Sr Manager / Team Leader

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead Global External Supply Chain Planning team, executes the organizational vision, owns supply chain management into and out of Contract Manufacturer, ensures "system-based planning" (SAP and other supported ERP tools / processes) through the use of "standard work" / globally aligned processes & solutions, and effectively identifies and escalates issues concerning "supply chain health".

Provide excellent, hands-on support to improve planning capabilities for plants and External Supply. Drive this through transformational programs, ., Integrated Manufacturing Excellence (IMEx), Highly Orchestrated Supply Network (HOSuN), and Digitalization (UGS Whiteboard).

Deploy, sustain and improve HOSuN At-Site programs of work. Ensure processes are tightly integrated with IMEx Materials Supply Ecosystem

Ensure information architecture supporting the Supply Chain Planning, Master Data and Analytics processes is robust and integrated across the UGS global network.

Collaborate with Virtual Site Operation Teams (VSOT's), Contract Manufacturers' supply chain management, Brand Supply Leaders (BSL's) / API Supply Leaders (ASL's), ES Operations & respective ES Operations Leads, Intercompany Operations, Regional Supply Chain Teams (RSL's), AMP Hubs and other stakeholders

Incumbent will lead a team that will be responsible for the management of Production Planning/ Scheduling, Materials Planning & Scheduling, Customer Service, Product Lifecycle and Change Management (including Pfizer Connect / New Modalities commercialization), Shipping, Procurement, SC systems and data/ specifications management with 3rd-party contactors.

In collaboration with Network Strategy & Management and Direct and Indirect Tax, design the Supply Chain to ensure that model is implemented in support of Pfizer strategy. This relates to integrating new business through Acquisitions, divestments and other business development activities.

EXPERIENCE

* Bachelor's degree in Operations management, engineering and or supply chain required; advanced degree preferred.
* 10+ years of experience in Supply Chain / Materials Management, operations management or Commercial Operations in the pharmaceutical industry. Broad understanding of the supply chain environment. Strong, demonstrated Project management experience required, supply chain or project management certifications preferred (CPIM, CSCP, PMP, etc). Demonstrated ability to manage large scale strategic projects.
* Ability to work in a complex matrix organization with strong team work orientation required. Ability to work effectively in an environment of competing priorities, ambiguity and deadlines. Proven experience in providing innovative solutions to unusually complex projects while managing colleagues across multiple time-zones / geographies / cultures