JOB PURPOSE
The Supply Chain Specialist is responsible for execution of Scheduling, detailed capacity management and direct materials planning & order execution. The focus activities include:
- Create and update the production schedule for tactical short term horizon (e.g 0-2 months)
- Maintain and renew planning data and parameters in ERP systems (including: BOM, Material Master data, routing, and work centre) and ensure that standard work processes are strictly adhered to ensure that production schedule in the firm period meets agreed monthly production plan. Escalate any issues to Master Supply Planner and Planning Lead.
- Ensure that department Tier visual systems reflect required accurate information as specified
- Manage purchase and delivery of raw materials from existing vendors and act as point of contact for vendor and department for issues associated with raw materials and vendor performance (quality and delivery)
- Work with Master Supply Planner to develop capacity model to be used for detailed capacity planning purposes
- Maintain and update supply metrics related to department Tier 2
- Purchase goods and services for the site, including: packing material, raw material, intermediates, and solvents
- Coordinate with vendors and freight forwarders with shipping documentation and delivery of purchased material, support the D&L Warehouse Team as and when required
- Participate in department tier meetings – T2 daily, incoming material review Tier 2, weekly production planning meeting. Lead meetings as and when required
- Maintain the necessary documentation, SOP, JA, BP related to Scheduling & Buying processes
- Focus on self-development and daily continuous improvement
- Assist other stakeholders like getting information necessary for APR, Audits, from SCM perspective, work with department on related investigations related to materials and planning systems. Ensure that investigations are thoroughly completed on time without impact to customer deliveries
- Monitor inventory performance to plan against targets set by Master Supply Planner, including IQV and recert of intermediate materials and raw materials
- Participates in SMQR (Supplier qualification) and Supplier Management forums as needed
- Networks with internal and external stakeholders and customers as required to ensure smooth material, information and communication flow
- Support projects as needed
Experience:
- Educational: Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or relevant studies
- At least 3-5 years of experience in Production Control, Planning or Procurement/Buying
- Preferred experience in:
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing or FMCG Managing with multiple planning (ERP) systems and interfaces Metrics reporting environment Knowledge of Quality systems, cGMP, and regulatory inspections
- Yellow Belt, Green Belt or Black Belt certified Lean Six Sigma
- Project Management experience is a plus.
- Experience in process improvement is a plus.
- MPS/LEAN operational excellence experience is highly preferred
Leadership, Professional and Functional Competencies
- Working knowledge of inventory, planning systems, Distribution and Logistics and order/purchasing systems
- Working knowledge of ERP (SAP in particular), planning software and system interfaces
- Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Production Systems (TPS)
- Working knowledge of Microsoft based systems (Excel and Access) with regard to development of reports, measurements and analyses tools
- Knowledge of SAP-BI, Spotfire reporting systems is highly desirable
- Has a basic knowledge of financial systems (budgets, expenses, product standards and variances, Profit Plan v. EA, etc.)
Other Personal Attributes:
- Excellent attention to detail, Highly independent with initiative
- Strong leadership ability and collaborative skills, project management experience
- Ability to translate strategies to action plan and excellent in detailed execution
- Customer service focus and ability to establish good processes to serve
- Great understanding of end to end Sales & Operation Process.
- A strong team player with excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills and ability to operate in a matrix environment
- Strong Lean, continuous improvement, problem solving and resolution skills
- Strong analytical and presentation skills
- Keen driver for business process & systems improvement
- Deep understanding of Business dynamics, procurement, Planning/Scheduling and general Supply Chain Management concepts
