MGR SUPPLY CHAIN TRANSFER MGMT

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In this role, the Manager Supply Chain Transfermanagement represents all plan functions in the E2E Project team and is responsible and accountable for leading all plan aspects.
The Manager SC Transfermanagement is the Global Planning leading contact to partner with the various functional areas (Local Operating Companies, Regulatory Affairs, Manufacturing Plants, Finance, Graphic Services, Affiliate Services, Deliver, IT, …).
This function acts as supply chain integrator for complex projects and translates the project impact into a robust supply chain execution and implementation strategy.
In this position the primary goal is to ensure successful timely project executions, further to avoid any negative impact possibly caused by the changes the organization is driving.
This person proactively handles the project risks and identifies additional opportunities for optimization, plans and implement scenarios for all assigned codes/brands to guarantee and sustain the supply to our customers.
In addition is the management of detection and implementation of digitalization opportunities within SCTM team to move the execution up to next level.
To summarize, we are looking for a supply chain leader.
Who can set direction and can take on the responsibility and accountability for the assigned projects.
Who has knowledge and experience in the field of supply chain setup and planning.
Who has project lead experience and has the capability to act with several functions.
Who has ambition to lead digitalization initiative with SCTM team and build long range strategy.
Key Responsibilities.
Represents supply chain as active core team member in the overall E2E project team, ensuring the supply chain requirements are developed and implemented accurately.
Leads the creation of supply chain setup team to develop and execute a project implementation strategy.
Aligns the final transfer implementation plan with impacted stakeholders.
Drives the implementation of the new supply chain flows and coordinates the supply chain activities during the project timeline by managing the overall flows (System, physical, QA/QC and financial).
Influences and collaborates with Operating Companies, Manufacturing and Technical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance and Compliance to develop a project strategy that balances the customer requirements and plant capacity while meeting the regulatory, compliance and quality requirements.
Keeps track of the pharma regulatory timelines and provides transparency and clear goal setting within the functional teams to ensure transfer readiness and continuity of supply in the global markets.
Develops and recommends strategies to support a smooth and lean transfer by actively challenging and proactively developing risk-based mitigation/improvement plans.
Ensures development of an adequate production plan, including accurate set up of the flows and codes in our logistic systems to allow manufacturing to run their planning schedule.
Triggers and follows up artwork creation in line with the transfer timeline.
Follows up on regulatory approval status of the countries involved and assesses impact on the transfer plan.
Builds and leads communication to affiliates and plants to keep them informed about the project execution.
Raises issues in case transfer timelines are at risk, and drives decision making.
Leads stock-build planning if required, based on transfer timelines, taking into account customer requirements, regulatory approval timelines and plant capacity.
Manages the supply and demand of transferring products until the first order from the new site has been delivered.
Communicates effectively and periodically across fields to keep management and key stakeholders informed of the status of all ongoing transfer projects managed by the Supply Chain Product Transfer manager, about possible issues or conflicts that arise and mitigation actions taken.
Lead and guide the SCTM team on the digitalization path to drive efficiency and effectives in SCTM team and towards our partners.
Qualifications Education.
A bachelor’s degree is required.
Master degree is preferred.
Experience.
5 years work experience in supply chain planning, logistics with in the Pharmaceutical, Biologics or closely related industry.
Experience with ERP and OMP system Familiarity with relevant legislation and interdependencies of supply chain setup – e.
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Import/ Export legislation, regulatory requirements is desirable In depth understanding of the End to End Supply Chain flow across functions.
Experience in setup of a multi-echelon supply chain is preferred.
APICS, Process Excellence, or /FPX certification preferred.
Experience with business intelligence tools – Power BI, Qlick view, Tableau… Knowledge, Skills and capabilities.
Ability to build strong collaborative teams and relationships, leading cross functional/ virtual teams where required.
Ability to communicate clearly, making the complex clear and compelling to all levels of the organization in both written & oral forms.
Ability to partner with and influence others without direct authority; build consensus and look for collaboration with people from different departments and all levels.
Uses in-depth knowledge of project management tools and practices.
Strong business insights to understand how decisions impact different parts of our supply chain.
Strong analytical and quantitative skills, excellent communication skills required.
High proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
Fluent English verbal and written communication skills, including presentation skills is required