Specialist 2 Operations

We are looking for support within our Planning organization where this person will get the opportunity to support one of our most critical product launches. We re looking for a dynamic candidate who can work well across functional areas and understanding how the Planning function fits and impacts the supply chain. This candidate will be a critical player in ensure our supply chain runs smoothly and we mitigate any risks along the way. We re looking for a candidate that is strong with data but can also lead business processes and communicate effectively to different levels of leadership. This is a great opportunity to get involved with an early product launch first of its kind in a fast-paced robust supply chain!

Key Responsibilities:
Perform inventory movement transactions of finish goods bulk intermediates API or Packaging Components across multiple SAP Platforms and supplier portals to support inventory flow and accuracy.
Support execution of supply plans in support of new launches
Support development of supply chain visibility tools for better track and trace of inventory and timelines of supply manufacturing and availability across supply chain network
Participates in Cross-Functional meetings to support new product introduction requirements and supply chain related activities such as business system testing monitoring purchase orders and other supply chain related activities to support new product introductions line extensions transfers or product extensions.
Collaborate with E2E-planners master data team Partnership & External Supply (PES) Finance Procurement AP QA/QC Value Stream Lead (VSL) Launch Management Inventory Management and IT
Further develop and ensure continuity of processes to support inventory flow through the supply chain for new product launches
Support S&OP and business plan teams
Lead improvement projects or participate in IMT or critical issue discussions
Assess and develop enhanced analytical capabilities to streamlined metric reporting
Assess and develop enhanced analytical capabilities to streamlined metric reporting
Serve as a role model for Credo based decision-making and represent External Planning on Global Planning and cross team initiatives
Support supply chain metric adherence including OTIF SLOB Inventory targets Demand Order Coverage STEM Adherence stock outs and on-time launch metrics in support of External Planning team

Qualifications:
Education:
Minimum of a Bachelors/University Degree required

Experience and Skills:
Required:
Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience in Planning Operations Logistics Supply Chain or related function
Ability to navigate business complexities and communicate effectively across functional areas to drive business execution in a matrix environment
Proficiency in SAP and MS Excel with strong analytical and quantitative skills including ability to create V-Lookups and Pivot Tables; ability to draw insights with data
Demonstrated ability to work across organizational boundaries through influence negotiation and partnership and collaborate/communicate across teams cross-functionally to achieve process and performance excellence
Ability to identify and implement process improvements (business process analytical processes etc)
Clear understanding of external Supply Chain trends and ability to derive business insights
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple initiatives and work in across teams where priorities change rapidly and require delivering results against tight deadlines

Preferred:
Experience with one or more of the following processes: analytical tools scenario analysis sales and operations planning and/or Planning Systems (APO/OMP/SAP)
Industry experience in Pharmaceutical or Biopharmaceutical

Other:
Requires fluency in English (oral and written)
Requires the ability and flexibility to accommodate US EMEA and APAC work schedules when needed
Requires ability to travel domestically up to 10% of the time


Schedule/Hours 8:00AM 5:00PM (break 12:00-1:00PM) EST
Ideally Hybrid 3x a week at this address; open to remote if right fit