Manager, Raw Materials Planning

Company Overview:

Beam Therapeutics is a biotechnology company committed to establishing the leading, fully integrated platform for precision genetic medicines. To achieve this vision, Beam has assembled a platform with integrated gene editing, delivery and internal manufacturing capabilities. Beam’s suite of gene editing technologies is anchored by base editing, a proprietary technology that is designed to enable precise, predictable and efficient single base changes, at targeted genomic sequences, without making double-stranded breaks in the DNA. This has the potential to enable a wide range of therapeutic editing strategies that Beam is using to advance a diversified portfolio of base editing programs. Beam is a values-driven organization committed to its people, cutting-edge science, and a vision of providing life-long cures to patients suffering from serious diseases.

Position Overview:

Beam Therapeutics seeks a highly motivated individual to join us as Manager, Raw Materials Planning as part of our Supply Chain team. You will play a key role in ensuring production readiness at the Beam NC site from a holistic Supply Chain perspective for Beam’s Liver portfolio, including production planning, raw materials planning, purchasing, and vendor management to ensure uninterrupted supply of raw materials in support of internal manufacturing of Liver Drug Product or Critical Materials. The role will be integral to growing the raw materials planning, inventory management, and production planning capabilities for Beam’s manufacturing site in North Carolina. Collaboration with the site’s Supply Chain, Operational Readiness, IT, and Manufacturing functions will be critical for the success of this role.

The ideal candidate will have experience working in a dynamic environment. They will also be able to successfully interface with multidisciplinary teams and build strong cross-functional relationships.

Responsibilities:

• Own, lead, and facilitate Raw Material governance forms such as Materials Tech Transfer sub-teams and S&OP monthly forums.
• Execute the production planning aspects of manufacturing including SAP Process Order management.
• Ensure controlled flow of raw materials to support tech transfer and ongoing manufacturing operations for Beam NC via robust materials planning and purchasing, and oversight of vendor-managed inventory.
• Provide regular forecasts to suppliers to ensure medium to long term supply. Monitor status with suppliers to ensure material orders are filled and delivered as expected.
• Manage Purchase Order generation, track and manage open orders, and invoicing approvals for raw material procurement.
• Support new materials readiness with Manufacturing, Quality, Process Development, and Warehouse during facility and process start-up phase.
• Collaborate to support the warehouse operation from receiving readiness and inventory management perspectives, such as receiving, inspection, put-away, dispensing, Kanban, procedures.
• Proactively identify and mitigate any potential supply interruptions. Develop, document, implement, and continuously improve planning and inventory strategies to ensure raw material availability.
• Report and escalate material supply issues and constraints including root cause analysis, preventive actions, and leading resolution and or building mitigation plans.
• Provide timely updates to stakeholders on the status of readiness activities and related projects.
• Establish, author, and update SOPs as required. Drive CAPAs, change controls, deviations as needed.
• Support the transition of materials planning into MRP system without any interruptions to supply chain activities.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Must be able to work onsite 5 days a week, not a remote role.

Qualifications:

• 5 years’ experience in Supply Chain or Operations related roles in Biotechnology, Cell / Gene Therapy, or Pharmaceutical environment.
• 3 years' experience in a Supply Chain Planning role in a Biotechnology, Cell / Gene Therapy or Pharmaceutical environment preferred.
• Bachelor's degree required; MS/MBA preferred.
• APICS-certified (e.g., CPIM, CSCP, CPSM) or willingness to obtain certification preferred. Experience with inventory systems, supply planning and contract manufacturing principles.
• Experience in using and implementing planning tools including Excel Data Analysis and Modelling.
• Experience using MRP (SAP) systems, advanced knowledge preferred.
• High degree of customer focus (internal/external) and demonstrated collaboration in a team environment.
• Ability to think critically and demonstrate troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention-to-detail, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Onsite requirements: Must be able to work onsite daily and willing to have a flexible schedule during peak times, which may include supporting critical operations outside of normal work hours, as needed.