JOB MAIN PURPOSE :

The incumbent plays a pivotal role collaborating with colleagues in supply chain planning and adjacent functions to ensure efficient supply with best use of resources and systems.
The purpose of this role is, on one hand, ensure uninterrupted supply of assigned products and countries while driving cost-efficient decisions, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement in supply chain operations. On the other hand, ensure compliant and on-time implementation of launches, labeling changes and deletions while avoiding supply risks.
At the same time, the incumbent will coordinate activities and other supply chain colleagues to achieve business outcomes for a cluster of products or countries.

YOUR ROLE & RESPONSIBILTIES:

• Ensure an uninterrupted supply of assigned products and countries with higher complexity or revenue by solving operational supply issues and steering the collaboration with external partners.
• Lead the organization through change initiatives related to supply planning, ensuring successful adoption of new processes and tools that align with DSO principles.
• Supply capabilities focus:
• Monitor inventory levels at affiliate locations and ensure adherence to inventory targets and perform in-depth analysis to identify trends and opportunities by developing and monitoring short term supply plans in close collaboration with Country/Customer Stakeholders, Internal Packaging Sites and External Manufacturing.
• Exception-based management of operational supply issues, such as out of stock events or overstocking as well as support the prioritization and allocation in supply bottleneck situations.
• Define and control required bridging stock levels due to country-specific events.
• Initiate and check customer master data maintenance including consistent planning parameters for replenishment processes.
• Oversee inventory impacts of lifecycle events.
• Develop and implement supply chain strategies that align with organizational goals, utilizing a visionary approach to anticipate market trends and drive innovation within the supply planning function.
• Change capabilities focus:
• Responsible for planning local re-packing activities of imported goods, local change management and align with local regulatory.
• Ensure GxP-compliance by managing product changes according to supply needs and local regulatory requirements.
• Ensure the execution of changes by assessing regulatory requirements, defining implementation strategy and workflow, assigning work packages to functions and scheduling due dates.
• Adaption of implementation strategy, prioritization of work and escalation in case of deviations during the change execution.
• Initiate and check material master data maintenance including consistent planning parameters for replenishment processes.
• Coordinate with regulatory, commercial, market access teams, demand planning and quality teams to develop a local or regional launch and lifecycle strategy.
• Proactively collaborate with global counterparts to develop a lifecycle strategy that minimizes local and regional registration, filing, and packaging costs.

YOUR SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in business administration or Supply Chain Management related, preferred
• Several years of experience in Supply chain management with at least 5 years experience in stakeholder management (F/D, SC, Logistic execution) preferable in Pharmaceutical or Consumer Health Industry
• Good in communication with stakeholders
• Highly motivated and able to manage complex situation
• Very structured and analytics skills
• Strength in trouble shooting, problem solving & high degree of proactivity
• Must possess strong self-motivation, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to effectively prioritize tasks to meet deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to apply strong critical thinking skills to analyze complex problems, evaluate options, and develop effective solutions
• Good in English, both spoken and written. Additional languages are beneficial (depending on project scope).
• Excellent skills in solving complex business problems and using analytical techniques.
• Excellent project management skills, with profound experience managing cross-functional teams and complex projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Strong people leadership and team-building skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate others.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging effectively with all levels of the organization and external partners to concisely influence executive leadership peers.
• Leading with purpose, driving inclusion, respecting differences, and showing up as authentic best self.
• Dynamic Shared Ownership (DSO): Champion DSO principles by fostering a culture of collaboration and shared accountability across cross-functional teams.
• Showcases and role models strong achievement oriented behaviour with excelling commitment to strive for excellent results and continuous improvement, driving agility & ensuring zero waste, customer focus, and a proactive ‘can-do’ attitude
• Demonstrates and role models strong understanding of value streams, including the ability to analyze, and optimize end-to-end processes for efficiency and alignment with business objectives
• Demonstrates excellent ability to ensure and maintain high data quality standards, including validating accuracy, consistency, and integrity across systems and processes.