Supply Chain Head - Argentina

Novartis; Ramallo; Presencial; ARS 181.094.000 - 271.641.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Novartis Argentina seeks a Head of Supply Chain to ensure the efficiency and continuity of local supply chain processes, including demand planning, warehousing, distribution and launches, in alignment with global policies.

You will lead country SCM, manage budgets, develop talent, and partner with Finance, QA and manufacturing sites to optimize cross-functional processes and performance. Fluent in English and Spanish; university degree; 6–8 years leadership in supply chain within pharma.

Formación

• University degree required; leadership in supply chain within pharma preferred.
• Fluent in English and Spanish; strong cross-functional collaboration.

Responsabilidades

• Drive country-level supply chain improvements and productivity initiatives.
• Collaborate with Finance, DRA, QA and other functions to optimize processes.
• Develop relationships with General Management and manufacturing sites.
• Support and participate in launches in country or cluster.
• Ensure accurate demand planning and launch setup with supply sites.
• Identify improvements and implement continuous performance plans.
• Manage budgets and expenses for assigned supply chain units and initiatives.

Conocimientos

Supply chain leadership

English

Spanish

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Business continuity planning

Inventory management

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Integrated business planning

Procurement

Product distribution

Risk management

Strategic planning

Global SCM

Educación

University Degree

Herramientas

SAP Hana

Kinaxis

Descripción del empleo

Job Description Summary

The Supply Chain Head ensures the efficiency and continuity of the local supply chain processes through the development of best practices in product supply, warehousing and distribution activities, new product launches, International Trade (CTC) and 3rd party service providers' management, with full alignment to Novartis Global, Regional & Divisional policies, standards, tools and procedures. Responsible for all local SCM activities: customs clearance, supply and demand planning, lifecycle, warehouse and distribution and customer services.

Responsible to establish a clear and effective business ownership for Supply Chain processes within the Country SC organization to ensure adherence and sustainability of the defined standards

Job Description

Major Accountabilities

• Drive process changes and operational/productivity improvements as process champion or project lead within the country.
• Liaise with associated departments (e.g. Finance, DRA, QA, others) to optimize cross-functional processes and projects.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with General Management and relevant functions in the Country and across manufacturing sites and functions.
• Support and participate in all launches activities in the country or cluster.
• Ensure correct scenarios planning and assumptions launch set-up and alignment with supply sites.
• Identify areas for improvements in the country, ensure implementation of continuous performance improvement plans and follow up sustainable implementation.
• Ensure high quality planning in affiliates and supply sites to optimize supply chain performance. (e.g. Sales Forecasting, Demand Planning, Launch Planning, others).
• Represent supply chain in local S&BP meetings in CPO and Supply Sites.
• Select, train, develop and coach SCM associates within the country to develop high potential Supply Chain talent pipeline.
• Manage and control budget and expenses for the assigned supply chain units and initiatives; to evaluate cost effectiveness and results.

Essential requirements

• University Degree.
• 6-8 years of experience in leadership positions within Supply Chain, Distribution & Warehouse and Customer Service of a pharmaceutical company.
• Advanced people management skills.
• Able to deal with different local and global stakeholders at all level.
• Fluent in English and Spanish.

Desirable requirements

• Post Graduation; APICS CSPS, CPIM or equivalent.
• Knowledge of SAP Hana, Kinaxis and other relevant Supply Chain tools.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse team representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Skills Desired

• Business Continuity Planning (BCP)
• Business Continuity Planning (BCP)
• Business Networking
• Business Scenario Analysis (Inactive)
• Change Controls
• Cost Reduction
• Efficiency (Inactive)
• General Hse Knowledge (Inactive)
• Global Supply Chain Management (SCM)
• Incentive Program (Inactive)
• Including Gdp (Inactive)
• Integrated Business Planning (IBP)
• Inventory Management
• Knowledge Of Gmp (Inactive)
• Lean Manufacturing
• Master Data
• Operations (Inactive)
• Order Fulfillment
• Procurement
• Product Distribution
• Risk Management
• Sales Operations
• Six Sigma
• Strategic Planning
• Supply Chain {+ 3 more}