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European Supply Chain Associate Director

Sobi is an international biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and providing innovative therapies for rare diseases, primarily in hematology, immunology, and specialty care.

Sobi

Employee count: 1001-5000

Switzerland only

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The European Supply Chain Associate Director leads the supply chain topics, ensuring accurate demand planning, replenishment, and inventory management across European portfolio. They will also oversee business processes with the affiliates. The manager continuously improves the supply chain using digital and data-driven industry 4.0 standards, adding long-term value to the organization. Additionally, they require strong people development skills and a proactive learning approach.

Key Responsibilities

  • Execute cluster/affiliate Demand Planning meetings to align stakeholders on demand management, supply, and inventory levels; develop S&OP process, promote its tools cross-functionally, ensure consensus forecasts; manage supply escalations
  • 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. Sharing with European leadership status and sharing innovative solutions to avoid business disruptions
  • 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
  • English, and local language skills fluent
  • 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 minimum required

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Statistics show that women and underrepresented groups tend to apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Sobi encourages you to change that statistic and apply. Rarely do candidates meet 100% of the qualifications. We look forward to your application!

At Sobi, each person brings their unique talents to work as a team and make a difference. We are dedicated to developing and delivering innovative therapies to improve the lives of people who live with a rare disease. Our edge comes from our team of people and our commitment to patients.

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Education

Bachelor degree
Professional certificate

Experience

3 years minimum

Experience accepted in place of education

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Switzerland +/- 0 hours

About Sobi

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Sobi's journey began with roots in brewing in the 1930s, as a subsidiary of Kärnbolaget Aktiebolag Biokemisk Industri. This unlikely start involved exploring the potential of residual biological material. The 1940s, shaped by World War II, saw the company commissioned by the Swedish Armed Forces to manufacture freeze-dried blood plasma, leveraging its expertise in drying sensitive biological materials. Post-war, inspired by American researchers, the company ventured into blood plasma fractionation. The 1950s marked international expansion and a name change to Kabi®. Collaborations with Swedish researchers during this time led to the development of blood-clotting factors, laying the groundwork for future innovations. The 1960s were a period of transformative projects, including the pioneering production of growth hormones using DNA technology, while plasma fractionation became a core competence, offering hope to individuals with haemophilia.

Biovitrum® was spun out of Pharmacia in 2001, with a strategic focus on small molecular drugs in metabolic diseases and protein therapeutics. A pivotal moment came in 2006 with its stock exchange listing, which facilitated collaborations that led to breakthrough medicines like Alprolix® and Elocta®, significantly advancing haemophilia care globally. In 2010, a visionary acquisition led to the formation of Sobi, Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB (publ), uniting the strengths of Swedish Orphan and Biovitrum. This merger combined Swedish Orphan's pan-European presence and diverse portfolio of orphan drugs with Biovitrum's expertise in product development, manufacturing, and a strong haemophilia franchise. Today, Sobi is an international biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming the lives of people with rare and debilitating diseases, providing access to innovative treatments in haematology, immunology, and specialty care. The company has a global presence, operating in around 30 countries and delivering medicines to patients in over 70 countries. In September 2024, Sobi moved its global headquarters to Hagastaden, Stockholm, Sweden, positioning itself in an international hub close to leading research institutions and Sweden's largest hospital to foster collaboration and innovation in life sciences.

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Sobi

Company size

1001-5000 employees

Founded in

2001

Chief executive officer

Guido Oelkers

Employees live in

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