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West Pharma Manager Supply Planning 
Ireland, Dublin 
149092536

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Partner to Commercial, Product Management, Demand Planning and translates strategic supply plans into operational supply plans across a global network of manufacturing sites.
  • Execute inventory strategies/models for complex global supply chain networks (make stock, make to finish, make to order), gain alignment and implements recommendations.
  • Ensure execution of stocking and planning levels for the network and in alignment with financial goals.
  • Establishes product supply across the global network for product(s) within policy guidance and considering life cycle management, technical transfers, network optimizations and potential supply disruptions.
  • Identify and recommend future customer pathways for product mfg.
  • Drive manufacturing sites regarding necessary adjustments to productions plans to accommodate any forecast changes and assure inventory alignment to strategies; develop measurement systems to track performance.
  • Partners with relevant functions to develop risk/contingency strategies and plans for the supply chain network. Drives mitigation plans.
  • Supports large-scale global crisis, supply disruption and/or allocation & monitors volumes, partner with Supply Execution team as appropriate.
  • Supports Commercial with strategic information for customer interactions.
  • Support assessment of new business, sites, etc. and ensure the integration and transition of new products resulting from acquisition as appropriate.
  • Participates in developing supply agreements for customers, [to ensure alignment of agreements to delivery feasibility].
  • Key leader in the SIOP process who articulates the supply plan and network performance for endorsement, driving decisions via end-to-end analysis and scenario planning.
  • Supports new product launches & other life-cycle programs such as cost reduction initiatives, network optimization and/or complexity reduction, technical transfers, site and/or sourcing selection. Assures phased production plans as appropriate and manages inventory conversions
  • Supports business process improvement strategies and/or initiatives across the supply chain network in coordination with Center of Excellence (CoE)
  • Supports the Strategic Plan and Budget Plan development and communication with stakeholders
  • Ensures available capacity for their scope of products both long and mid-term.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Education
  • Bachelor’s degree with preference for Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance or relevant experience
Work Experience
  • Minimum 8-10 years of supply chain experience; preference for global supply planning and or site manufacturing experience
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Experience with LRP/Strategic Planning, Budgeting, New Product Introduction
  • Solid understanding of supply planning principles and demonstrated ability to implement process and manage change.
  • ERP system knowledge with strong linkage of financial, material and supply flows.
  • Experience in pharmaceuticals, medical devices or other regulated industry
  • Strong capability to manage through influence and across functions
  • Strong leadership and strategic thinking, global mindset; anticipates risks, can successfully navigate ambiguity
  • Strong soft skills including high emotional intelligence
  • High sense for the business; strong business acumen
  • Strong coordination and Project Management skills
  • Engages others, builds relationships, and creates networks outside team. Checks in with different people to understand the bigger picture.
  • Ability to resolve conflict and tension between P&L vs. Balance Sheet
  • Ability to perform root cause analysis and corrective action solutions. Follows through on actions.
  • Is curious, agile, engages in new experiences and looks for different perspectives
  • Fluent in English and excellent communication (written and verbal)
  • Able to comply with the company’s safety and quality policies at all times
Physical Requirements
Sedentary-Exerting up to 10lbs/4kgs of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.