Associate Director - Supply Chain Management HPV

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We are recruiting an Assoc. Dir, End to End Planner, who, collectively with other HPV End to End Planners, is accountable for the HPV supply chain. They are accountable throughout the Supply Chain Operational Planning and Execution of Bulk, Semi Finish Goods and Finish Goods to maintain the targeted supply to our customers and patients.

They proactively address, mitigate and resolve the current and potential supply issues from short term up to 36 months horizon. Also, works closely with Product Leads/Value Chain Manager to define, align and support brand strategies (for example: New Product Launch, Network Transfer and Portfolio Optimization). As part of Global Supply Chain Management Organization, they work under our Company’s Global Operating Model and optimize supply chain metrics.

Primary responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

Own the global supply plan for Drug Product & Finished Goods for the assigned internal & external manufacturing sites (up to 36-months-horizon)

Act as the main point of contact to the HPV Global Packaging Network

Participate and represent their portfolio in Integrated Business Process, including Control Tower, Site Supply Review, Global Supply Review, Integrated Reconciliation, Demand Review and Value Chain Management Meeting

Manage the relationship with Sites, Demand, Finance and Commercial teams

Ensure successful network changes / transfers

Deliver Profit Plan, Volume Plan

Manage Inventory and minimize write-off risks

Oversee production capacity in the network

Lead and contribute to strategic initiatives

Manage the product lifecycle (Launch / Discontinuation)

Lead Allocation Management in case of unbalancing situation between Demand and Supply

Monitor and Resolve Exception Management through Rapid Response

Supporting Event Management in case of supply at risk

Adhere to Escalation Management: Information flow and escalation in Tier process, using team huddles and SCEM (Supply Chain Exception Management tool)

Manage Purchase Order/Stock transfer orders (Management)

Maintain accurate Master-Data and Planning Parameters

Support in continuous improvement projects and other strategic project execution

Qualifications

Education and Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor of Science, preferably in Supply Chain, Business Management, Logistics or closely related disciplines. Preferably more than 7 Years of experience in multiples areas in Supply Chain, with people or cross-functional leadership, working with different regions/countries.

Required Skills And Experience

Advanced knowledge / expertise of SAP R/3, or similar ERP & Excel

Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills with ability to effectively convey with senior management

Ability to work across business areas and interface at all levels of organization

Capability of End-to-End thinking when analyzing problems and resolving project conflicts

Flexibility to meet the expectations of management on ad-hoc projects and reporting requests

Excellent command of English (both written and oral)

Preferred Skills And Experience

APICs (CPIM, CSCP)

Knowledge of Rapid Response

Ability to manage multiple tasks and set priorities including long and short-term project

Ability to work both independently and as a part of a team, using strong partnership skills

Results oriented with the demonstrated ability to apply strategic and decisive problem-solving skills in ambiguous situations