Senior Specialist – Supply Chain Planning, Vaccines

Job title: Senior Specialist – Supply Chain Planning, Vaccines

Company: MSD

Job description: Job DescriptionOur Manufacturing & Supply Division is dedicated to being the most trusted supplier of biopharmaceuticals worldwide. Our facilities, along with our external contractors, suppliers, and partners, create a reliable global manufacturing network that’s devoted to delivering a high-quality, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time.Our Supply Chain team ensures inventory is consistently available to meet customer demand. We coordinate all aspects of supply through supply planning, sourcing, making, inventory management, packaging and delivery. We partner across the Marketing, Finance and Manufacturing organizations to build a robust demand and supply plan and ensure we get products to the right customer, at the place, at the right time.DescriptionWe are recruiting a Senior Supply Chain planner, who is responsible for meeting inventory targets, maintaining supply to markets and making the most efficient use of site resources for both in-line products as well as new product introductions. He/ she is responsible to maintain the targeted supply to our customers and patients. He/she proactively addresses, mitigates and resolves the current and potential supply issues from short term up to 36 months horizon.He/she works closely with E2E Planners/Product Leads/Value Chain Manager to define, align and support brand strategies (for example: New Product Launch, Network Transfer and Portfolio Optimization). As part of Global Supply Chain Management Organization, he/she also works under our Global Operating Model and optimize supply chain metrics.Primary responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:· Own the global supply plan (up to 36-months-horizon)· Monitor and Resolve Exception Management through Rapid Response· Manage Purchase Order/Stock transfer orders (Management)· Adhere to Escalation Management: Information flow and escalation in Tier process, using team huddles and SCEM (Supply Chain Exception Management tool)· Participate and representing his/her portfolio in Integrated Business Process for example Site Supply Review, Global Supply Review, Integrated Reconciliation, Demand Review and Value Chain Management Meeting· Allocation Management in case of unbalancing situation between Demand and Supply· Maintain the Master Data and Planning Parameters accuracy for Inventory Management / Reporting· Support in continuous improvement projects and other strategic project execution· Supporting Event Management in case of supply at risk· Profit Plan, Volume Plan· Capacity Management· Strategic Initiatives· Network Changes / Transfers· Product Lifecycle Management (Launch / Discontinuation)· Site Relationship Management· Inventory Management· Prepare Monthly Scorecard Reporting of Standard KPI`s / MetricsQualificationsEducation and Minimum Requirements:Bachelor of Science degree, preferably in Supply Chain, Business Management, Logistics or closely related disciplines with a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience within the supply chain environment at a plant and global level.Required Skills and Experience:· Advanced knowledge / expertise of SAP R/3, or similar ERP & Excel· Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills with ability to effectively communicate with senior management· Ability to work across business areas and interface at all levels of organization· Capability of End-to-End thinking when analyzing problems and resolving project conflicts· Flexibility to meet the expectations of management on ad-hoc projects and reporting requests· Excellent command of English (both written and oral)Preferred Skills and Experience:· APICs (CPIM, CSCP)· Knowledge of Rapid Response· Ability to manage multiple tasks and set priorities including long and short-term project· Ability to work both independently and as a part of a team, using strong collaboration skills· Results oriented with the demonstrated ability to apply strategic and decisive problem-solving skills in ambiguous situationsTHE COMPANYOur company has had a presence in Switzerland since 1963. With a regional office and manufacturing/packaging facility, Lucerne is considered the center of operations. Approximately 1,000 people work collaboratively at the four Lucerne locations (Tribschenstrasse, Citybay, Schachen and Kriens). A fifth location has been established in Zurich, aimed at accelerating the development and commercialization of many of our company’s medicines and vaccines, which supports our mission to save and improve lives around the world.We are proud to be certified as a “Top Employer Switzerland” and “Top Employer Europe” showing the company’s commitment to our employees and the community around us.Current Employees applyCurrent Contingent Workers applySearch Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
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Location: Luzern

Job date: Fri, 22 Mar 2024 07:04:15 GMT

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