Main activities
- Acts as Subject Matter Expert for Warehouse & Logistics, ensuring that agreed milestones, inventory targets and timelines are met, represents RLT Pilot Plant Warehouse & Logistics in relevant RLT and TRD Networks.
- Manages key vendors for Warehouse & Logistics, incl. external warehouse.
- Owns and executes business continuity management for warehouse & logistic relevant activities & materials
- Manages material replenishment and orders of raw materials in the system (SAP) to internal and external suppliers ensuring the correct stock levels for production.
- Manages and organizes inbound logistics from warehouse to production plant ensuring timely supply.
- Provides collaboration and drives culture of quality and performance within the team including usage of appropriate KPIs.
- Contributes to investigations in cases of deviations / technical complaints and non-Right First Time (RFT) cases and supports the Supply Chain Team in defining improvement actions to increase performance and mitigation strategies.
- Is responsible for communicating challenges to internal and external stakeholders. Adapts priorities in response to changing needs. Knows when to act independently or when to elevate issues.
- Collaborates to create SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and training materials, and train staff in new processes and systems.
Ideal Background
Education (minimum/desirable)
Degree in economics, engineering, logistics or equivalent
Languages
Fluent English, proficient in local language
Experience/Professional Requirement
- Sarà considerato titolo preferenziale l’appartenenza alle categorie protette ai sensi della Legge n. 68/1999
- > 5 years of practical experience in chemical / pharmaceutical industry or > 3 years of experience in field of expertise
- Good knowledge of ERP System in particular SAP/S4HANA
- Good expertise in related fields.
- knowledge about the Drug Development and Clinical Supply processes would be a plus
- Basic project management, good organization and planning skills
- Knowledge of relevant regulations (e.g. GMP, HSE etc.)
- Demonstrates problem-solving and idea generation skills.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve.