Senior Supply Chain Specialist

Gilead Sciences

. Lead S&OP planning across Kite's clinical portfolio .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeEl Segundo • California • United StatesSenior💰 $107,185 - $138,710 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in S&OP and supply planning within the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors, with a strong focus on risk management, cross-functional collaboration, and advanced planning capabilities. Proficient in utilizing analytical tools and methodologies to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency.

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S&OP PlanningSupply PlanningCross-Functional LeadershipAdvanced Excel ProficiencyAPICS Certification

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Hard Skills

S&OPSupply PlanningCapacity PlanningInventory ManagementMRP/DRPAnalytical SkillsRisk ManagementScenario AnalysisPatient SchedulingContinuous Improvement

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsTime Management

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointKinaxis RapidResponseSAP APOSAP IBPOMPAI Capabilities

Certifications & Qualifications

APICS CPIMAPICS CSCP

Industry Keywords

BiotechnologyPharmaceuticalCell TherapyClinical Supply PlanningIn Vivo Therapies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead S&OP planning across Kite's clinical portfolio
Translate demand forecasts into executable supply, capacity, inventory, and risk management strategies
Support development and maintenance of clinical and commercial supply plans
Lead supply planning inputs to S&OP and S&OE processes, including scenario analysis, risk assessment, assumptions management, and mitigation planning
Translate data into options and recommendations and build cross-functional consensus for leadership decision-making
Consolidate S&OP planning assumptions from multiple cross-functional partners
Partner with Clinical Operations, study teams, Manufacturing, and Site Supply Chain to ensure patient readiness and continuity of supply
Support development of new clinical planning processes for pipeline operations, including in vivo therapies
Support commercial supply planning as required
Drive development and endorsement of clinical service level agreements for new studies
Identify and mitigate risks related to enrollment and demand variability, study design, and tactical patient supply challenges
Maintain an integrated view of network supply risks, mitigation plans, and leadership reporting
Facilitate contingency planning and drive actions that improve network resilience and plan execution
Serve as primary planning liaison between Vector and Finished Product within Network Planning for assigned products
Drive continuous improvement of planning processes, governance, KPIs, reporting, and decision-support tools
Support planning system enhancements and advanced planning capabilities, including AI application in day-to-day planning
Lead projects and initiatives improving planning effectiveness, visibility, and business performance
Build partnerships across Clinical, Commercial, Manufacturing, Finance, and Supply Chain organizations
Act as a trusted planning leader and subject matter expert for clinical supply planning and S&OP

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong knowledge of S&OP, S&OE, MRP/DRP, supply planning, capacity planning, and inventory management
Experience supporting supply planning in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, cell therapy, or related industries
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional planning and drive decisions in complex, regulated environments
Strong analytical, communication, and time management skills
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
MA / MS with 2+ years of Supply Chain and/or Operations and/or External Manufacturing experience, or BA / BS Degree with 4+ years of Supply Chain and/or Operations and/or External Manufacturing Experience, or Associate Degree with 6+ years of Supply Chain and/or Operations and/or External Manufacturing Experience, or High School Diploma / GED and 8+ years of Supply Chain and/or Operations and/or External Manufacturing experience
Experience supporting autologous CAR-T or In Vivo supply planning and patient scheduling preferred
Experience with planning systems such as Kinaxis RapidResponse, SAP APO, SAP IBP or OMP
Experience applying AI capabilities to improve efficiency and streamline processes is a plus
Experience with PowerPoint charting tools such as think-cell
APICS certification (CPIM or CSCP) preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary annual bonus
Discretionary stock-based long-term incentives
Paid time off
Company-sponsored medical insurance
Company-sponsored dental insurance
Company-sponsored vision insurance
Company-sponsored life insurance
Reasonable accommodation assistance during the job application process