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Supply Chain

Cambridge, MA

ID : 25R-04

Full-Time / Regular

Nearly 37 million Americans are currently affected by Chronic Kidney Disease. 37 million.

At Akebia we take that number very seriously and every day we come to work, with the purpose of bettering the lives of each person impacted by kidney disease and the renal community that serves them.

Our tenacious, passionate employees' challenge the status quo and work to develop unique therapeutics that have the potential to set new standards of care for people living with kidney disease.

This is life-changing work, and we are all in, are you?

Job Summary :

Akebia Therapeutics is seeking a dynamic and experienced Director, Commercial Supply Chain to oversee and manage all aspects of our commercial supply chain operations. This role is crucial in ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of our products to market, maintaining high standards of quality and compliance, and driving continuous improvement in supply chain processes. This role requires a proven track record in product launch, supply chain planning, operations, supplier and vendor management, artwork, and serialization management.

Essential Functions and Duties

Strategic Planning and Operational Excellence :

• Develop and implement the overall commercial supply chain strategy in alignment with Akebia Therapeutics' business goals.
• Oversee end-to-end supply chain operations, including production, inventory management and distribution.
• Ensure efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and compliance with quality and regulatory standards across all supply chain activities.
• Lead planning activities to ensure accurate and timely availability of products.
• Develop and manage supply plans in coordination with production schedules and sales forecasts.
• Optimize inventory levels to meet customer demand while minimizing costs and obsolescence.
• Implement and manage processes for artwork and serialization to ensure compliance and product traceability.
• Balance production capacity with demand fluctuations and manage constraints

Supplier and Vendor Management :

Team Leadership and Development :

Risk Management and Compliance :

Customer Focus and Collaboration :

Technology, Innovation, and Continuous Improvement :

Data Analysis and Reporting :

Basic Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Compensation :

Targeted Base : 184,748 - 228,218

Are you an Akebian?

An Akebian is curious, empathetic, and values making connections to people and ideas. Akebian's aren't afraid of diving in and owning a process or a problem, because we all want to deliver a great solution. Akebian's believe that we are better together because we are all working toward a common purpose - to better the life of each person impacted by kidney disease. Want to learn more about what it means to be an Akebian? Visit our website : www.akebia.com

Akebia is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all job applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other factors prohibited by law.