Supply Chain Associate - API EM

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.

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.

Due to demand and career growth opportunities internally there is an opening for Supply Chain Associates within our External manufacturing organization, reporting to the Associate Director of API External Manufacturing (EM) Supply Chain.

Job Description

In this role, The Supply Chain Associate will ensure the reliable supply of medicines through effective and efficient supply chain processes. The Supply Chain Associate will provide end to end oversight of products within the API EM portfolio supporting either Large Molecule, Peptides or Small Molecule operations. This role will function as a key tactical partner to each of the Internal Process Teams (IPTs) and Joint Process Teams (JPTs) that conduct direct oversight of our contract manufacturing partners.

Key Objectives / Deliverables:

• Provide key supply chain services to ensure reliable supply for our customers:

  • Support forecasting and supply planning activities at contract manufacturers to ensure reliable supply.

  • Support the tactical steps to allow the receipt of material from contract manufacturers through the shipment of materials to our drug product customers

  • Task may include Purchase Order generation/maintenance, related SAP transactions, the setup and use of other electronic tools such as Direct Commerce.

  • Ensure the management of multiple nodes of the supply chain in ensuring the On Time and In Full (OTIF) delivery of materials from contract manufacturing partners

  • Provide customer service support for customers of API EM

  • Participate in metric generation for IPTs/JPTs

  • Support Inventory management best practices including inventory reconciliation & Slow moving / Obsolete inventory reporting

  • Manage shipment of key materials to/from our contract manufacturers.

• Data Stewardship

  • NIC (New Item code) business process owner

  • Provide SAP data support across all functional areas

  • Create/Manage all New Item codes (NIC) request on DGIM / SAP (or equivalent system) changes (local and global) impacting API EM

  • Will work with corporate data stewardship experts and internal/external partners & sites to ensure complete/accurate master data and adherence to corporate standards

  • Participate in execution of the necessary change control processes to ensure master data management

  • Create the necessary connections to corporate and site data experts

  • Responsible for documentation & training of NIC related topics within the API EM organization

• Project Management Support

  • Support supply chain activities associated with new product introduction.

  • Work closely with API EM continuous improvement champions to ensure that defined processes exist that allow API EM to deliver supply chain excellence.

  • Work closely with APIEM SC leadership teams to develop and operationalize new processes and practices.

• Bachelors Degree

• 3+ years experience in a SAP focused planning and/or data stewardship role within a GMP regulated environment

• Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization or visas for this role, including but not limited to F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, J-1, H-1B, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, or L-1.

• Familiar with SAP system software and associated processes - particularly PP & MRP modules - within a complex supply chain

• New Product introduction / External Manufacturing experience desirable

• Demonstrated experience of coordination & execution of shipping, logistics, custom classifications activities domestically & internationally in adherence with Company, Regulatory & Governmental requirements desirable.

• Demonstrated leadership in implementing change

• Demonstrated problem-solving / analytical / decision making ability

• Proactively identifies and works with others to resolve issues

• Strong planning skills

• Working knowledge of supply chain principles

• Familiar with SAP system software and associated processes

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written)

• Ability to work independently

• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks at once

• Demonstrated attention to detail and high degree of accuracy in work in a fast-paced environment

Other Information:

• Travel (~10-15%) may be required – both domestic and international.

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Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location.  The anticipated wage for this position is

Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.

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