Barbara Fitch
Thousand Oaks
Summary
Operations executive with over 23 years of experience in the Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical industry, within clinical and commercial operations. An inspirational leader that has consistently created a strong, supportive team culture and high engagement. Experienced with optimizing end-to-end supply chain processes to enhance operational efficiency. Utilizes strategic planning and analytical skills to reduce costs and improve service levels. Track record of fostering team collaboration and adapting to dynamic environments to meet business goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Supply Chain
Allogene Therapeutics
06.2023 - Current
- Accountable for E2E supply chain: raw material planning, procurement, supplier management, network production planning, transportation, logistics, clinical supply chain, inventory management, business process and systems capabilities
- Lead cross-functionally through executive governance bodies to align demand, manufacturing capacity and budget to ensure uninterrupted product supply
- Develop and influence innovative solutions across Operations, leading to efficiency gains and cost savings
Executive Director, Planning & Logistics
Allogene Therapeutics
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders including Finance, Commercial, Manufacturing, and Quality to ensure supply within budget
- Developed transportation and logistics strategy and business continuity plans for ultra cold chain shipments
- Managed packaging and labeling CMO and delivered 100% on time in full deliveries to patients
Senior Director, Supply Chain Planning
Allogene Therapeutics
11.2020 - 12.2022
- Built and developed the Supply Planning team and implemented key performance indicators
- Established network-wide planning capabilities for raw materials, production, scheduling, and inventory management
- Led Demand & Operations Planning process including demand planning, production planning and facilitation of executive decision making
- Created global supply chain planning strategy, ensuring no production impact due to supplier performance or raw material delays
Director, Supply Chain Business Processes & Data
Amgen Inc.
02.2018 - 11.2020
- Nominated for Operations Future Executives Leadership Program; developed Integrated Business Planning business case for managing demand volatility across the product lifecycle as project capstone
- Managed global high performing team of Business Process Managers and Data Owners across Plan, Source, Deliver and Enable functions
- Established operations-wide forum to standardize and advance master data across multiple systems and data domains to drive data driven insights
- Program manager for the implementation of a Lead Logistics Provider, creating a foundational capability and strategic advancement for global distribution
Director, Trade Compliance
Amgen Inc.
01.2016 - 02.2018
- Managed global Trade Compliance team located in the U.S., Asia, and Europe
- Advanced maturity of compliance objectives related to cross-functional process controls and systems integration
- Program Manager for Physical Financial Flow Strategic Initiative to advance material valuation, increase automation and integrate Customs and VAT reporting
Sr. Manager, Global Trade Office
Amgen Inc.
08.2015 - 01.2016
- Led team of Trade Compliance experts responsible for establishing global standards and process controls to meet trade compliance obligations
- Program Manager for Trade Compliance Automation initiative, a large scale, cross-functional project with Legal, Tax and Supply Chain to optimize processes
- Effectively partnered with Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Legal, Information Services, Tax and Supply Chain to mitigate international trade risk
Sr. Manager, Variation Management & Master Data Hub
Amgen Inc.
03.2013 - 08.2015
- Established new team responsible for implementing finished goods SKU variations in support of U.S., Asia, Latin America, and Cross-Regional Alliances, reducing lead time for variation execution by 50%
- Translated product strategy as determined by the Regional Operations Leads to an executable implementation plan
- Led team responsible for global data set up in SAP for all material types; achieved significant productivity gains for master data management via cross-training, automation, and resource re-allocation
Demand & Supply Planning Business Process Owner
Amgen Inc.
11.2011 - 03.2013
- Developed and led change management initiatives and programs across the planning network by applying operational excellence tools and techniques to improve process performance
- Performed analysis and provided recommendations for operational safety stock targets for all commercial make to stock SKUs
- Developed and audited global policies for supply chain planning processes
Global Supply Chain Planner
Amgen Inc.
06.2010 - 11.2011
- Assembled demand and supply sensitivity scenarios in support of key supply chain and production planning decisions
- Collaborated with Manufacturing, Quality, Business Unit Leaders, and Finance to ensure functional alignment of plans and expected outcomes
- Monitored inventory levels and financial impact of potential scrap under varying levels of demand
Master Scheduler
Amgen Inc.
11.2007 - 06.2010
Clinical Supply Chain Plant Scheduler
Amgen Inc.
07.2006 - 11.2007
Master Scheduler
Pfizer Inc.
08.2004 - 07.2006
Buyer
Sidley Austin Brown & Wood LLP
09.2003 - 07.2004
Planner-Buyer
GlaxoSmithKline Inc.
07.2002 - 06.2003
Education
Operations Leadership Program -
Duke University - Fuqua School of Business
Durham, NC08.2019
Master of Business Administration -
Pepperdine University - The Graziadio School of Business and Management
Malibu, CA05.2014
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Supply Chain Management
Michigan State University - The Eli Broad College of Business
East Lansing, MI05.2002
Skills
- Cross-functional Team Leadership
- Process Improvement & Optimization
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Effective Interpersonal Communication
Timeline
Head of Supply Chain
Allogene Therapeutics
06.2023 - Current
Executive Director, Planning & Logistics
Allogene Therapeutics
01.2022 - 05.2023
Senior Director, Supply Chain Planning
Allogene Therapeutics
11.2020 - 12.2022
Director, Supply Chain Business Processes & Data
Amgen Inc.
02.2018 - 11.2020
Director, Trade Compliance
Amgen Inc.
01.2016 - 02.2018
Sr. Manager, Global Trade Office
Amgen Inc.
08.2015 - 01.2016
Sr. Manager, Variation Management & Master Data Hub
Amgen Inc.
03.2013 - 08.2015
Demand & Supply Planning Business Process Owner
Amgen Inc.
11.2011 - 03.2013
Global Supply Chain Planner
Amgen Inc.
06.2010 - 11.2011
Master Scheduler
Amgen Inc.
11.2007 - 06.2010
Clinical Supply Chain Plant Scheduler
Amgen Inc.
07.2006 - 11.2007
Master Scheduler
Pfizer Inc.
08.2004 - 07.2006
Buyer
Sidley Austin Brown & Wood LLP
09.2003 - 07.2004
Planner-Buyer
GlaxoSmithKline Inc.
07.2002 - 06.2003
Master of Business Administration -
Pepperdine University - The Graziadio School of Business and Management
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Supply Chain Management
Michigan State University - The Eli Broad College of Business
Operations Leadership Program -
Duke University - Fuqua School of Business
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