Supply Chain Digitalization Executive

Pfizer; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking a Supply Chain Specialist to oversee the supply assurance and inventory management for their product portfolio. The role involves collaborating with manufacturing sites and driving digital capabilities in planning and supply chain processes. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant degree and have 1-2 years of experience in supply chain management, particularly in the pharmaceutical sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years working experience in Supply Chain related fields, preferably in the pharmaceutical/chemical industry.
• Candidates with IT and Computer Science background are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for Supply Assurance of assigned product portfolio.
• Analyze inventory performance versus budget and develop action plans to achieve targets.
• Proactively identify supply risks and escalate to Supply Manager.

Skills

Digital knowledge and skills

A.I.-related skills

Education

Degree in IT / Computer Science / Engineering / Supply Chain / Logistics Management

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

SQL

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position shall be responsible for ensuring successful performance of the supply and delivery chain for assigned portfolio of products within the region as part of Above Market Planning (AMP) Hub. The incumbent will participate in Global and Regional forums as regional point of contact for assigned portfolio. He/she will also drive improvement initiatives related to supply & inventory management to support achievement of commercial goals for the region and markets in scope.

• Accountable for Supply Assurance of assigned product portfolio
• Accountable for Inventory planning and coordination of inventory deployment for assigned product portfolio
• Support completion of Product change lifecycle management activities requiring supply input
• Leverage system tools for daily supply chain activities
• Identify and contribute to development and improvement of digital capabilities in supply assurance, inventory, product change lifecycle management
• Develop and maintain relationships with Manufacturing Sites, serving as point of contact to clarify any queries or action plans related to assigned products
• Support Supply Planning Manager to drive resolution of escalated issues
• Participate in MPH-Market Demand and Supply Review Meetings

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supply Assurance (for assigned product portfolio)

• Continuously monitor and ensure product supply of assigned product portfolio to represented markets
• Proactively identify supply risks by updating supply outlook and escalate risks to Supply Manager
• Communicate to resolve supply issues with stakeholders using standard processes (e.g. e-alerts, weekly calls with market/plants)
• Proactively understand demand drivers and supply implications from forecast changes

Supply Assurance (for assigned product portfolio)

• Continuously monitor and ensure product supply of assigned product portfolio to represented markets
• Proactively identify supply risks by updating supply outlook and escalate risks to Supply Manager
• Communicate to resolve supply issues with stakeholders using standard processes (e.g. e-alerts, weekly calls with market/plants)
• Proactively understand demand drivers and supply implications from forecast changes and proposed changes in transportation mode

Inventory management and deployment (for assigned product portfolio)

• Analyze inventory performance versus budget and develop action plans to achieve targets
• Perform root cause analysis of inventory deviations vs. targets and of inventory drivers and define improvementplans
• Minimize inventory write-offs. Monitor and manage inventory shelf-life/expiry dates, and actively improve processes to avoid obsolescence write-offs

Product change management (for assigned product portfolio)

• Proactively and continuously support product change activities (new launches, line extensions, Artwork changes, discontinuations, loss of exclusivity etc) securing achievement of business objectives, service levels, costs and working capital requirements

Digital capability development

• Support company development of digital and A.I initiative to move towards autonomous planning
• Contribute idea and develop advanced digital capabilities in planning ecosystem

Point of contact for Sites

• Serve as point of contact to manufacturing sites for any questions related to supply issues, resolution plans, inventory for assigned set of products

Education

• Degree in IT / Computer Science / Engineering / Supply Chain / Logistics Management, Open for new graduated.

Experience

• Minimum 1-2 years working experience in Supply Chain related fields, preferably in the pharmaceutical/ chemical industry
• Candidates with IT and Computer Science background are preferred
• Digital knowledge and skills e.g. Tableau, Power BI, SQL and A.I.-related skills

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