Supply Chain Management Expert

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

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