Job Summary: The Global Supply Chain Planning Partner serves as a strategic interface between Alexion Rare Disease Global Supply Chain and AstraZeneca's Commercial Marketing Companies and Global Supply Chain teams.
This role focuses on ensuring seamless integration and optimization of supply chain activities with a particular emphasis on demand management insights.
By fostering collaboration and facilitating information sharing, the successful candidate will enhance the alignment of supply chain processes with marketing strategies, supporting business objectives and improving patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities: Demand Management and Planning: • Develop and input to integrated demand forecasting processes that align with both Alexion and AstraZeneca's strategic objectives, utilizing advanced analytics and market insights.
• Ensure demand alignment between supply chains and commercial teams, driving effective inventory and supply decisions through accurate forecasting.
Cross-Organizational Collaboration: • Serve as the primary liaison between Alexion and AstraZeneca's Global Supply Chain teams on all aspects of Demand Management, facilitating effective communication and fostering collaboration to streamline operations.
• Engage with cross-functional teams, including Marketing, Sales, Operations, and Supply Chain, to align strategies and supply capabilities with market demands.
• Organize and lead regular cross-team meetings to share insights, discuss challenges, and develop coordinated action plans.
Insights and Data-Driven Decision Making: • Analyze demand and supply data to generate actionable insights that inform strategic decision-making and drive operational improvements.
• Provide comprehensive reports and dashboards to senior leadership, highlighting key trends, opportunities, and potential supply chain bottlenecks.
Process Optimization: • Identify opportunities to enhance supply chain efficiency and effectiveness, implementing best practices and innovative methodologies.
• Collaborate on initiatives aimed at optimizing inventory levels, reducing costs, and maintaining high service levels.
Performance Monitoring and Reporting: • Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to demand management, supply chain performance, and alignment with marketing objectives.
• Regularly assess and report on the alignment of supply chain activities with overall business goals, recommending process improvements as necessary.
Required Qualifications: Education: • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Data Science, or a related discipline.
• Advanced degree (e.g., MBA, MS) is preferred.
Experience: • 8–12 years of experience in supply chain planning, demand management, or a related field, preferably within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• Demonstrated experience in managing cross-functional and crossorganizational projects, ideally in a global context.
• Experience with supply chain planning and analytics tools (e.g., OMP, SAP, Oracle, Kinaxis, Anaplan).
Technical Skills: • Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with expertise in supply chain modeling and data analysis.
• Proficiency in statistical forecasting and demand planning techniques.
Soft Skills: • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the capability to influence and build alignment among diverse teams.
• Strong organizational capabilities and the ability to manage multiple priorities and workstreams effectively.
• Strategic, solution-oriented mindset with a strong emphasis on problem-solving.
Key Competencies: • Collaborative Leadership: Ability to build robust cross-organizational relationships, fostering trust and collaboration.
• Analytical Acumen: Expertise in translating complex data into strategic insights and actionable plans.
• Strategic Alignment: Focused on aligning supply chain and marketing efforts to maximize business impact and support overall objectives.
• Innovation and Improvement: Advocates for the adoption of new processes and technologies and continuously seeks opportunities to enhance supply chain performance.
Why Join?
As the Global Supply Chain Planning Partner, you will play a pivotal role in integrating and optimizing supply chain and commercial demand management processes between Alexion and AstraZeneca.
Your efforts will not only contribute to improving supply chain efficiency but will also ensure that life-changing therapies reach patients effectively.
This position offers the opportunity to drive collaboration and innovation in a dynamic, global organization committed to making a meaningful impact on patient health worldwide Date Posted 01-Dec-**** Closing Date 31-Dec-****Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment.
We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process.
We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics.
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