JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Supply Chain & Ops Excellence Manager
1. Overall Responsibility:
Supply Chain Management
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End-to-End accountability for product supply planning to the assigned Eumedica AG Product Portfolio
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Establish transparent and efficient external manufacturing relationships with EUM CMOs, aimed to facilitate a resolution for supply issue
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Detect critical supply block roads and lead cross functionally mitigation plans to guarantee supply continuity
Operational Excellence
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Launch management for new market roll-out of existing products
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Product transfer intra EUM entities
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Navision (ERP system) key user and single point of contact: accountable for master data processes and SC process improvement
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Lead of SC continuous improvement project/initiative
2. Tasks:
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Lead correct SC customization set up of Navision by providing correct SC process
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Navision Test and implement changes, keep system clean, find a way to solve issues, support SCC with Finance and IT through weekly meetings. Support during stock reconciliation and perform corrections in the system.
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Lead cross functionally and entity project planning for new market roll out of existing product: provide clear milestones, timelines and RACI in the team
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Coordinate cross functionally and entity project planning for product transfer between EUM entities (if applicable): provide clear milestones, timelines and RACI in the team
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Lead or support SC continuous improvement initiatives (e.g. S&OP, CMO relationship operational set up, SC KPIs, etc.). Be a leading partner to the S&OP process cross-entities and functionally in EUM group.
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Responsible for supply planning: drive coordination cross-functionally tasks, aimed to safeguard supply continuity.
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Lead the JMT (Joint Management Team) meeting for the designated product portfolio: structure a clear topic agenda with RACI and actions follow-up for each member
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Lead coordination between artwork management and regulatory affairs for any artwork changes
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Responsible for providing rolling forecast for API, finished product and demand planning, as well as reviewing those with stakeholders for designated product portfolio
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Operational order processing (POs) to CMO’s according to Demand Plan (actively challenge the demand planning for better estimations)
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Transport management: organization of deliveries from CMOs to Distribution Center with designated forwarders
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Facilitate coordination between EUM IT department and CMO for serialization (e.g. Tracelink)
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Support to establish Working Instructions for all processes and review them annually (e.g., internal/externa audit)
3. Core competencies and soft skills set:
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Independent and with a “listen to the others attitude” is your way to work
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Strong customer focus and business/supply acumen are the core of your professionalism
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Structure and flexibility: you see in a challenge also an opportunity to set up processes
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Knowledgeable in SAP APO, BPM and BW or equivalent IRP planning system (Navision is a big plus)
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Experienced in S&OP meeting processes
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Knowledgeable in supply chain with external partners (CMOs), logistics and transportation planning
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Integrity and respect with the others are the framework with which you interact with others
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Operational excellence/project management
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Fluency in English, both written and spoken, is a must (French is a big plus). Any additional language is an asset
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Team oriented, trustworthy person with a knowledge sharing and learning mindset
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Analytical, solution oriented and able to deal independently with a fast moving and multicultural environment
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Able to prioritize, strong communication skills and work under pressure as a team player or lead
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Education and qualifications:
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Business Education bachelor’s degree (minimum) or equivalent. A specialization/certification in supply chain management is highly desired.
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Minimum of 8+ years working experience in similar Supply Chain positions preferably within the Health Care or Pharmaceutical industry
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S&OP implementation and/or Supply Chain project improvement certifications are highly desired
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Six sigma – green/black belt training/certification obtained with SC improvement projects a big plus.