Assoc. Dir, Supply Chain Management

Job Description

Role Overview:

To be a contact point for Cross Functional Teams / Stakeholders example: Human Health, Finance, Quality, Regulatory Affair, Regional SCM, 3PL Management, etc. to support the requirements that are in scope for SCM responsibilities.

Key Accountabilities:

Demand & Supply Replenishment Planning

• Sponsor and lead the Sales & Operation Planning (S&OP) Process

• Manage the IQV (Inventory Questionable Value) Process

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives with GHH business partners on demand forecasting and collaborate with supply sites on replenishment planning

• Drive Inventory management targets in consultation with the local Business Unit and Planners to ensure supply while optimizing inventory investment.

• Collaborate with key stakeholders to provide essential support for product launches

• Sponsor local Tier process and ensure early escalation of issue to Next Tier for prompt resolution

• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including potential disruptions, capacity constraints and quality issues to ensure continuity of supply

Relationship Management & GHH Collaboration

• Foster strong collaborate with GHH Business Partners and drive a robust Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process to support business growth and ensure supply to the patients

• Oversee the procurement process, including vendor selection, establish the KPIs, business case development, negotiation and contract management to ensure timely and cost-effective sourcing of services and materials

• Manage and optimize relationships with key external vendors such as 3PL, Distribution and Global Freight Forwarders

• Review and discuss Key Performance Indicator (KPI) to ensure they are on track, addressing ongoing issues and identify opportunities for continuous improvement

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Required Skills:

Adaptability, Cross-Functional Integration, Customer-Focused, Demand Management, Driving Continuous Improvement, Headcount Planning, Logistics Management, Management Process, Materials Requirements Planning (MRP), Order Management, Process Mapping, Production Planning, Regulatory Interpretation, Risk Management, Strategic Thinking, Supply Chain Optimization, Supply Chain Processes, Supply Management

Preferred Skills:

Job Posting End Date:

08/22/2025

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Requisition ID:R358896