Inventory Manager developing strategic inventory plans to enhance Michelin's supply chain efficiency. Collaborating with global teams to ensure inventory quality and achieving business targets.
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Onsite Group Senior Expert, Supply Chain Excellence – Planning Operations
Posted 5 hours ago
About the role
- Group Senior Expert in Supply Chain Excellence at Octapharma, leading planning operations and driving innovation across global supply chains.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the key user for Kinaxis planning systems across four main areas: plasma, production, packaging, and supply & replenishment planning within the Global Supply Chain
- Orchestrate Supply Chain (SC) community meetings for your area of responsibility to facilitate knowledge exchange and learning, provide updates on initiatives, and drive discussions on improvements, harmonization, and innovation—taking current SC trends and benchmarks into account
- Collaborate with site teams and cross-functional colleagues to identify process inefficiencies and recommend improvements
- Lead and implement initiatives as project manager, driving change with a clear focus on impact and efficiency
- Define, track, and analyze KPIs to monitor performance and process adherence within your area of responsibility
- Stay ahead of the curve by continuously exploring trends, bringing in outside-in perspectives, and implementing new technologies that enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness, including automation
- Act as a change agent: engage teams and stakeholders to challenge the status quo, encourage creative thinking, and adopt new ways of working
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field
- Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in supply chain in a multinational environment, preferably within the pharmaceutical industry
- Strong understanding of end-to-end (E2E) supply chain and expert knowledge in planning
- Proven success leading projects, supported by a project management certification (e.g., PMP)
- High level of computer literacy in MS Office—especially Excel and Power BI—and experience with SAP and Kinaxis
- Fluent in English; German language skills are an advantage
- Experience with design thinking, innovation methodologies, and change management is a plus
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, combined with excellent communication abilities
- Demonstrated ability to challenge existing processes and introduce innovative approaches
- Willingness to travel up to 10%
Benefits
- Company restaurant and meal subsidy
- Training and professional development
- Health promotion programs
- Parking spaces and good public transport connections
- Company and team events
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