Teva Associate Director Supply Chain 

Canada, Ontario, Toronto 

30932511

Associate Director Market Supply Chain is an instrumental role in the IBP/S&OP/S&OE processes and is expected to enable improved supply availability and increased customer service while optimizing inventory performance. This position will motivate, challenge and lead a team of supply & demand planners driving process excellence and continuous improvement. As the owner of the S&OP process, govern a monthly supply & demand plan in collaboration with Commercial Operations, Marketing, Finance and Operations delivering the best possible service levels and forecast accuracy while reducing error. This individual will be challenged with managing a vast portfolio of products with a wide variation of supply and market dynamics that must be managed and considered in the Supply Chain planning.

• Govern supply & demand plans along with supporting assumptions to enable achievement of the company’s objectives
• Lead and motivate a diverse group of people to effectively execute their work in a dynamic work environment
• Managing inventory levels to maintain desired Commercial customer service levels needs for existing and new products
• Drive to meet critical targets for AOP, Customer Service Level (CSL)/ On Time in Full (OTIF), Inventory, Short-Date, and Backorder/OOS
• Leverage SAP Advance Planner and Optimizer (APO) capabilities to efficiently build a customer Stock Keeping Unit (SKU) forecast driving to an exception based review each month
• Improve forecast accuracy by leveraging industry best practices, analytics, and collaboration with marketing, sales, customer service and finance.
• Engage with the Forecasting Center of Excellence to sustain and improve the statistical models for each product segment
• Facilitate monthly Consensus Operational Forecast in concert with IBP key constituents driving alignment while articulating and documenting risks and opportunities to the plan
• Develop, document, update and challenge the assumptions supporting the Demand and Supply Plan
• Establish and leverage key performance indicators for problem solving, root cause analysis, identification and implementation of process improvements.
• Participate and develop in annual operation plan discussions and long-range planning activities that enable strategic decisions.
• Accountable for reporting on defined performance metrics and resolved root causes and or mitigation strategies
• Actively participate in new product introduction, bids/tenders, and product transfer teams to ensure supply plans are developed, communicated and executed in support of the project timelines
• Escalate issues to Supply Chain Director as appropriate
• Follows Teva Safety, Health, and Environmental policies and procedures
• Other projects and duties as required/assigned

The person hired will be expected to be onsite out of the Toronto, Canada office 3 days a week

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or related field with a Minimum 7 years’ experience with a demonstrated knowledge of Supply Chain concepts &“Best Practices” Ability to plan, prioritize and meet commitments with a bias toward action
• APICS Certification desirable, but not required
• Specific experience in supply planning, inventory management, Sales & Operations planning
• Knowledge of Advanced Planning systems, SAP APO/IBP experience strongly preferred
• Pharmaceutical experience desirable, but not required
• Must be proficient in MS Office (Excel, Visio, Powerpoint)
• Demonstrated Leadership Experience in a global matrix environment
• Expertise leading / driving change, and mentor for new leaders or peers
• Strong influence and communication skills within all levels of the organization are a must
• Lean Six Sigma experience is preferred
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to think differently about the data which may lead to less obvious conclusions
• Self-starter and self-finisher with high energy level, High sense of urgency, and results oriented
• Hands-on leader willing to work in an environment where accountability and building trust are required
• Great interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across the enterprise
• Sound knowledge and experience of statistical forecasting techniques
• Strategic and financial mindset, fast learner, curious and interested in growing and develop career to the next level

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