Supply Chain Consultant - Vaga Afirmativa PCD
Novartis
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Job Description Summary
-Tactical planner drives and manages the Master Production Schedule for the tactical
Job Description
Major accountabilities:
Participate in Global Projects related to Planning activities
Responsible to consolidate the production plan for your group of products in order to prepare the planning (MPS).
Make the placement of purchase orders for supplies needed trough specific systems and according to the inventory policy and procedures, monitoring all process steps. Ensure supply on time and scheduled quantities.
Track and prioritize the receipt and approval of local and / or imported materials (together with Quality Assurance and W&D areas).
Is responsible for Monthly Demand Review Meeting (midterm horizon 3 to 24 months) incl.
demand assumptions, recognizing trends, showing variances to last demand submissions, as input to Supply Review meeting
Analyze the monthly report “slow no movers”, suggesting and aligning with finance team the necessary actions in order to avoid loss of material, as well as contribute to the reduction of inventory items.
Track and monitor the key performance indicators (KPI’s) results of the group of products under its responsibility, analyzing and justifying distortions, as well as making suggestions for achieving and/or exceeding established goals and objectives.
Observe and comply with the policies and procedures established in relation to the activities of its operating area.
Contribute/Support Life Cycle Activities as Launches, Transfer, Pruning and BD&L projects.
Timely creation and maintenance of the master data in the ERP System
Acts as the point of contact for the GOCA process and all order-related topics.
Manages backlog and backorders between the Site and customers/ next supply points and ensures direct communication with Customer and internal and external stakeholders.
Third-party workforce management: Proven experience managing third-party staff/contractors (e.g., customs brokers, warehouse or field contractors), including onboarding, task assignment, performance monitoring, issue resolution, and ensuring compliance with company policies and SLAs.
Import expense review & approval: Demonstrated experience reviewing, validating, and approving import-related expenses.
Documentation & controls: Ability to maintain complete audit-ready records for import transactions and related invoices; identify discrepancies, request corrections, and escalate exceptions appropriately.
Cross-functional coordination: Experience coordinating with Procurement, Finance, Logistics, and external partners.
Key performance indicators:
Inventory Management, Gap Analysis, Cost Efficiency and efficiency of supply processes
Customer Service Level
Stock-outs
Inventory Coverage
SC Costs
Write offs
Forecast Accuracy and Bias
OTIF, Stock Adherence
PCE and HC Budget Targets, Warehouse and Distribution Budget
Launch & Transfer Execution (Life-cycle timelines, etc)
LCM projects status (on track)
On time launch
Strong interface between NTO and Franchise/Commercial Operations (feedback).
Minimum Requirements:
Work Experience:
Experience in supply chain function
Functional Breadth
Operations Management and Execution
Skills:
Data Analytics and Digital
Inventory Management
Logistics and Transportation Management
Master Data
Operational Excellence
Order Management
Resilience and Risk Management
SAP ERP
Supply Chain management
Supply Chain Planning
Languages:
English.
Skills Desired
Business Networking, Business Scenario Planning , Change Controls, Continual Improvement Process, Efficiency, Flexibility (Inactive), General Hse Knowledge, Including Gdp, Inventory Management, Knowledge Of Gmp, Operations, Order Fulfillment, Order Management, Procurement, Product Distribution, Risk Management, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Supply Chain Planning (SCP), Supply PlanningExplore related positions you might be interested in
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