Manager - Supply Chain Planner, External Manufacturing (m/f/d)
- Develop and actively manage supply plans for relevant materials associated with the product portfolio within area of responsibility. Prepare and maintain stock overviews for the relevant products including supply and demand requirements and levels of expected inventory on hand
- Interrogation of SAP demand & engagement with customers and Global Supply Chain to understand the drivers behind demand changes and engaging with stakeholders to align on demand requirements. Placement and maintenance of purchase orders and Purchase Requisitions in SAP
- Review of any forecast changes on a monthly basis and preparation of updated forecast for communication to CMO
- In alignment with Master Data site owner, ownership and maintenance of accurate planning master data for all products within area of responsibility
- To plan and effectively manage the supply impact of any change involving a regulatory impact
- To liaise with customers and coordinate supply planning with Supply Chain VPT (Virtual Plant Team) representative to minimise the impact of supply delays, quality events, line shutdowns, projects etc
- Provide input into metrics discussions and participate in metrics review meetings as required
- Communication of any product related inventory risk to ExM inventory controller and finance teams in a timely manner
- Lead supply chain meetings with customers to ensure alignment on customer requirements and consumption plan
- Execute scenario planning and develop recommendations for contingency plans as necessary. Responsible for compiling and presenting volume information as part of the ExM S&OP process
- Demonstrated Supply Chain knowledge
- Supply chain planning and project management experience
- Experience working in a tolling environment and/or with external vendors
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
- Ability to prioritize, organize and manage multiple tasks to tight deadlines
- Knowledge of Pharmaceutical Industry and appreciation of the competitive environment and its impact on driving change in the organization
- Appreciation of Performance Metrics and their value in influencing supply chain results
- Knowledge of logistics, financial, and information flows
- Excellent PC and systems skills with prior experience working in SAP
- Fluent in English
- A very renowned company
- Continuous support during the assignment
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