Supply Chain Leader (Pharmaceuticals) - Mauritius

Reference: ED695
Salary: Negotiable expat package
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Our client is a world-renowned pharmaceutical company.

Purpose:

· Oversee all aspects of global supply chain, order fulfillment, and ensure absolute integration with Commercial Services, Regulatory and Information Technology;

· Develop world class processes for product launch and / order transition management, logistics and order fulfillment;

· Provide support to sales in a variety of areas including sales forecasting, product release schedules, returns, product samples and other special product requests;

· Integrate business functions into the supply chain to ensure best practice.

Specific Outcomes / Accountability:

· Responsible for the development, documenting and implementing a global comprehensive supply chain plan which will drive optimal customer service and profitability ;

· Direct supply chain, inventory management, forecasting, distribution, customer services and logistics;

· Lead and oversee the design, development, deployment and optimization of processes, systems and supply chain architecture globally ;

· Drive standardization of processes across affiliates and business units – processes include but are not limited to global sales & operations planning and new product introductions, supply network planning, inventory optimisation, demand management and sales forecasting;

· Collaborate with the appropriate senior level operational, supply chain, regulatory and commercial functions in the development and implementation of the supply chain strategic plan;

· Champion a ‘customer first’ culture across supply chain hubs within the company;

· Identify and resolve supply issues; ensure implementation of risk management initiatives to prevent stock outs;

· Planning distribution operations including all the processes of inbound,warehousing,outbound, and reverse logistics;

· Design, review and make recommendations to the supply chain management model taking into account lead time and logistics costs;

· Create a performance driven culture and robust supply chain which is capable of taking on new products which transition post acquisition;

· Build alignments with manufacturing sites to implement efficient production campaigns, lead times and order quantities which allow sites to produce cost effectively and efficiently whilst retaining flexibility;

· Implement specialized supply models for tender and ad hoc orders;

· Enable consolidation of demand across various affiliates to drive up MOQ’s and therefore extract supply chain efficiency and cost containment;

· Hold frequent supply chain meetings to enhance performance across the various supply chain hubs;

· Establish an effective mechanism to measure costs across the supply chain for both toll and contract manufacture;

· Implement toll manufacture system for supply from intermediates to finished packed products;

· Represent the supply chain in Global projects;

· Evaluate systems requirements on an ongoing basis and ensure all IT systems involved in the supply chain can integrate and allow for information retrieval by both finance and commercial divisions;

· Develop a set of KPI’s to measure performance of all suppliers and sales divisions relative to supply chain functions;

· Ensure all regulatory and compliance measures are met within Global guidelines;

· Develop global implementation of distribution best practices such as system integration and optimisation, inventory control and SKU optimisation;

· Developing the business by gaining new contacts, analysing supply chain issues and producing new solutions.

Qualifications & Experience:

· B Degree;

· Pharmaceutical experience essential;

· At least 15 years experience in supply chain and logistics with at least 10 years in a senior role; includingforecasting experience especially in a high volume environment; strong understanding of master production scheduling; strong understanding of MRP management and inventory control;

· Sound knowledge of IT systems commonly associated with the supply chain.

Key Attributes:

· Good interpersonal and communication skills (verbal & written), able to function well as a member of a senior executive team;

· Analytical, project management, ability to influence and logical thinking skills and abilities are essential for success in the role;

· Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic and changing environment;

· Energetic, self motivated, with good problem solving skills, initiative and a passion for service excellence;

· Ability to function under pressure.

The company offers a competitive package commensurate with experience. The Mauritian tax rate is 15%. Benefits include relocation, air tickets, 100% medical aid and a performance bonus.