Global Demand & Supply Planning Manager | Growing Pharma

NonStop Consulting

Are you a seasoned professional in Supply Chain Management, ready to take on a challenging role with global impact? Join our team as a Global Demand & Supply Planning Manager and become a key player in ensuring smooth and efficient supply chain operations for our client’s diverse product portfolio.

Our client offers plenty of growth opportunities, boasting a high retention rate and projected growth to become a significant player in the pharmaceutical industry within the next 4-5 years.

Location: Basel, Switzerland

Working Model: On-site 3 days per week

Type of Employment: Permanent, Full-time

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the global Demand and Supply planning process for assigned product lines, ensuring a seamless supply chain to affiliates and distributors worldwide.
• Analyze and validate sales forecasts across the EU and manage net requirements for affiliates and distributors outside the EU.
• Oversee procurement and capacity planning with external suppliers for finished goods, drug products, and active pharmaceutical ingredients (API).
• Handle end-to-end purchase order management, including order placement, follow-ups, and prioritization.
• Manage supply-side aspects of production transfers, whether full-scale or partial, between current and future suppliers.
• Optimize and implement Multi-Country SKU portfolios to streamline operations.
• Coordinate artwork changes with external artwork management suppliers.
• Ensure timely replenishment of the global Hub Warehouse to meet market demands.
• Support the Global Head of Supply Chain in establishing global S&OP/IBP processes.
• Monitor and manage KPIs such as out-of-stock situations, on-time delivery (OTIF), supply costs, inventory levels, and the timely execution of product launches and production transfers.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience with increasing responsibilities within the pharmaceutical or consumer health sectors.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to think strategically and execute operationally.
• Self-motivated, capable of working independently, and comfortable taking ownership in a developing supply chain environment.
• A continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to balance detailed operational tasks with broader conceptual work.
• Experience working effectively in remote teams.
• Proficiency in English is essential, with additional skills in French or Italian being advantageous.
• Expertise in SAP S4/Hana (MM, SD, Planning) and advanced MS Excel skills are required. Familiarity with Integrated Business Planning (IBP) is a plus.

Collaboration: You will work closely with various departments including Markets, Marketing, Regulatory Affairs, QA/QC, Customer Service/Logistics, and Corporate Supply Chain functions. Additionally, you will liaise with external suppliers and transport providers to ensure efficient supply chain operations.

If you are ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic and growing global supply chain team, we encourage you to apply.

Apply today and help us drive excellence in our global supply chain operations!

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NonStop is one of the largest and fastest-growing specialised life sciences recruitment companies in Europe. We are proud members of the APSCo life sciences group who ensure we meet the highest quality standards within the recruitment industry. Our offices are located in the UK, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Romania, the US and the Czech Republic and we hold labour leasing licences across Switzerland.