Global Supply Chain Integration Head (f/m/d)

 

Our people in Manufacturing & Global Operations share two priorities: getting things done and making things better. If you’re a dynamic person with a positive mindset, you’ll fit in well here. It’s an international team with a powerful spirit of collaboration. Together, we make sure our products meet the highest standards of quality by constantly searching for ways to improve at every stage of our value chain – from the raw materials we buy through to the logistics network that brings our medicines to patients. Join our team and help us make an even bigger contribution to Grünenthal’s future.

 

What the job looks like
Each day you'll enjoy a variety of challenges, such as:

• Assess and validate pre-due diligences and due diligences on supply chain feasibility according to Grünenthal best practices
• Ensuring validate the supply chain robustness of the potential product, portfolio and/or company aquisitions according to Grünenthal standards
• Assess the potential new deals end-to-end supply chain cost-effectiveness to support company`s business case decision and identify potential risks within the supply chain
• Overarching the supply chain end-to-end new deal process management focused on linking activities into a single, seamless process that supports supply chain value creation.
• Developing strategies to mitigate risks and ensure efficient and reliable continuity of supply.
• Using data analytics to drive comprehensive supply chain network and cost assesment .
• Building and leading a team to support supply chain integration operations and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Measuring cost, reliability, inventory, and time at each activity node in the supply chain while eliminating non-value time, work, and other types of waste
• Providing supply chain stakeholders with visibility to proactively identify issues and major cost savings

 

What you'll bring to the table
To make the most of this role and truly thrive, you should have:

• University degree preferably in Engineering or Business with major in Supply Chain/Operations
• Many years professional experience in Supply Chain/Operations Management 
• Experience in successfully leading Supply Chain Transformation projects/programs experience
• Understanding of basic financial controlling terminology and tools – in particular, P&L impacts
• Ability to lead in fast changing, ambiguous and uncertain environment
• Strategic thinking and strong analytical skills
• Strong external customer focus and excellent presentation skills
• Outstanding stakeholder management skills – in particular convincing & influencing skills
• Experience with ERP (SAP/APO/SNP) & Demand Planning modules is preferred
• Fluent in English