Supply Chain Planning Manager

Job title:

Supply Chain Planning Manager

Company

Cencora

Job description

Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere. Apply today!What you will be doing#INDWC#Ll-HybridWe’re hiring the Supply Chain Planning Manager to join our UK Operations team at Cencora, Alliance Healthcare.Job Purpose:

• To support the Head Of Planning to deliver specific key elements of the Alliance Healthcare (AH) Supply Chain Planning strategy.
• Role supports initiatives to develop the Supply Chain performance and Operational efficiency improvement of Alliance Healthcare’s main vendors, (circa 25 in each of AH markets) through development and deployment of Operating Standards (in conjunction with Divisional and local AH Operations teams)
• Role is a a key enabler / contributor to Operational Productivity Improvement achievement. (key KPIs here being Service Level, OTIF, Product Availability & shortages reduction).
• Role supports the implementation of digitised process enhancement with AH’s key vendors across all markets. (Order management, EDI order confirmation & delivery notification, Advances Shipment Notification).

Job Context:

• In the Pharmaceutical Wholesale business the Supply Chain Planning Process is central to ensure product availability to customers through ensuring the correct level of inventory, optimising service levels in relation to inventory employed and to ensure a low level of inventory obsolescence across the complete AH warehouse network.

• The role supports the Supply Chain Planning functions across 9 AH markets, ( this equates to

200,000 SKUs across 350 warehouses in 9 markets, serving greater than 120,000 customers). Furthermore, the Role operates in consideration of differing regulatory conditions in all markets including Parallel Import, Grey Market and Speculative purchasing decisions (impacting Planning operations).

• Role supports the 9 AH Planning leaders in each market to ensure talent management, retention & development for the Planning community, as well as succession planning for key roles and also to support local teams with employee assessment and recruitment.

What you’ll be doing:

• Support the development of cross functional projects to deliver the Supply Chain digitalisation agenda (EDI / Order confirmation/ ASN).

• Role supports development initiatives related to the improvement of product availability, shortages reduction, Supply Chain performance and Operational Improvement initiatives related to Alliance Healthcare’s main vendors.

• Role delivers through development and deployment of Operating Standards – Brilliant Basics (as well as being a key enabler / contributor to Operational Productivity Improvement achievement).
• Role supports implementation and measurement of Supply Chain Planning standards and process standardisation (Including engagement of key stakeholders in Operations) to deliver best in class volume forecasting capability and adherence to vendor performance metrics. (key link between Planning, Operations and Manufacturer Relations).

What your background should look likeWhat you’ll have:10 years’ experience of working in similar Supply Chain Planning roles, with specific experience in Demand Planning (including S&OP) * Experience of working in multinational organisations. Should have experience of working in both Matrix and integrated business models.

• Experience working with multi market business change as well having an empathetic appreciation of cultural diversity and inclusion.
• Ability in problem solving, analysis and interpretation.
• Solid understanding of financial implications of business drivers and impacts of actions.
• Excellent interpersonal, influencing, teamwork & relationship skills as well as solid analytical and influencing skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Supply Chain Planning Systems, their capability and use for the organisation.
• Be able to lead selection of new planning systems and work with local and divisional teams to implement successfully to time and cost. (multi million $ contracts / projects).
• Experience in processes optimization, implementing process changes and maximizing operational performance.
• Understanding of current Supply Chain Planning developments and trends in process design and implementation together with the capabilities and technology road map of the vendors in the market place.
• Strong systems analysis and process improvements.
• Experience in negotiation with external suppliers and with internal stake holders in both Senior Divisional roles and across the 9 AH markets.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Fluency in English (Essential) plus an additional European Language (desirable)
• Project management skills and ability to manage teams of people against deadlines and strict deliverables.
• Knowledge of and understanding of finance principles.
• Good working knowledge of FMCG and Pharmaceutical industry (including Healthcare trends, understanding of therapeutic areas combined with product and industry knowledge) – Desirable
• Operations discipline with a focus on delivering efficiencies and synergies gained through optimization of processes
• Solid Supply Chain Planning and vendor management capabilities.

Travel Requirements:

• Due to multi market, cross functional nature of the role and need to engage Stakeholders at all business levels across the 9 AH markets, role holder is expected to be travelling internationally between 25% – 30% of working time.

What Cencora offersAll team members globally are provided with basic life insurance, personal accident insurance, business travel accident insurance, and EAP resources at no cost. Additional country-specific benefits such as healthcare, sick leave, death and disability, retirement, as well as perks and allowances may be provided. Details of programs vary by location.ScheduleFull timeAffiliated Companies Affiliated Companies: Alliance Healthcare Management Services LimitedEqual Employment OpportunityCencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.The company’s continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 888.692.2272 or email . We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned

Expected salary

Location

Woking, Surrey

Job date

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 23:43:49 GMT

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