Associate Direct Global Supply Chain Management Business Processes

MSD Malaysia; Luzern; Hybrid; CHF 107,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement benefits

Job summary

MSD Malaysia seeks an Associate Director SCM business processes in a Lucerne-based hub to lead key planning, inventory, and production planning processes for financial forecasting and budgeting.

You will work with E2E planners, Product Leaders, and GLP planners to ensure timely deliverables, while maintaining IT infrastructure and collaborating with finance teams. Requires 6+ years in SCM and Kinaxis expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and 6+ years in supply chain management.
• Proven project management experience and ability to handle multiple projects.
• Experience in data analysis and manufacturing environments.
• Proficiency with Kinaxis Rapid Response for scenario planning.
• Ability to communicate across all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME for core processes and lead training/on-boarding.
• Set timelines and communicate activities to stakeholders.
• Generate reports, analyze data and present to senior management.
• Collaborate with E2E planners, Product Leaders, and GLP planners.
• Maintain and enhance IT infrastructure for business processes.
• Coordinate with Financial Services (COSI, FP&A, Treasury) for deliverables.
• Support additional processes including IRL, Qlik reporting, KPI tools, master data.
• Analyze data to identify improvements and optimization opportunities.
• Identify process automation opportunities and efficiency gains.
• Work with digital support groups on process improvements and system design.

Skills

Biopharmaceutical Operations

Business Acumen

Business Process Improvements

Data Analysis

Manufacturing Supply Chain

Production Planning

Strategic Planning

Supply Chain Automation

Supply Chain Processes

System Improvements

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, logistics, engineering or computer science

Tools

Kinaxis Rapid Response

SQL

Qlik reporting

Job description

Job Description Associate Direct Global Supply Chain Management Business Processes Summary of Position The Associate Director SCM business processes will be part of a small team under the Lucerne planning Hub that leads key business processes for SCM and Manufacturing Operations. Business processes include Global Inventory, IQV, LROP, and Production Plan development for financial forecast and budget purposes.

Major Activities and Responsibilities

• Serving as SME for relevant processes as well as leading training and on-boarding meetings.
• Establishing timelines and communicating key activities to stakeholders.
• Responsible for generating reports, analyzing data and presenting to senior management.
• Working closely with the E2E planners and Product Leaders as well as GLP planners to ensure successful execution of business processes.
• Maintaining, developing, and enhancing IT infrastructure to run the respective business processes.
• Working closely with various Financial Services departments including COSI, FP&A and Treasury to ensure timely delivery of deliverables.
• Providing support for a number of other processes, including IRL, Qlik reporting, KPI Reporting tool and master data.
• Analyze supply chain data to identify areas for improvement and optimization.
• Identify opportunities for process automation and efficiency gains within the supply chain.
• Collaborating closely with digital support groups to develop and implement process improvements and system design changes.

Background Requirements

• Background Requirements Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, logistics, engineering or computer science or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of working experience in supply chain management.
• Proven project management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and deliver results on time.
• Proven experience in supply chain data analysis, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrate mastery of Kinaxis Rapid Response scenario planning platform.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) in English, with the ability to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels including cross-functionally.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and data integrity.
• Comprehensive understanding of company product lines and supply chains (physical and financial).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, managing competing priorities and adapting to change.

Required Capabilities (Skills, Competencies)

• Solid understanding of supply chain planning principles, including supply network planning and inventory management.
• Business acumen and strategic thinking abilities to align supply chain operations with overall business objectives.
• Support strategic decision-making by providing data-driven insights and recommendations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with proficiency in data analysis and interpretation, plus the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Skillful in creating graphs, pivot tables, pivot charts, and creating advanced functions in support of data analysis.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn SQL coding for data manipulation and analysis.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn new information platforms as dictated by the needs of the business.

Required Skills:

• Biopharmaceutical Operations
• Business Acumen
• Business Process Improvements
• Data Analysis
• Manufacturing Supply Chain
• Production Planning
• Strategic Planning
• Supply Chain Automation
• Supply Chain Processes
• System Improvements

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:

Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit: EEOC Know Your Rights EEOC GINA Supplement We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts.

San Francisco Residents Only:

We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles Residents Only:

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

• Employee Status: Regular
• Relocation: No
• VISA Sponsorship: No
• Travel Requirements: 10%
• Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid
• Shift: Not Indicated
• Valid Driving License: No
• Hazardous Material(s): n/A

The salary range for the additional location (US) of this role is: {$129,000.00 - $203,100.00} This range reflects the Company's reasonable expectation of the base salary applicable to this role at the time of posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs. The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days.

Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where we have codified our legacy for over a century. Our success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.