Specialist, Materials Management

Overview

As a Specialist, Materials Management at Alnylam, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the continuos, uninterrupted flow of raw materials to support both internal and external manufacturing operations. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Materials Management, you will be tasked with maintaining strategies to optimize material planning, procurement, and inventory control, all while upholding the highest standards of quality and service.

This position is hybrid and will be primarily located in Cambridge, MA.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with CMC, Process Sciences, and/or manufacturing teams to develop materials plans for assigned materials.
• Develop material forecasts (as needed).
• Execute material planning and procurement activities based on manufacturing schedules and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) principles.
• Set and maintain safety stock and replenishment strategies for production materials and consumables.
• Maintain and update SAP master data entry as directed.
• Monitor SAP transactions and business activities related to material management to ensure inventory accuracy and timely supply of raw materials.
• Create and modify requisitions and purchase orders for direct materials.
• Expedite open orders, and reconcile and resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Manage and report on raw material inventory to minimize operational disruptions and exposure to excess and obsolete inventory (E&O).
• Coordinate with Logistics Operations team and onsite facilities/warehouse teams to replenish materials from storage at External Warehouse locations.
• Develop strong relationships with CMC, Process Sciences, Regulatory, Facilities, Clinical Operations, Clinical Supply, QA, Development, etc.
• Communicate with internal stakeholders and external vendors.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management or science-related discipline or 2-4 years' experience in a Supply Chain Planning role, preferably in a Biotechnology or Pharmaceutical environment.
• Strong understanding of supply chain planning policies and procedures such as materials management, inventory controls, and process optimization.
• Demonstration of analytical skills to effectively resolve material management issues and forecast inaccuracies.
• Solid understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, GMP principles, and new product introduction.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems (SAP preferred).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and work effectively in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to change and handle both routine and non-routine responsibilities with attention to detail and problem-solving capability.
• High level of proficiency in Excel and Data Analysis.
• Relevant industry certifications are a plus (APICS CSCP/CPIM).

About Alnylam:Alnylam Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: ALNY) has led the translation of RNA interference (RNAi) into a whole new class of innovative medicines with the potential to transform the lives of people afflicted with rare and more prevalent diseases. Based on Nobel Prize-winning science, RNAi therapeutics represent a powerful, clinically validated approach to treating diseases at their genetic source by "interfering" with mRNA that cause or contribute to disease. Since our founding in 2002, Alnylam has led the RNAi Revolution and continues to turn scientific possibility into reality.

Our culture:Our people-first culture is guided by our core values: fiercely innovative, open culture, purposeful urgency, passion for excellence, and commitment to people, and these values influence how we work and the business decisions we make. Thanks to feedback from our employees over the years, we've been fortunate to be named a top employer around the world. Alnylam is extremely proud to have been recognized as the #1 Large Employer by Boston Globe Top Places to Work in 2023 for the third consecutive year, one of Science Magazine's Top Biopharma Employers, one of America's Most Responsible Companies for 2024 by Newsweek, a Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators, and a Great Place to Work in Canada, France, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, and UK - among others.

At Alnylam, we commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equal employment opportunity. We are dedicated to building an environment where employees can feel that they belong, can bring their authentic selves to work, and achieve to their full potential. By empowering employees to embrace their unique differences at work, our business grows stronger with advanced and original thinking, allowing us to bring groundbreaking medicines to patients. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ethnicity, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics prohibited by law.