Associate Director managing supply chain for global new product introductions. Leading cross-functional teams and ensuring timely product launches aligned with business strategies.
Responsibilities
Lead cross functional/divisional team to define and implement supply execution strategies to ensure timely launch of products to meet market/customer requirements
Partner with Value Chain Management to ensure new product launches and supply management, are in alignment with Global Filing and Launch Strategy (GFLS) and Supply Chain Design requirements
Develop launch supply scenarios, including considerations for inventory impact and potential write-off risks
Identify and drive resolution of launch readiness and/or on-going supply imbalances/issues within working team(s), and communicate/escalate through appropriate governance
Proactive and forward-looking new product supply management | Understand, balance, and integrate global product demand across nodes/regions, and allocate supply as appropriate to optimize business benefits (inventory, tax, capacity, financial etc.)
Own overall supply chain operational performance including service, lead-time and inventory | Develop and manage Budget/Inventory Plans for assigned products | Lead supply team and align applicable stakeholders for assigned products including New Product Introduction, Regional Planning, External Manufacturing and Supply Sites
Direct cross functional Global Event Management teams for global product supply interruptions, with goal of minimizing impact to supply, discard, revenue, and Company reputation
Interface with our Human Health division on a routine basis regarding supply, risks and opportunities
Drive best practices and continuous improvement through establishment, use and improvement of standard work, Communities of Practice, and After-Action Review process
Requirements
Minimum seven years in supply chain, planning, and/or operations in pharmaceutical industry
Prior project management experience in a cross functional/cross divisional environment
Principled and strong collaboration and communication skills and ability to effectively influence cross functional/divisional partners
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive ownership and accountability within the team
Effectively manage multiple priorities, lead in an environment of uncertainty and develop appropriate plans for managing risk
Proactive mindset to anticipate and solve problems
Lean/continuous improvement mindset
Extensive experience using Microsoft Excel
Benefits
medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
retirement benefits, including 401(k)
paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days
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