NPD Supply Chain Planning Lead

Rhian_Convatec; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global medical products company in London is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead planning activities for new product launches. The ideal candidate will have over five years of experience in Supply Chain Management, particularly in the medical device sector. This role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships across teams to ensure successful project execution. The position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in global Supply Chain Management in medical device or pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience in Demand and Supply Planning, product portfolio management and S&OP essential.
• University-level degree in Supply Chain, Business, or other relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Supply Chain readiness for new product launches, meeting service and inventory targets.
• Lead supply chain launch strategy and act as Supply Chain SME in projects.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with teams for successful project execution.

Job description

About Convatec

Pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch: Convatec is a global medical products and technologies company, focused on solutions for the management of chronic conditions, with leading positions in Advanced Wound Care, Ostomy Care, Continence Care, and Infusion Care. With more than 10,000 colleagues, we provide our products and services in around 90 countries, united by a promise to be forever caring. Our solutions provide a range of benefits, from infection prevention and protection of at-risk skin, to improved patient outcomes and reduced care costs.

Position Overview:

• This role leads the Supply Chain Planning activities for key companywide new product launches.
• They manage ConvaTec’s Supply Chain process related to new product introduction (IDEAL process).
• The role is guided by our FISBE strategy with a key emphasis on Simplification and Build. It is of key importance to the realization of the Convatec product portfolio investments and a key enabler to the successful delivery of the Supply Chain operational and financial targets.
• The function is part of the Global Supply Chain team of Convatec and sits in the SC Product Portfolio Management team reporting to the Supply Chain Director, Product Portfolio Management.
• This is a highly collaborative role where strong partnerships must be developed and maintained with the Advanced Operations group and Global Marketing as well as the Supply Chain Planning and Production Planning teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure Supply Chain readiness for new product launches, meeting targets on key Supply Chain metrics around service, productivity and inventory.
• Own Supply Chain launch strategy and act as Supply Chain SME in companywide launch projects.
• Consider and plan key supply chain criteria such as production volume and capacity, inventory strategy, launch demand plan scenarios, timelines, ramp up, artwork requirements, network design and material requirements.
• The execution of the Supply Chain launch plan will be done via the Business Unit SC teams (Demand, Supply Planning, Logistics and Customer Service), close collaboration and clear communication between the teams is essential to ensure successful handover and integration into the BAU S&OP process.
• Effective communication with project team members to ensure all participants understand Supply Chain requirements, tasks, and deadlines.
• Accountable and responsible for Supply Chain relevant risk management providing mitigation plan and clear communication of risk.
• Build and maintain strong partnership, alignment and close collaboration with Advanced Operations group and Global Marketing as well as the Supply Chain Planning and Production Planning teams to ensure successful execution of project.
• Involves delegating, coaching and/or reviewing work of other professionals, even informally – specifically the role will coordinate the extended Supply Chain project team and delegate tasks to wider team (includes BAU SC planning teams, site Supply Chain, Operations, Procurement, Advanced Operations).
• Lead large-scale or complex supply chain projects with significant ambiguity or cross-functional dependencies.

Skills & Experience

• 5+ years’ experience in global Supply Chain Management in medical device or pharmaceutical industry, or similar.
• Experience in Demand and Supply Planning, product portfolio management and S&OP essential with demonstrated experience in Supply Chain Planning for new product launches.
• Excellent analytical, communication and presentation skills.
• Evidenced ability to execute and deliver effectively under high pressure and fixed time constraints, resilient.
• Strong relationship builder, ability to co-ordinate with cross-functional areas and business functions and work effectively with others to make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.
• Ability to fit into a customer and patient-oriented culture.
• Self-starter, with the ability to work independently and to deal with ambiguity.
• Expertise in Microsoft Excel and SAP (or similar ERP tool) essential, SAP IBP modules experience highly preferred.

Qualifications/Education

• University-level degree in Supply Chain, Business, or other relevant field. Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Certification in Supply Chain Management would be desired.

Travel Requirements

• The position may involve travel up to 15% of the time.
• International travel is possible. Most trips will include overnight travel.

Equal opportunities

Convatec provides equal employment opportunities for all current employees and applicants for employment. This policy means that no one will be discriminated against because of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, nationality, citizenship, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, genetic predisposing characteristics or any other basis prohibited by law.