Supply Chain Management Expert

MX06 (FCRS = MX006) Novartis Farmacéutica S.A. de C.V.; Ciudad de México; Presencial; MXN 600.000 - 900.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Novartis Farmacéutica S.A. de C.V. seeks a Supply Chain Management Expert to ensure product availability via effective planning, inventory control, and risk mitigation. You will drive cross-functional coordination, optimize stock levels, and support service level goals.

The role emphasizes ERP proficiency (SAP S/4HANA), advanced analytics (Excel/Power BI), and a continuous improvement mindset to enhance supply chain performance across batches and expiry-sensitive products.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field.
• Solid knowledge of end-to-end supply chain, planning and S&OP processes.
• Experience with ERP systems (preferably SAP S/4HANA) and analytics tools like Excel/Power BI.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making abilities.

Responsabilidades

• Translate demand and supply strategies into executable supply plans.
• Develop and optimize supply plans across networks with multiple products and sites.
• Identify and mitigate supply risks including shortages and obsolescence.
• Manage inventory performance and KPIs to meet service targets.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Demand Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing, and others.
• Support S&OP/S&OE processes with data-driven analysis and scenario planning.

Conocimientos

Supply chain

Demand planning

Inventory management

S&OP

Analytics

Excel

Power BI

SAP S/4HANA

Stakeholder management

Educación

Bachelor's degree in related field

Herramientas

SAP S/4HANA

Excel

Power BI

Descripción del empleo

Job Description Summary

We are looking for a Supply Chain Management Expert responsible for ensuring product availability through effective supply planning, inventory management, purchase order follow-up, risk mitigation, and cross-functional coordination. This role is key to ensuring supply continuity, optimizing inventory, reducing operational risks, and contributing to service level, efficiency, and business profitability objectives.

Job Description

Major accountabilities: Translate demand and supply strategies into executable supply plans that ensure product availability while balancing service, inventory, cost, compliance, and operational efficiency. Develop, monitor, and continuously optimize supply plans across complex networks involving multiple products, sites, suppliers, markets, and regulatory requirements. Identify, assess, and mitigate supply risks, including shortages, excess inventory, obsolescence, slow-moving stock, and supply disruptions. Manage inventory performance and key supply chain KPIs, ensuring achievement of service, availability, inventory, and supply 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 processes through data-driven analysis, scenario planning, risk assessments, and actionable recommendations. Utilize SAP S/4HANA and other ERP systems to manage material planning, inventory, procurement, order management, production, and master data activities. Leverage advanced analytics and digital tools, including Excel, Power BI, and data visualization platforms, to improve supply chain visibility, traceability, and decision-making. Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on inventory optimization, automation, process simplification, waste reduction, data quality enhancement, and operational excellence. Ensure compliance with applicable quality, regulatory, and operational standards while maintaining effective management of batch-controlled and expiry date-sensitive products.

Essential requirements: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field. Solid knowledge of end-to-end supply chain processes, supply planning, inventory management, S&OP, key performance indicators, regulatory compliance, and products managed by batch and expiration date. Strong experience working with ERP systems, preferably SAP S/4HANA, as well as advanced analytics and reporting tools such as Excel and Power BI. Proven analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with a continuous improvement mindset, strong adaptability to new technologies, and the ability to make data-driven decisions in complex and dynamic environments. Advanced English proficiency with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills to effectively collaborate with global teams, suppliers, manufacturing sites, and international business partners.

Skills Desired Inventory Management, Master Data, Operational Excellence, Order Management, Supply Planning, Warehouse Management