MSD Associate Director Supply Chain Execution 

Thailand, Bangkok 

216063881

Job Description

Overall objectives :

• Primary relationship with CLT (HH, FIN, RA, EA, MED), support functions (IMQ, GP, HR, IT, L&C).

• Drive Demand and Supply efficiencies through Local pre S&OP / S&OP / New Product planning / regulatory change processes.

• Ensure compliance in GDP, GMP, GDL, Customs, Internal Processes.

• Optimize the SCM Operations costs and estimates.

S&OP and HH Relationship Management :

• Support DFP to drive preS&OPs, Demand accuracy, securing supplies and avoidance of discards.

• Drive consensus demand discussions for sign-off from Finance and MD.

• Develop and Drive an efficient and effective Exec. Market S&OP process.

• Accountable for continuous product availability and timebound supplies to support market growth opportunities / aspirations.

• Establish strong review mechanism with regulatory teams to capture regulatory changes including applications, approvals, securing efficient forward inventory covers.

• Work closely with Business Units to get early & regular strategic insights in to business plans and ensure good alignment on the strategic vision.

• Collaborate with Business Unit, RA, DFP and Regional SCM to ensure New Products Launch avalability.

• Develop strong relationship with respective Business Units and Commercial teams to capture early signals of change, risk, opportunities to organise support.

• Be the key escalation contact from market to APCJ Regional SCM and drive solutions.

Supply Chain Operations Excellence :

• Accountable for driving the Importation & Customs clearance process efficiency.

• Ensure efficient and timebound delivery in 3PL warehouse.

• Support RA for new product registration relevant requirements

• Ensure return of product complaint samples to respective sites in collaboration with DPOC.

• Define, share, drive Market Supply Chain strategy

• Build relationships with external partners, suppliers, distributors, service providers, industry experts .

• Drive ‘Continuous Improvement’ and ‘Problem solving’ approach for operational efficiencies

• Responsible for Customs Broker management and ensure KPIs performance.

• Periodic review of operational efficiency, supplier performance and review KPIs.

• Monitor Customs broker performance to ensure compliance across all import, export shipments.

• Ensure all license and POA assigned to brokers are valid at all time.

• Accountable for accuracy in Inventory count, reconciliation, discard and disposal of unsaleables.

• Develop, drive and deliver efficiency in SCM budget, forecasts, costs, accruals and per pack costs.

• Lead & Support various Projects that need SCM functional expertise

Compliance :

• Drive compliance to :

  Bureau of Customs, Bureau of Internal Revenue regulations and requirement/s

  Higher of FDA , GDP requirement/s.

  GDL standards, product handling, processes and SOPs

• Actively support on Global/Regional/Local product batch Recalls

• Active support on Safety & Security compliance

• Face and address multiple audits from internal/external compliance groups

• Accountable for accuracy in customs clearance documentation for both imports and exports.

People Management:

• Recruit staff/s and assign the jobs to ensure segregation of duty aligned with local HR guidelines.

• Review and manage staff workload, to avoid burnout due to overload.

• Engage appropriate training, coaching and developments to colleagues, to help career development.

• Implement mid-year/year-end performance review.

Qualification:

• Bachelor's degree

• Degree in engineering, pharmacy would be advantage

• MBA, APICS CPIM or CSCP certification (preferred)

Experience:

• Related experience of 8-10 years in Supply Chain operations

• Pharmaceutical industry experience would be an advantage.

• People management and networking experience

• Good command of English, both writing and speaking

• Effective communication and influencing skills

Leadership, Professional and Functional Competencies*

• A strong Team player with ability to operate in a matrix environment organizational, interpersonal, IT, analytical and presentation skills

Current Contingent Workers apply

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Job Posting End Date:07/08/2024

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