Lead Expert - Global Product Supply Planning (m/f/d)- 12 months

The mission is to ensure efficient product delivery that meets global market demands and guarantees product availability for patients, while driving strategic supply process optimizations balancing service, cost, cash, and sustainability to ensure long-term supply stability. Mentoring and training team members are key, along with overseeing lifecycle management activities, as well as contributing to maintaining and enhancing overall supply chain performance.

• Monitor inventory levels and manage stock replenishment processes, ensuring close cooperation with demand planning while adhering to local and global requirements.

• Serve as the bridge between local and global functions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement in supply chain processes.

• Analyze complex data sets to identify trends and opportunities for efficiency gains, making recommendations for supply chain optimization.

• Lead the preparation and presentation of comprehensive reports for management review and financial cycles, emphasizing key performance indicators and strategic insights to facilitate informed decision-making.

• Support the development and implementation of strategies for product line extensions and new product launches, ensuring timely and efficient execution.

• Mentor and guide Global Supply Planners, fostering a culture of collaboration, best practice sharing, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus
• Advanced analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Strong expertise in supply chain management software and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including mentoring abilities
• Exceptional team player and good negotiation skills
• APICS or comparable certification preferred
• Willingness to leveraging digital tools and data analytics, including artificial intelligence applications
• Accomplished Supply Planner Certification