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Job Description

We are looking for a dynamic, hands on, “get it done” team player that has broad Supply Chain operational knowledge and expertise within External Manufacturing Planning, including building Supply Chain networks and partnerships, both internally and externally.  The Chemical & CMO (Chemical Manufacturing Organization) Bulk Planner plays a key role within the planning team in overall end-to-end (E2E) supply chain planning.

This role aligns with the E2E planner to comprehend the long-term product strategy and translates that strategy into a tactical design for execution for the assigned Chemical Products in the external nodes in the supply chain(s). There is a very close partnership with the respective E2E Planners when working on API cycle stock and safety stock targets.

The Chemical & CMO Bulk Planner will identify and implement improvement initiatives and plans in conjunction with corporate and divisional objectives and goals. According to the scope of the initiative, the Chemical & CMO Bulk Planner coordinates as needed with other stakeholders, for example: Product Lead, Ops Manager External Manufacturing (ExM), ExM transactional team, Focus Factory Teams, Site Planning, Procurement, etc.

The Chemical & CMO Bulk Planner acts as the primary contact within Supply Chain Management (SCM) for the strategic, tactical, and operational horizon for assigned chemical products. The successful candidate will understand the volume and capacity-related implications to in-network and external sites in the supply network for the relevant portfolio of chemical products. Rigorous analyses relating to downstream impact are performed, and proactive solutions to issues are developed in close cooperation with the E2E planner before they arise. The role will support the ExM Platform strategic direction and will align this with the E2E product strategies.

Core elements enabling success in the role include:

• Plan, forecast, review site supply and purchase order process with our key external partners


• Be accountable for supply chain aspects of projects including new CMO integration, product launches, etc.


• Support profit plan and volume review, inventory planning, IQV process


• Support World Class supplier process of issue management, tier, and event management to proactively identify, mitigate, manage, and prevent supply issues


• Facilitate and drive Site Supply Review with CMOs in close partnerships with ExM Operations and E2E Supply Planning


• Own customer service metrics for the assigned CMOs, evaluate root cause and lost opportunities, and drive continuous improvement


• Represent the Global Supply Planning organization in platforms of the ExM Organization on intermediates related topics for assigned supply chain(s)

Education and Qualifications:

• University studies, preferably in Supply Chain or related discipline


• APICS, CPIM, or CSCP


• Expertise in Supply Chain Management (network planning, manufacturing or regulatory affairs preferred)


• Knowledge of Supply Chain Operations and Management


• Advanced SAP and APO skills


• Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal


• Expertise with Kinaxis Rapid Response is an advantage


• Effective stakeholder management with strong communication skills


• Effective influencing skills based on strong business acumen


• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities


• Be able to function well in a cross-cultural environment


• Resiliant, with the ability to function in a dynamic and changing corporate environment

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

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Number of Openings:

1

Requisition ID:R82100