JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Supply Chain & Ops Excellence Manager

1. Overall Responsibility:

Supply Chain Management

End-to-End accountability for product supply planning to the assigned Eumedica AG Product Portfolio
Establish transparent and efficient external manufacturing relationships with EUM CMOs, aimed to facilitate a resolution for supply issue
Detect critical supply block roads and lead cross functionally mitigation plans to guarantee supply continuity

Operational Excellence

Launch management for new market roll-out of existing products
Product transfer intra EUM entities
Navision (ERP system) key user and single point of contact: accountable for master data processes and SC process improvement
Lead of SC continuous improvement project/initiative

2. Tasks:

Lead correct SC customization set up of Navision by providing correct SC process
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.
Lead cross functionally and entity project planning for new market roll out of existing product: provide clear milestones, timelines and RACI in the team
Coordinate cross functionally and entity project planning for product transfer between EUM entities (if applicable): provide clear milestones, timelines and RACI in the team
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.
Responsible for supply planning: drive coordination cross-functionally tasks, aimed to safeguard supply continuity.
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
Lead coordination between artwork management and regulatory affairs for any artwork changes
Responsible for providing rolling forecast for API, finished product and demand planning, as well as reviewing those with stakeholders for designated product portfolio
Operational order processing (POs) to CMO’s according to Demand Plan (actively challenge the demand planning for better estimations)
Transport management: organization of deliveries from CMOs to Distribution Center with designated forwarders
Facilitate coordination between EUM IT department and CMO for serialization (e.g. Tracelink)
Support to establish Working Instructions for all processes and review them annually (e.g., internal/externa audit)

3. Core competencies and soft skills set:

Independent and with a “listen to the others attitude” is your way to work
Strong customer focus and business/supply acumen are the core of your professionalism
Structure and flexibility: you see in a challenge also an opportunity to set up processes
Knowledgeable in SAP APO, BPM and BW or equivalent IRP planning system (Navision is a big plus)
Experienced in S&OP meeting processes
Knowledgeable in supply chain with external partners (CMOs), logistics and transportation planning
Integrity and respect with the others are the framework with which you interact with others
Operational excellence/project management
Fluency in English, both written and spoken, is a must (French is a big plus). Any additional language is an asset
Team oriented, trustworthy person with a knowledge sharing and learning mindset
Analytical, solution oriented and able to deal independently with a fast moving and multicultural environment
Able to prioritize, strong communication skills and work under pressure as a team player or lead

Education and qualifications:

Business Education bachelor’s degree (minimum) or equivalent. A specialization/certification in supply chain management is highly desired.
Minimum of 8+ years working experience in similar Supply Chain positions preferably within the Health Care or Pharmaceutical industry
S&OP implementation and/or Supply Chain project improvement certifications are highly desired
Six sigma – green/black belt training/certification obtained with SC improvement projects a big plus.