logistics strategy defining the approach for NPI program commercialization, including specified processes / procedures, system requirements, and capture / approval of key business decisions.
• Partner with key internal stakeholders and project sponsors across technical teams, planning, logistics, warehousing, supplier management, sourcing, SAP / business systems, finance, and contracting to review project requirements and develop and implement appropriate cost-effective and sustainable Supply Chain / Logistics business processes supporting NPI commercialization.
• Foster collaboration of key stakeholders across all Exact Sciences locations, ensuring detailed plans are in place for support of new products that span multiple locations for production, distribution, and clinical laboratory operations.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to develop solutions to business challenges and deliver project tasks related to commercialization of new products.
• Demonstrated success with oral and written communication / presentation, influence and persuasion, results orientation, facilitation, interpersonal / teamwork, and listening skills.
• Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Act with an inclusion mindset and model these behaviors for the organization.
• Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.
• Ability to organize, present, and convey complex problems or issues within or across functions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, ability to think strategically.
• Strong time management, with ability to prioritize and balance multiple competing priorities within and across multiple projects.
• Ability to follow documented procedures as they relate to business process or quality requirements.
• Ability to work effectively in team situations, as well as independently.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, frequently changing, and evolving environment.
• Ability and means to travel 20% between Exact Sciences locations, including local and overnight / weekend travel.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or a related technical or scientific field.
• 4+ years of professional industry related work experience within a Supply Chain role (procurement, planning, warehousing, logistics, or other related supply chain role) in a biotech-manufacturing environment, preferably in a GMP and / or ISO environment.
• 2+ years of experience in project / program management, demonstrating proficiency and leadership in cross-functional collaboration and negotiating compromise within a matrix organization.
• Demonstrated proficiency working with Microsoft Office Suite, Internet navigation, and email usage.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in Biotech, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biology, or a related scientific field.
• Experience with SAP or other ERP systems.
• Experience with a quality management system (QMS).

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Salary Range :

$50,000.00 - $81,000.00The annual base salary shown is for this position located in US - WI - Madison on a full-time basis and may differ by hiring location.

In addition, this position is bonus eligible, and is eligible to receive company stock upon hire as well as annually.

Exact Sciences is proud to offer an employee experience that includes paid time off (including days for vacation, holidays, volunteering, and personal time), paid leave for parents and caregivers, a retirement savings plan, wellness support, and health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.