Sr. Supply Chain Manager
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We are a global leader in medical imaging, offering an extensive portfolio of pharmaceuticals, medical devices, as well as digital and AI solutions for diagnostic and interventional imaging. As a pioneer in contrast products for the last 95 years, we continuously innovate.
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Summary of the position
The Sr. Supply Chain Manager implements a strategy to ensure that critical processes run effectively and achieve organizational goals and performance KPIs. The Sr. Supply Chain Manager coordinates the flow of goods and information from origin to consumption, focusing on efficiency, cost, and customer satisfaction. Key responsibilities include managing planning, procurement, inventory, and distribution, as well as resolving bottlenecks and monitoring suppliers.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
Procurement
- Manages procurement of raw materials and components per supplier agreements and chemical production site arrangements, respecting stock policy and minimizing waste, in cooperation with Group Purchasing. Consults direct and / or functional hierarchy for high-impact stock / service / destruction issues
Planning
Build the Master Production Schedule – MPS to plan production activities, ensuring optimal customer service within stock policy and industrial constraints.Provides visibility to production sectors to anticipate organizational changes needed to meet demandLeads regular MPS meetings and follows up on related topicsAnimate monthly IBP (integrated business planning) meetingInterfaces with central Supply Chain functions to optimize processes (forecasting, net requirements, MPS, technical data, packaging)Consults direct and / or functional hierarchy for high-impact stock / service / destruction issues
Scheduling
Ensures proper scheduling of production operations, with daily operational monitoring to anticipate and respond to disruptions (supply / quality / capacity). Maintains daily flow rituals with all departmentsWarehousing
Supervises the warehouse team and ensures optimal physical flow operations and proper maintenance of related facilitiesInterfaces with HSE team for safety and authorizationsSafety
Ensures the safety of their department by enforcing safety rules, identifying any risks to personnel, participating in safety inspections, proposing corrective actions when necessary, and ensuring their proper implementation. Prioritizes safety in daily operations on siteResponsible for creating and updating the risk assessment document for their area and promoting improvements in safety and working conditionsHSE coordinator validation required for rule changesRegulatory Compliance and Quality
Ensure operations comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and procedures. Defines and implements best practices, self-inspections, required GMP training for staff, and investigates and implements corrective actions after Quality Assurance validation.In case of deviations actions must be validated by Quality AssuranceTeam Management
Leads, coordinates, and motivates their teams under optimal safety conditions, ensuring mission and objective achievementEnsures service efficiency through :Close supervision
Implementation of regulatory and targeted complementary trainingUpward and downward communicationSetting development and performance goalsMonitoring and evaluationSupports staff development and ensures alignment between skills and sector needs, including recruitment and daily managementInform and, if necessary, consult hierarchy; work closely with site HROperational Excellence / Continuous Improvement
Identifies short- and medium-term Supply Chain challenges. Propose and implement solutions to optimize human and material resources, aiming to increase efficiency and productivity while minimizing operating and investment costsImplement field rituals and visuals to support continuous improvementHierarchy validation required for budget-impacting projectsActivity Management
Manages activity through indicators, budget preparation and monitoring for operations and investments of supervised teams. Interfaces with industrial cost control to forecast, explain, and improve economic performanceInform hierarchy; collaborate with Cost Control for budget preparation and financial performance analysisPerforms other duties as assigned by management.Department Specific / Non-Essential Functions
Coaching and mentorship skillsPerform other duties as assigned by managementEducation, Experience, and / or Skill
BA / BS Business or other related fieldMaster Degree preferred10+ years of experience in planning and inventory management in an industrial environment (pharmaceutical or consumer packaged goods industry)CPM, APICS Certification preferredStrong team management experienceProficiency in ERP systems and MRP systemsExcellent skills in Microsoft OfficePhysical Requirements
Prolonged periods of sitting at a deskAbility to move around a business or warehouse to oversee operationsTravel to other sites may include international in addition to domesticCognitive Requirements
Change ManagementStrategic Thinking to develop long-term plansDecision-making abilitiesStrong Analytical and Problem Solving skillsStrong attention to detail for accuracy in complex operationsCreative thinking to innovate and improve processesExcellent verbal and written communication skills at all levelsGreat Interpersonal skillsWorking Conditions
Occasionally work in areas where personal protective equipment will be requiredWork in areas wherein sitting is required for extended periods, with occasional standing and walkingDaily and frequently work in front of a computer screen or under bright lighting conditionsAbility to travel to domestic and international destinations, as required by business needsOrganizational Relationship / Scope
6 direct reports (Materials and Warehouse) and 19 indirect reports (Warehouse)Reports dotted line to the Director Global Supply ChainDaily interaction with all site teams in procurement, planning, ERP, and inventory issuesWorks closely with marketing, customer service, and corporate procurementWorks with external vendorsBackup : direct report (N-1) depending on operational tasks, coordinated with Site DirectorMonetary Responsibility
Develop yearly budget for the departmentEqual Employment Opportunity
Guerbet is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, pregnancy or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants.
Applicants may be entitled to reasonable accommodation due to disability, pregnancy or related medical condition, or a sincerely held religious belief. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on Guerbet. Please inform the company's personnel representative if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.
Guerbet will not discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
Why Guerbet?
4 weeks of PTOInsurance benefits start date of hireCompetitive 4% 401K match + 2% profit sharing contributionTuition reimbursement program for ongoing educationPaid time off for select volunteer opportunitiesJ-18808-Ljbffr
