Manager Global Supply Chain, IBU

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.

The Manager Global Supply Chain position offers a unique opportunity to gain deep understanding of our global pharmaceutical business. This position is responsible for analyzing demand and inventory data at IBU affiliates to ensure an accurate demand signal as input to the Global Sales and Operation Planning (GS&OP) process. The role is ensuring completeness of the demand statement in SAP, analyzing demand and production plan data in support of business planning processes, supporting new launches and post approval changes after launch for capacity extensions associated to each affiliate.  In addition, the Manager Global Supply Chain may be asked to lead small to medium-scale projects, and/or lead supply chain processes for late life cycle products.  The role requires the Manager Global Supply Chain to work closely with the internal and external manufacturing sites within the network and affiliate forecast coordinators in support of the Global Launch Leader and/or GSC product owner. This position is key to making medicines available to our patients at the right time.

Key Objectives/Deliverables:

• Implement the new IBU Demand Planning process in the China, JP, NAPAC region at local and regional level.
• Lead and improve the hub S&OP process at regional level and support the affiliates to run the local S&OP process, analysis regular metrics for solutions and follow-ups.
• Develop the appropriate tools to analyze demand/supply data and metrics, lead monthly demand review process with IBU affiliates / hubs and work closely with global logistics team.
• Serve the forecast review for SBR and BP, ensure completeness of the demand statement in SAP through review of sales and forecast reports and interact with affiliate forecasters and Global Business Solutions teams to resolve identified issues.
• Analyze supply and demand metrics for assigned molecules for inclusion in published reports and discussion at the hub GS&OP meetings.  Propose solutions to identify issues and monitor and drive improvements.
• Provide demand and product related input to support Global Launch Leaders and GSC Product Owners in providing status updates to manufacturing senior leadership, business units, affiliates, and global launch teams.
• Establish and troubleshoot the forecast and replenishment planning through maintenance of master data.
• Support IBU product allocations and ensure appropriate execution set-up in SAP
• Support China, JP and NAPAC regional level flavor management and provide insights for decision making based on demand forecast accuracy
• Provide technical expertise and coaching/training to customers at affiliates, GBS, and others as appropriate. 
• Support BD deals.
• Lead or support the projects:

• Drive continuous improvements in the region. Analyze solutions, design processes, and execute the plan. Oversee customization, planning, scheduling, and task coordination.
• Ensure clear communication with all parties.
• Understand technical requirements, ensure products meet quality standards, optimize processes, and ensure compliance with regulations.

Additional Preferences

• Expertise in SAP and associated demand planning systems
• Systems Use/Knowledge – Strong computer-based skills.  Foundational understanding of Microsoft Office programs and Power BI required, including capability to use spreadsheets for data analysis. Information reporting systems experience (i.e. Business Objects) preferred. 
• Communication -- Good written and oral communication skills.  Ability to summarize and present complex data using Power Point slides.
• General business skills – Business savvy, strong people relationships, flexible and adaptable, able to deal with ambiguity.  Strong self-management and organizational skills.  High attention to detail and ability to analyze complex data sets.  Collaborate effectively with Global Launch Leaders, Manufacturing sites, and key affiliates.
• Demonstrate global awareness and be willing to work globally among different time zones.  Bilingual preferred.
• Supply Chain Knowledge – APICS certification preferred.  Prefer 3-5 years of pharmaceutical industry experience.  Manufacturing site or affiliate experience preferred.   

Basic Requirements:

• BS or MS degree in Materials Management, Engineering, Finance, Business Administration or related field.

Other Information:

• Work shift:  Full time, normal work shift
• Travel required (% of time) – 20%

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