Job Title:
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We are seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead our site's end-to-end supply chain strategy, shaping and executing key initiatives that drive customer service and operational objectives.
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Responsibilities:
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1. Lead the Supply Chain Planning function within the plant, including Production Planning Team and Materials Management Team.
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2. Actively participate in the Site Leadership Team, advocating for supply chain priorities and ensuring cross-functional alignment to meet business objectives.
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3. Drive the development and execution of site supply chain strategies that support both base business and New Product Commercialization (NPC).
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4. Build, coach, and mentor a high-performing supply chain team, ensuring talent development, engagement, and succession planning.
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5. Serve as a key liaison ensuring seamless collaboration between Ostomy & Continence Care Business Units at the site level, optimizing supply chain planning while maintaining strategic consistency across the two BUs.
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6. Champion best practices in supply chain planning, procurement, and inventory management, utilizing continuous improvement methodologies to enhance efficiency and service levels.
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7. Lead the development of near- to medium-term production planning strategies that optimize capacity utilization while ensuring agility in response to demand fluctuations.
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8. Oversee detailed scheduling processes, addressing constraints such as work center availability, material flow, and workforce planning.
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9. Proactively identify and mitigate bottlenecks, ensuring production continuity while maintaining supply chain resilience.
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10. Continuously monitor production performance and drive improvements in adherence to schedules, cost efficiencies, and operational KPIs.
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11. Define materials procurement strategy, ensuring effective purchasing processes and supplier performance management in collaboration with Global Procurement.
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12. Partner with Global Procurement in supplier negotiations and supplier performance reviews, focusing on cost optimization, quality assurance, and risk mitigation.
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13. Support strategic sourcing initiatives that enhance business continuity and long-term value creation.
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14. Own plant WIP & Raw material inventory levels, establishing optimal inventory levels to support the business requirements while mitigating risk and driving inventory optimization.
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15. Define and execute inventory management strategies that optimize working capital while safeguarding service levels.
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16. Implement robust warehouse management practices, ensuring efficient storage, movement, and handling of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
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17. Drive proper labeling and storage procedures to maintain inventory integrity.
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18. Lead initiatives aimed at minimizing excess, obsolete inventory, and shelf-life risks while maintaining overall inventory integrity.
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19. Oversee the receiving process, inspecting incoming materials for delivery quality and quantity.
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20. Lead site-level S&OP processes and actively contribute to Global S&OP discussions, ensuring proactive demand-supply balancing.
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21. Own the capacity input into Plant S&OP process, confirm material availability to support the plan, and hold the plant accountable for execution of the plan from production through to delivery to the receiving DCs.
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22. Establish strong partnerships with cross-functional leaders to resolve supply chain challenges and enhance operational performance.
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23. Provide executive-level reporting on supply chain metrics, trends, and areas for strategic improvement.
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24. Drive continuous improvement and transformational initiatives, leveraging change management principles to ensure successful adoption across teams.
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25. Ensure adherence to corporate, regulatory, and ESG-related supply chain practices.
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26. Development and ownership of Plant Operating Strategy document, detailing out the agreed principles behind different stakeholders in the site.
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27. Drive cost-saving initiatives through optimization of production planning, procurement strategies, and inventory controls.
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28. Promote a culture of operational excellence, data-driven decision-making, and financial stewardship within the supply chain function.
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29. Supporting the development of annual budget plans and periodic updates.
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30. Fostering a safe, inclusive, and high-engagement working environment.
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31. Essential Functions:
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32. Ability to connect site-level operations with broader corporate supply chain strategies.
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33. Proven track record in developing talent, fostering engagement, and driving organizational effectiveness.
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34. Strong ability to drive cross-functional collaboration and lead transformational initiatives. Excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate within site Supply Chain Function and with Stakeholders.
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35. Expertise in analyzing supply chain performance, identifying trends, and implementing actionable improvements. Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
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36. Ability to foster collaboration across Ostomy & Continence Care business units within the site while ensuring alignment with overarching global strategic objectives.
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37. 10+ years of progressive supply chain leadership experience within manufacturing, operations, or logistics environments.
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38. 5+ years managing teams of planners and/or schedulers, and buyers in complex, matrixed organizations.
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39. Expertise in ERP systems (SAP S/4 HANA, PPDS, SAP IBP preferred) with a deep understanding of production planning, scheduling, procurement, and warehouse management.
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40. Strong stakeholder engagement capabilities, with experience leading site-level S&OP processes and influencing global teams.
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41. Proven ability to drive transformation, leveraging continuous improvement tools and methodologies.
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42. Healthcare or medical device industry experience preferred.
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43. Other preferred experience with systems: SAP eWM, Systems Integrations (i.e., conveying systems, labeling systems, etc.).
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44. BS/BA in Logistics, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or Engineering.
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45. Production Planning Experience.
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46. Detailed Scheduling Experience.
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47. Long-range Capacity Planning Experience.
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48. Warehouse Operations Experience.
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49. Inventory Management Experience.
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50. Influencing without Authority.
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51. Collaborating with global colleagues.
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52. Proficient in Microsoft Office.
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53. ERP / Advanced Planning Tool knowledge required; SAP S4 HANA & SAP-IBP knowledge preferred.
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54. Fluency in English required.