Strategic Supply Chain Lead (Planning & Analytics)

Novartis; Guamúchil; On-site; MXN 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis in Mexico seeks a Supply Chain Management Expert to ensure product availability through strategic supply planning, inventory control, and risk mitigation across networks. You will lead cross-functional collaboration with Demand Planning, Manufacturing, Quality, Logistics, and Finance, leverage SAP S/4HANA, Excel, and Power BI to optimize service levels and cost.

Bachelor’s degree is required, with strong analytical and data-driven decision-making, and English proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven knowledge of end-to-end supply chain processes, supply planning, inventory management, S&OP, KPIs, and batch/expiry management.
• Strong experience with ERP systems (preferably SAP S/4HANA) and analytics/reporting tools such as Excel and Power BI.
• Analytical, data-driven decision making with continuous improvement mindset and adaptability to new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Translate demand and supply strategies into executable supply plans ensuring product availability while balancing service, inventory, cost, compliance, and efficiency.
• Develop, monitor, and optimize supply plans across networks with multiple products/sites.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate supply risks including shortages, excess inventory, obsolescence, and disruptions.
• Manage inventory KPIs and ensure achievement of service, availability, and plan adherence targets.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Demand Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality, Warehousing, Logistics, Finance, Regulatory Affairs, and external partners.
• Support S&OP and S&OE with data-driven analyses, scenario planning, and actionable recommendations.
• Utilize SAP S/4HANA and other ERP systems to manage material planning, inventory, procurement, order management, and master data.
• Leverage Excel and Power BI for visibility, traceability, and decision-making.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focusing on inventory optimization, automation, and data quality.

Skills

Inventory Management

Master Data

Operational Excellence

Order Management

Supply Planning

Warehouse Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Novartis in Mexico seeks a Supply Chain Management Expert to ensure product availability through strategic supply planning, inventory control, and risk mitigation across networks. You will lead cross-functional collaboration with Demand Planning, Manufacturing, Quality, Logistics, and Finance, leverage SAP S/4HANA, Excel, and Power BI to optimize service levels and cost.

Bachelor’s degree is required, with strong analytical and data-driven decision-making, and English proficiency.