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Job Description
Position: Associate Director – Supply Chain Planning Global Process Lead
Overview:
The Supply Chain Planning Global Process Lead (GPL) is responsible for driving innovation, efficiency, and maturity within the supply chain through the implementation of improved processes and practices. This role focuses on optimizing and standardizing supply planning, demand planning, site scheduling collaboration, and product segmentation across the PDM (Product Development and Manufacturing) organization. As part of the GSC Excellence & Strategy team, the GPL will play a pivotal role in providing leadership and direction, acting as an enabler across GSC and PDM value streams to clarify business processes and solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
Process Optimization: Partner with planning operations to identify opportunities for streamlining supply chain planning processes, including product segmentation and the integration of demand and supply planning to execution across the end-to-end supply chain.
ERP Governance and Collaboration: Serve on the ERP governance council and assess proposed ERP system changes, collaborating with both business and IT to evaluate business needs and value propositions for system enhancements.
Process Design and Assessment: Lead process design sessions, conduct process health assessments, and develop solutions in collaboration with Global Supply Chain, Direct Procurement, and Commercial Trade Operations. Utilize tools such as Kinaxis RapidResponse and IBP for network supply planning and demand signal analysis.
Standardization and Best Practices: Advise on and implement standardized processes, procedures, and best practices to ensure consistency and compliance across all global supply chain operations.
Performance Metrics: Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of supply chain processes.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with procurement, logistics, manufacturing, and quality assurance teams to align and ensure adherence to supply chain processes.
Technology Integration and Innovation: Lead the assessment and integration of strategic technology platforms to optimize supply chain processes, identify emerging technologies, and partner with IT and system integrators to deliver process improvements.
Process and System Integration: Ensure seamless integration of supply chain processes with other business functions, including finance and strategy. Support system/process implementation activities such as design, data migration, and training.
Process Improvement Leadership: Take ownership of process governance projects, identify and address process gaps, develop and maintain process standards, and provide training and coaching to teams on process excellence.
Qualifications:
Communication and Leadership: Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills with proven team management abilities. Must be able to engage and influence cross-functional stakeholders and foster a positive work environment.
Problem-Solving and Innovation: Demonstrated ability to solve complex process and technology challenges, with a focus on delivering innovative solutions. Proven track record in driving process improvements and delivering measurable value.
Analytical and Critical Thinking: Excellent analytical skills to evaluate data and develop actionable insights. Ability to think creatively and explore non-traditional solutions.
Required Experience and Education:
Extensive experience and a BS/BA degree, or Extensive experience with an MA/MBA.
Experience in pharmaceutical operations or a cGMP environment is highly desirable.
Experience in supply/demand planning operations and managing material transfers.
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
Certification in Supply Chain Management (e.g., APICS, CSCMP) is a plus.
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