Supply Chain Manager

Orion Group Life Sciences are looking for a Supply Chain Manager for our Multinational Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology client based in Breda. Initial 12-month contract, with a high possibility of extension. This is a hybrid position, where you have to be at least 2 days per week onsite.

What will you do

As a Product Planner, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring seamless supply of our life-changing products to patients in 75 countries globally. You will manage supply plans for your products and production lines across, ensuring reliable and stable supply while navigating product launches, phase-outs, business trends, production capacity utilization, and component management.
Your expertise will help control costs and cash impact while minimizing scrap exposure and maintaining target inventory levels.

Main Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the planning activities of tactical and strategic horizon.
• Be responsible and ownership of products and line for the mis -and long term planning in Rapid Response.
• Communicate effectively with critical resource owners.
• Participate in weekly and monthly meetings e.g. IDP sto’s/ PLT’s/ GSCT’s/ During these meetings , tactical and strategic metrics and approaches will be discussed. Collaborate with Global teams; GNP, GSCL’s and give your feedback and advice on strategic decisions.
• Bring opportunities and risks to the table, with regards to variation management, scrap global initiatives and different strategies.
• Refers and follows established policies and procedures associates with the role.
• Proactively assess and manage inventory positions, aligning them with strategic targets.
• Drive towards a stable, efficient Supply Plan and address any deviations or constraints with root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Ensure timely completion of planning cycles and provide scenario analyses to support decision-making.
• Collaborate with supply sites to ensure the seamless flow of supply.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or Engineering.
• Proven experience (minimum 7 years) in end-to-end Supply Chain Planning and Operations, preferably in Pharmaceutical Industry, if not then medtech, food/beverages, or ingredients could be good as well.
• Knowledge and experience with SAP and Rapid Response is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate and build strong connections.
• Previous experience with Continuous Improvement methodologies and tools (like Lean and Six Sigma).
• Pro-active attitude.
• Can-do mentality and mindset, taking things to the finish line with you as a leader.
• E2E supply chain mindset.
• High entrepreneurship, ownership.

If you would like to have a confidential conversation regarding this opportunity, please reach out to Tim Browaeys, [email removed] or contact Tim on [phone removed]

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