Senior Associate Supply Chain (GMP) (33961)

Orion Group Life Sciences are looking for a Senior Associate Supply Chain (GMP) (Import/Export) for our Multinational Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology client based in Breda. Initial 12-month contract, with high possibility of extension. This is a hybrid position.

Accountabilities

• Ensure efficient and effective distribution requirements planning (DRP) and shipments execution across sites of our client and third-party suppliers.
• Contribute to the completion of milestones associated with DRP specific projects or activities within the team or department related to order management.
• Drive Continuous Improvement initiatives and deliver on productivity targets.
• Ensure optimal internal and external customer satisfaction in line with policies and procedures of our client.
• Ensure compliance with SOX & GMP regulations.

Main Responsibilities of the role

• Ensure distribution of pharmaceutical products globally; all orders are processed according to procedures and customer requirements of our client.
• Schedule Finished Drug Product (FDP) inventory against set levels while optimizing distribution efficiency.
• Initiate and executes improvements in order to increase effectiveness and efficiency of DRP and order management performance.
• Coordinate timely shipment & delivery of pharmaceutical products with external groups (Warehouse, Planning, Global Distribution, and third-parties).
• Act as business process owner for stock reconciliation.
• Communicate stock related topics with Logistic Service Providers (LSPs).
• Participate in internal and external audits as needed.
• Contribute as project team member for overall DRP/order management related projects.
• Ensure knowledge of GMP/GDP and job-related training is up to date.
• Ownership and generation of order management, controlled documents as needed.
• Authority
  • Work under general direction, seeks assistance as needed.
  • Complete work in accordance with accepted practices within field.
  • Establish approaches for completing assignments.
  • Work requires consistent exercise of discretion and independent judgment.
  • Work with team to support achievement of project milestones.
• Outputs
  • Apply DRP/order management SME knowledge in relevant projects, and implementation of new process or process changes.
  • Convey a pro-active solution to problems and timely escalation if needed.
  • Establish working relationships with others outside area of expertise.
  • Ensure that the internal and external customers are taken care of according to the policies and procedures of the client.
  • Ensure that all the orders are processed according to the customers’ specific instructions and conditions.

Required Qualifications and skills

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Supply Chain Management of Logistics.
• Typically, 3 or more years of Supply Chain experience in a GMP and/or GDP regulated industry.
• Knowledge and experience in a Customer Service and/or order to cash, and/or DRP department.
• Ability to multitask and work within diverse, international group of people.
• Fluency in English, both in oral and written communication.
• Excellence in working with MS Office and experience with ERP system.
• Experience in working across various cultures.
• Customer focused.
• Problem solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to deal with conflicting interest.
• Availability outside office hours on an ad hoc basis.
• Pro-active behaviour.
• Ability to set priorities.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Fluency in multiple languages.
• Reporting skills.
• Experienced in project management and operational excellence.
• Competencies
  • Problem solving and analytical skills.
  • Analyzes a problem by gathering and understanding all relevant information.
  • Identifies cause and effect relationships.
  • Determines appropriate solutions.
  • Proactive self-starter.
  • Takes personal responsibility of tasks and work outputs.
  • Plans and organizes tasks and work responsibilities to achieve objectives.
  • Verbal and written communication.
  • Expresses ideas effectively.
  • Organizes and delivers information appropriately.
  • Ability to communicate with a range of stakeholders at various levels from multiple backgrounds/cultures.
  • Process and system oriented.
  • Accurate and attention to detail.
  • Analytical skills and problem solving.
  • Communicates effectively.
  • Continuous improvement mindset and open to change.
• Teamwork
  • Support each other, working within the dynamics of a group.
  • Work effectively with diverse cultures and working styles.
  • Verbal and written communication.
  • Organize and deliver information appropriately.
  • Communicate issues in a timely manner.
  • Ability to communicate with a range of stakeholders at various levels.

If you would like to have a confidential conversation regarding this opportunity please reach out to Tim Browaeys, tim.browaeys@orion-jobs.com or contact Tim on 0044 7593448607

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