European Supply Chain Associate Director
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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.
The European Supply Chain Associate Director leads the supply chain topics, ensuring accurate demand planning, replenishment, and inventory management across the 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 – share status with European leadership and share 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 – provide 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
Qualifications
- 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+ years of 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.
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