European Supply Chain Associate Director - 6 months contract

European Supply Chain Associate Director leads supply chain topics, ensures accurate demand planning, replenishment, and inventory management across European portfolio. Improves supply chain using digital and data-driven standards, and develops people through strong people development skills and proactive learning approach.

Requirements

• Execute cluster/affiliate Demand Planning meetings to align stakeholders on demand management, supply, and inventory levels
• 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
• 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
• Fluent English, and local language skills
• 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+ year’s 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

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan