Supply Chain Planner (d/f/m)Michael Page

Our client, a leading international player in the pharmaceutical industry with modern offices in the Lucerne area, is looking for a Supply Chain Planner (d/f/m) in a temporary assignment starting asap for the next 12 months. Depending on the selected candidate's performance and motivation, there is a possibility of an extension or take-over.

In this role you will work closely with Product Leads/Value Chain Manager to define, align, and support brand strategies. For that you will take care of the following tasks:

• Act as the representative for the E2E organization in various disentanglement meetings.
• Maintain close communication with E2E planners for different products involved in disentanglement projects.
• Develop the supply plan for finished goods, bulk, and API with a horizon of up to 36 months.
• Ensure adherence to Escalation Management, Information flow, and escalation in Tier processes.
• Participate in and represent the product portfolio in Site Supply Reviews, Global Supply Review, and Demand Review.
• Manage Allocation in cases of imbalances between Demand and Supply.
• Handle Inventory Reporting & Discard Management concerning the product portfolio.
• Optimize Supply Chain operations related to the product portfolio.
• Oversee the profit and volume plan.
• Manage network changes and transfers.
• Implement Product Lifecycle Management processes including Launch and Discontinuation.
• Provide monthly Scorecard Reporting for Standard KPIs.

In order to be considered for the role, the ideal candidate must have:

• Preferably Bachelor's degree on a related field (Manufacturing, Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Management)
• Experience in Supply Chain Management
• Experience working with different stakeholders
• Advanced and demonstrated knowledge of planning systems (SAP ERP, SAP APO DP/SNP).
• MS Office experience (proficient Excel user)
• Must possess excellent interpersonal, communication, collaboration, negotiation, and project management skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage and improve processes and to drive changes
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with both operator as well as leaders
• APICS CPIM or CSCP certification or any other post graduate education in SC Management is an advantage