Supply Chain Manager
Pubblicato il 02-08-2026 - Michael Page in Italia
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Dettagli sul cliente
Chemical pharmacetical company located in Lodi Area
Descrizione
The Site Supply Chain Management (SCM) Lead plays a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the supply chain at Site. The primary focus is on overseeing the end-to-end supply chain processes, optimizing inventory levels, and fostering effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to meet production and delivery commitments.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic
- Develop and implement supply chain strategies to optimize efficiency and cost savings.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, partners and customers to ensure a robust and diversified supply chain network.
- Identify and assess potential risks within the supply chain and develop mitigation strategies to ensure uninterrupted operations.
Operational
- Monitor and control inventory levels to meet production requirements while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory.
- Implement robust inventory tracking systems and regular cycle counts.
- Support SCM Head in implementing effective inventory control measures.
- Aid in monitoring and controlling inventory levels as per SCM Head's directives.
- Support SCM Head in maintaining long-term relationships with suppliers; assist in contract negotiation with suppliers for securing favourable terms.
- Coordinate with logistics partners to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of materials and finished products.
- Optimize transportation and distribution processes to minimize lead times.
- Ensure that all supply chain activities comply with relevant regulations and quality standards.
- Coordinate transportation and logistics activities to guarantee timely delivery of products, optimizing routes and minimizing transportation costs.
- Manage day-to-day warehouse activities, including inventory control, order fulfilment, and distribution, to meet production and customer demands.
- Collaborate with quality assurance teams to implement and maintain quality management systems.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement within the supply chain and implement practices.
- Assist the SCM Lead in establishing key performance indicators (KPIs) for the site to measure supply chain performance, contributing to the implementation of corrective actions.
- Analyse key performance indicators to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Major Details
- Planning & S&OP;:
- - Lead and optimize the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP;) process, ensuring data-driven integration of demand, supply, and financial projections.
- Leading data driven demand and supply planning with cross functional alignment with Project management team, Sales/BD, Production team, QC team
- Utilize advanced analytics to forecast demand, monitor forecast accuracy, and recommend corrective actions.
- Strategic Procurement:
- - Conduct spend analytics to identify cost-saving opportunities, supplier consolidation, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Use procurement analytics to benchmark supplier performance, negotiate more favorable terms, and support strategic sourcing decisions.
- Leading initiatives to identify and develop alternate vendors for key raw materials and APIs.
- Coordinating with Quality Assurance, Project Management, and Procurement to qualify and onboard new suppliers.
- Spend Analytics (Cost Savings): Tracks cost reductions and value delivered through strategic sourcing and negotiations.
- Procurement Cycle Time: Measures the time taken from purchase requisition to order fulfillment, indicating process efficiency.
- Supplier On-Time Delivery: Percentage of deliveries received on or before the agreed date, reflecting supplier reliability
- Working Capital Management:
- - Collaborate with cross functional teams to optimize working capital, focusing on inventory turnover, payables, and receivables.
- Analyze inventory levels, DOH, and AVD to minimize excess stock and reduce capital tied up in inventory.
- Develop and execute initiatives to improve cash flow and reduce working capital requirements through better planning and supplier negotiations.
- Process & Compliance:
- - Ensure all analytics and reporting align with internal controls and regulatory requirements.
- Support audits with detailed analytics on procurement, inventory, and working capital metrics.
Profilo del Candidato
Requirements:
Degree
Experience in Supply chain Management in chemical pharmaceutical company
Good level of english
offerta di lavoro
Great opportunity