Senior Manager, Supply Chain Finance & Inventory Governance

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The Senior Manager, Supply Chain Finance & Inventory Governance for Global Logistics will provide strategic leadership and oversight for the financial integrity, governance, and operational control of pharmaceutical inventory across internal facilities and global third-party logistics partners. The role integrates deep inventory management expertise with strong accounting and internal control accountability in a SOX regulated environment, bolstered by a strong command of outsourced contract logistics and a proven record of driving effective supplier relationships on a global scale. The position serves as a critical liaison across Supply Chain, Finance, and Quality. Knowledge: Inventory Control & Governance Own end-to-end inventory control processes for raw materials, API, Drug Product, Britestock, Finished Goods, and clinical inventory. Develop, maintain, and enforce inventory-related SOPs, policies, and internal controls in compliance with SOX and GxP requirements. Ensure proper segregation of duties, approval workflows, and documentation for all inventory transactions. Maintain inventory integrity across Gilead’s ERP and warehouse management systems.   Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Inventory Oversight Serve as the primary owner of inventory governance for all inventory held at Global Logistic’s third-party logistics providers. Review and validate inventory reports from 3PLs, including receipts, shipments, transfers, adjustments, cycle counts, and destruction activities. Ensure 3PL partners comply with contractual inventory reporting requirements, internal controls, and regulatory standards. Lead discrepancy investigations with 3PLs, including root cause analysis and corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).   Quarterly Inventory Reconciliation Lead and execute quarterly inventory reconciliations between: ERP/system of record 3PL inventory and movement reports Identify, analyze, and resolve inventory variances related to timing, valuation, shrinkage, expiry, damage, or process gaps. Prepare detailed reconciliation schedules, variance explanations, and management review documentation. Coordinate and validate physical and cycle counts conducted by 3PLs, including count procedures, results review, and formal sign-off. Financial Accounting & Close Support Partner Finance to support monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities related to inventory. Partner with Finance to create reserves for excess and obsolete inventory, and write-offs for expired or destroyed product. Provide inventory data and analysis for forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning. SOX Compliance & Audit Own inventory-related SOX controls, including control design, documentation, testing, and remediation. Perform and review control activities related to inventory transactions,