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Network Head - Direct Materials Planning(m/w/x)

Basel
Full-timeOn-siteSenior

Leading global direct materials planning network transformation for pharmaceutical supply chains. Strategic leadership and direct materials supply chain expertise required. Focus on inventory optimization and resource allocation.

Requirements

  • Strategic leadership skills
  • Agility in pharmaceutical industry dynamics
  • Direct materials supply chain expertise
  • Resilience in ambiguous/crisis situations
  • Calm, methodical approach
  • Financial acumen for cost/resilience tradeoffs
  • Visionary architect and coach
  • Driving organizational change in decentralized environments
  • Influencing senior stakeholders in complex matrix
  • BS/MS Degree in life sciences, engineering, supply chain, or business
  • MBA or Masters in Supply Chain preferred
  • 12–15+ years pharmaceutical/biotech experience
  • Deep expertise in Supply Chain or Procurement
  • 5-7+ years people management experience
  • Proven track record leading geographically distributed matrix teams
  • Extensive Supply Chain planning experience
  • Extensive Supply Chain operations experience
  • Leading large-scale Supply Chain transformations
  • Proficiency with advanced planning systems (e.g., OMP)
  • Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP
  • Excellent communication skills for Executive Management
  • Ability to distill complex scenarios into actionable decisions

Tasks

  • Lead the 'One Direct Materials Network' transformation
  • Define and govern DM planning standards
  • Establish global resource allocation and structures
  • Oversee supply chain governance for direct materials
  • Optimize financial performance for DM inventory
  • Design global inventory policies and strategies
  • Partner with Global Procurement and Quality
  • Resolve severe supply shortages and optimize tradeoffs
  • Coach and develop a high-performing matrix team

Work Experience

  • 12 - 15 years

Education

  • Bachelor's degreeOR
  • Master's degree

Languages

  • EnglishBusiness Fluent

Tools & Technologies

  • OMP
  • SAP
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