Associate Direct Global Supply Chain Management Business Processes

MSD; Luzern; Híbrido; GBP 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work arrangements

Descripción de la vacante

MSD in the United Kingdom seeks an Associate Director, Global SCM Business Processes to lead key processes such as Global Inventory, IQV, LROP, and Production Plan development for financial forecasting. You will act as SME, drive reporting and data analysis, and partner with E2E planners, Product Leaders, and GLP planners to ensure successful execution of business processes.

The role involves IT infrastructure maintenance, collaboration with Finance, and advancing process improvements in a

Formación

• 6+ years of experience in supply chain management.
• Bachelor's degree in SCM, business, logistics, engineering or CS.
• Proven project management skills with ability to manage multiple projects.
• Experience in data analysis and manufacturing SCM.
• Kinaxis Rapid Response expertise.
• Excellent English communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsabilidades

• Serve as SME for key processes and lead training.
• 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 the processes.
• Coordinate with Finance teams to ensure timely deliverables.
• Support processes including IRL, Qlik reporting, KPI tools, and master data.
• Identify opportunities for optimization and process automation.
• Collaborate with digital support groups on process improvements.

Conocimientos

Supply chain planning

Data analysis

Strategic thinking

SQL basics

Communication

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Herramientas

Kinaxis Rapid Response

Qlik reporting

Descripción del empleo

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

• 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

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• Employee Status: Regular
• Relocation: No relocation
• VISA Sponsorship: No
• Travel Requirements: 10%
• Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid
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• Hazardous Material(s): n/A

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