Ocular Therapeutix, Inc. (NASDAQ:OCUL) is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the formulation, development, and commercialization of innovative therapies for diseases and conditions of the eye using its proprietary bioresorbable hydrogel-based formulation technology, ELUTYX™. Ocular Therapeutix has built a robust product pipeline of drug delivery solutions developed to reduce the complexity and burden of the current standard of care and position itself to become a leader in the ophthalmic space.

Outside of the ophthalmic realm and behind the doors of our headquarters in Bedford, MA, we strive to build a strong culture where employees can flourish and achieve their career goals. We encourage out of the box thinking, cross-functional collaboration, and creativity.

Position Summary:

Responsible for Materials Requirement Planning (MRP), procurement, invoice reconciliation, and fulfillment of all direct and indirect materials and services used at Ocular Therapeutix, working cross-functionally with several departments (Manufacturing, Development, Finance, Quality Assurance, Quality Control) to help drive production and business continuity.    

Principal Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

MRP and Production Planning Create and maintain MRP/build plans with input from Sales, Finance, Marketing, Operations and supply chain partners Perform what-if analysis and mitigation plans for supply chain or manufacturing risks Monitor build plan and inventory levels for raw materials, components, and services Prepare and present MRP, inventory, and supply reports to management Track and manage supplier delivery schedules and resolve supply issues Prioritize supply requirements, adjust for schedule changes Assist in identifying and resolving inventory discrepancies Manage inventory levels to set and maintain safety stocks and lead times Purchasing materials and services from multiple vendors using best practices Manage all purchasing for parts, services, and logistics/transportation for Production and Engineering Identify alternate sources for components with better cost/quality/delivery. Request quotes; negotiate purchase terms, delivery schedules, and performance measurement with suppliers Prepare and enter purchase requisitions in IPurchase for approval and manage ERP System for confirmed orders Obtain internal approvals; document and communicate PO changes to Follow-up, track, and expedite goods/services purchases to meet production schedules Verify receipt of goods on POs and input receipts in ERP system.

Qualification Requirements:

2-5 years of related industry experience in Production and MRP Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience preferred Strong Excel skills required Ability to communicate in with multiple departments and Demonstrated experience in creating comprehensive MRP reports and analyses Experience sourcing and purchasing from domestic and international suppliers Strong analytical skills required Must be highly detail-orientated Must be able to thrive in a start-up environment with constant change Must have a strong sense of ownership and be able to drive issues to closure Must be a self-starter who is hands-on with projects and assignments Experience with QAD or other ERP systems required

 

 

 

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