European Supply Chain Associate Director

The European Supply Chain Associate Director leads the supply chain topics ensuring accurate demand planning replenishment and inventory management across European portfolio. They will also oversee business processes with the affiliates. The manager continuously improves the supply chain using digital and data-driven industry 4.0 standards adding long-term value to the organization. Additionally they require strong people development skills and a proactive learning approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute cluster/affiliate Demand Planning meetings to align stakeholders on demand management supply and inventory levels; develop S&OP process promote its tools cross-functionally ensure consensus forecasts; manage supply escalations
• Maintain knowledge of supply chain components: demand management replenishment inventory promotional planning logistics seasonal planning
• Report regionally driven KPIs; create additional metrics to support affiliate performance. Sharing with European leadership status and sharing innovative solutions to avoid business disruptions
• Participate in product launches: forecast accuracy for launches track sales vs. forecast for 6-12 months post launch; recommend inventory strategy shifts
• Support all financial cycles: forecasting budget and LRP: providing in-depth analysis of the demand plan
• Build and maintain effective cross-functional relationships with business leaders Global Supply Chain Manufacturing Regulatory Quality Finance and Commercial

Qualifications :

• English and local language skills fluent
• Understanding of SAP and other Supply Chain systems/tools especially around Demand and Replenishment processes
• Knowledge of Supply Chain concepts tools and business processes and predictive analytics
• Degree in Supply Chain Management (alternatively CPIM certified or in progress) or applicable experience
• 3 years experience in the Pharmaceutical Veterinary or Consumer Goods industry
• Strong business/financial acumen and analytical/problem-solving skills
• Strong communicator; ability to influence broadly
• Certified Operational Excellence AGILE Leader green Belt certificate or equivalent trainings minimum required

Additional Information :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time