Partner to Commercial, Product Management, Demand Planning and translates strategic supply plans into operational supply plans across a global network of manufacturing sites.
Executes inventory strategies/models for complex global supply chain networks (make to stock, make to finish, make to order), gains 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 and execute risk/contingency strategies and plans for the supply chain network. Drives mitigation plans.
Supports large-scale global crisis, supply disruption and/or allocation and 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 ensures 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 and 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
Partner with procurement ensuring available capacity for their scope of products both long and short-term.
Education
Bachelor's Degree With preference for Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance or relevant experience required and
Master's Degree In SCM. preferred
Work Experience
Minimum 8 years Minimum 8-10 years of supply chain experience; preference for global supply planning and/or site/ manufacturing experience required and
Experience with LRP/Strategic Planning, Budgeting, New Product Introduction preferred and
Experience in pharmaceuticals, medical devices or other regulated industry preferred
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Solid understanding of supply planning principles and demonstrated ability to implement process and manage change.
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 PandL 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 life, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.
Additional Requirements
Able to routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines
Make independent and sound judgments.
Multitask, work under time constraints, problem solve, and prioritize.
Excellent communicator with ability to maintain confidentiality and resolve conflicts and ambiguity.
Use written and verbal communication skills effectively.
Read and interpret data, information and documents to analyze and solve problems.