Senior Director, Supply Chain CBMSO Planning Lead

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries

Sales & Business Development, Operations
Haarlem, Netherlands
Posted on Nov 28, 2024

Who we are

Together, we’re on a mission to make good health more affordable and accessible, to help millions around the world enjoy healthier lives. It’s a mission that bonds our people across nearly 60 countries and a rich, diverse variety of nationalities and backgrounds. Working here means working with the world’s leading manufacturer of generic medicines, and the proud producer of many of the products on the World Health Organization’s Essential Medicines List. Today, at least 200 million people around the world take one of our medicines every single day. An amazing number, but we’re always looking for new ways to continue making a difference, and new people to make a difference with.

Location

This role can be based in any EU country where Teva has an office, or in New Jersey (United States) or Tel Aviv (Israel) office.

The opportunity

The Supply Chain Segment Planning Lead is overall accountable for the effective operation, execution, deployment of global methodology and coordination of the Supply Chain Function in the segment.


Monitoring and continuously improving our supply chain planning capabilities (people, processes and systems) to drive the SC health and performance in term of service level, inventory optimization and improved cots.


This position is a member of the Global supply Planning leadership team as well as in the Operations Segment leadership team and is working closely with both teams to ensure consistency in the planning practices and alignment with the Global SC goals and targets.

Some of the main succession criteria in this role will be the followings:

  • Achievement of cost reduction and efficiency improvement targets
  • High service levels and customer satisfaction rates
  • Compliance with all regulatory and quality standards
  • Effective risk management and minimal supply chain disruptions
  • Continuous improvement in supply chain processes and performance metrics (e.g., On-time in Full (OTIF) delivery performance, Inventory management efficiency, supply plan adherence)
  • Implementation and achievement of sustainability goals within the Segment

How you’ll spend your day

  • Liaison and Representation: Act as the primary GSC contact for the Segment head and represent GSC in the operational unit’s Leadership Team (LT) and Monthly Operations Review, as well as in Regional S&OP forums
  • Volume and Strategy Alignment: Oversee volume forecasts in relation to the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Long-Range Plan (LRP) and define/deploy Segment’s network strategy aligned with GNPS global strategy
  • Service Level Management: Ensure effective planning processes and routines are in place at sites to secure customer service and prevent stockouts, while managing and escalating supply risks as needed.
  • S&OP Process and Escalations: Serve as the focal point for escalations through the S&OP process, addressing issues such as demand-supply imbalances, drug shortages, and excess stock risks.
  • Supply Chain Performance: Lead forums with site SC heads to review service, inventory, freight, write-offs, and supply chain business processes
  • Inventory Management: Collaborate on setting and aligning site inventory targets, drive inventory optimization projects, and implement strategies to avoid write-offs and manage inventory risks
  • Write-Off Governance: Ensure routine checks of inventory risks and represent the operational unit in write-off governance forums.
  • People Development: Provide coaching and capability building for site SC heads, foster communities of practice, and manage 1-2 direct reports to support site objectives and team performance

Your experience

  • Professional:
    • Extensive experience in global SC management (incl. SC processes improvement)
    • Proven experience in SC performance improvement in terms of service, cost and working capital; Data-driven decision making around S&OP trade-offs
    • Knowledge of emerging technologies & innovative approaches in pharma SCM
    • Advanced understanding of the complexity of supply chain planning processes in Operations and Commercial Supply Chain Management & Planning
    • Experience and expertise in the various aspects of supply planning including RCCP, Scheduling, MRP, and inventory optimization
  • Essential:
    • Strong critical thinking / problem-solving skills to navigate ambiguous situations
    • Strategic thinking
    • Excellent storytelling and presentation skills
    • Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management
    • Effective communication
    • Strong relationship and senior stakeholder management capabilities
  • Leadership:
    • Strong leadership, change management, & influencing skills
    • Decision-making under uncertainty skills
    • Ability to drive transformational change in a large/global/matrixed environment
    • Proven talent management & people development capabilities (incl. coaching and mentoring)
    • Ability to create an engaging & inclusive work climate and a culture of appreciation and trust
    • Ability to set a vision and drive organizational change and innovation
    • Ability to manage effectively complexity within the organization (shifting timelines, projects, priorities)

Qualifications

  • 12+ years of experience in the field of Supply Chain Management & Operations
  • Minimum prerequisite of at least SLT role or a comparable role in MFG\SC in the pharma industry; certifications such as APICS, CSCP, CPSM
  • Experience working in a large, complex matrixed environment with global processes & governance structures
  • Track record of delivering strong business results in operations and supply chain
  • Expertise in emerging technologies & innovative approaches in pharma SCM

Reports To

VP Global SC, CBMSO, TPIG & E2E Biologics

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