Dave P.
About Dave P.
Dave P. is a Senior Supply Chain Specialist and Project Manager with extensive experience in logistics and operations management. He currently works at Kite Pharma and has held various roles in prominent companies such as Amgen, Dendreon, and UPS.
Work at Kite Pharma
Currently, Dave P. serves as a Senior Supply Chain Specialist and Project Manager at Kite Pharma, a role he has held since 2020. In this position, he manages and executes global projects within the Supply Chain network. His responsibilities include creating and updating standard operating procedures (SOPs) to enhance logistics operations. He provides periodic reports to the Director of Supply Chain Materials Planning, detailing progress and challenges faced in logistics operations.
Previous Experience at Amgen
Dave P. has significant experience from his tenure at Amgen, where he worked in various roles. He served as a Senior Transportation Analyst from 2001 to 2003 and later as a Quality Assurance Senior Analyst from 2003 to 2007. Both positions were based in Thousand Oaks, California. His work involved ensuring compliance and optimizing transportation logistics within the organization.
Background in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Dave P. has extensive experience in logistics and supply chain management. He worked as a Warehouse Supervisor at Dendreon from 2011 to 2015, overseeing materials manufacturing operations. He also held the position of Logistics Manager at Cryoport for one year in 2018-2019. Additionally, he served as a Logistics Supervisor at Avid Bioservices from 2015 to 2018, where he developed and implemented processes to enhance inventory and warehouse management.
Education and Expertise
Dave P. holds an Associate’s Degree in Business/General Education from Moorpark College and a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication from California State University-Northridge. He also obtained a Certificate in Culinary Arts/Chef Training from Westlake Culinary Institute. His educational background supports his expertise in supply chain management and logistics operations.
Skills in Inventory Control and Cold Chain Storage
Throughout his career, Dave P. has developed skills in inventory control solutions, particularly for cold chain storage. He has set up systems to ensure optimal conditions for sensitive materials, which is crucial in the logistics of pharmaceuticals and biologics. His ability to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of strategic initiatives is a key aspect of his professional profile.