Lilly
Senior Director - EU SC Liaison and IBU SC Excellence
Lilly, Indianapolis, Indiana, us, 46262
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.
Commercial Demand Planning Lead
to be responsible for standardizing the demand planning operations and forecast methodology and developing baseline forecast in collaboration with EU Liaisons and commercial teams, at the same time, run the processes focused on the integration of market intelligence and the coordination of Supply Chain with the Business units in IBU.
This role will also serve to integrate and run those business process associated with the management of the late life cycle of our products. Responsibilities include acting as first interphase in the communication and escalation processes impacting the short-term supply with the BU, and lead the Hub S&OP’s for the periodic review of the mid/long-term demand and supply reconciliation. This role will also represent global supply chain on those activities specifically associated around the Late Life Cycle of products such as support to Business development, SKU rationalization, sourcing decisions, etc.
This leadership position is also responsible for developing, motivating, and growing a team of regional coordinators and product experts in support to this function.
Successful candidates will have a wide understanding of the supply chain, business, and financial processes, with a strategic mindset - able to apply deep technical understanding to meet the needs of the business and will be able to influence across functions and geographies and at multiple levels within the organization.
This position reports to the Associate VP of IBU Supply Chain.
Responsibilities:
Functional:
Standardization of Demand Planning Operations in IBU
Establish standards and framework to improve accuracy of demand forecasts for commercial assets based on historical data, market trends, inputs from relevant stakeholders
Establish and streamline exception management processes to troubleshoot demand planning related issues & escalations
Monitor KPIs for commercial demand planning processes
Identify and implement best practices to stay current with industry trends and innovations in demand planning and supply chain management to improve processes and systems
Support to IBU processes
Support the Allocation process for all IBU in partnership with Finance
Triage process for shortages related to SC
Support with IBU metrics, reports and analysis
Lead SC Interface with the European Hubs
Serve as the Global Supply Chain interphase in the communication/escalation processes with the BU’s of product supply related issues.
Lead the Hub S&OP’s for an effective periodic review of the mid/long term demand and supply reconciliation with the appropriate BU and finance representation.
Coordinate within the manufacturing organization the supply evaluation for those different time frames short/mid/long term.
Lead the knowledge management exchange from both manufacturing and business organization on the supply chain elements.
Build SC capabilities across the globe, with the reference of OSSCE, and the use of tools and data.
Demand review with the European Hub affiliates by exceptions, in order to achieve the best forecast possible
Collaborate with Global Supply Planning functions for alignment and building consensus on commercial forecast to balance supply with demand
Report key demand shaping decisions and outcomes to leadership
Leadership:
Influence senior management on key decisions related to demand forecasting for commercial products
Demonstrate sound technical knowledge to influence BU Liaisons, manufacturing team and Global Supply Planning team to arrive at demand forecast consensus
Manage and develop a high-performing team to meet objectives and deliver results
Provide guidance for development and coaching to direct and indirect reports
Basic Requirements:
Bachelor's degree plus minimum of 10+ years of experience in business, supply chain management, or a related field
5+ years of experience in demand planning, preferably in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry
Experience with selecting and implementing planning technology solution
Experience with developing & implementing demand planning framework & strategy, processes, performance metrics, modeling, forecasting, analysis, and simulation.
Leadership experience
Additional Skills/Preferences:
Advanced degree or certification in supply chain management
Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis and forecasting tools
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions
Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and precision
Six sigma green / black belt with relevant experience
Commercial and financial awareness with Project management skills (PMP Certified preferred)
Familiarity with regulatory requirements and compliance in the pharmaceutical industry
Lilly is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
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Commercial Demand Planning Lead
to be responsible for standardizing the demand planning operations and forecast methodology and developing baseline forecast in collaboration with EU Liaisons and commercial teams, at the same time, run the processes focused on the integration of market intelligence and the coordination of Supply Chain with the Business units in IBU.
This role will also serve to integrate and run those business process associated with the management of the late life cycle of our products. Responsibilities include acting as first interphase in the communication and escalation processes impacting the short-term supply with the BU, and lead the Hub S&OP’s for the periodic review of the mid/long-term demand and supply reconciliation. This role will also represent global supply chain on those activities specifically associated around the Late Life Cycle of products such as support to Business development, SKU rationalization, sourcing decisions, etc.
This leadership position is also responsible for developing, motivating, and growing a team of regional coordinators and product experts in support to this function.
Successful candidates will have a wide understanding of the supply chain, business, and financial processes, with a strategic mindset - able to apply deep technical understanding to meet the needs of the business and will be able to influence across functions and geographies and at multiple levels within the organization.
This position reports to the Associate VP of IBU Supply Chain.
Responsibilities:
Functional:
Standardization of Demand Planning Operations in IBU
Establish standards and framework to improve accuracy of demand forecasts for commercial assets based on historical data, market trends, inputs from relevant stakeholders
Establish and streamline exception management processes to troubleshoot demand planning related issues & escalations
Monitor KPIs for commercial demand planning processes
Identify and implement best practices to stay current with industry trends and innovations in demand planning and supply chain management to improve processes and systems
Support to IBU processes
Support the Allocation process for all IBU in partnership with Finance
Triage process for shortages related to SC
Support with IBU metrics, reports and analysis
Lead SC Interface with the European Hubs
Serve as the Global Supply Chain interphase in the communication/escalation processes with the BU’s of product supply related issues.
Lead the Hub S&OP’s for an effective periodic review of the mid/long term demand and supply reconciliation with the appropriate BU and finance representation.
Coordinate within the manufacturing organization the supply evaluation for those different time frames short/mid/long term.
Lead the knowledge management exchange from both manufacturing and business organization on the supply chain elements.
Build SC capabilities across the globe, with the reference of OSSCE, and the use of tools and data.
Demand review with the European Hub affiliates by exceptions, in order to achieve the best forecast possible
Collaborate with Global Supply Planning functions for alignment and building consensus on commercial forecast to balance supply with demand
Report key demand shaping decisions and outcomes to leadership
Leadership:
Influence senior management on key decisions related to demand forecasting for commercial products
Demonstrate sound technical knowledge to influence BU Liaisons, manufacturing team and Global Supply Planning team to arrive at demand forecast consensus
Manage and develop a high-performing team to meet objectives and deliver results
Provide guidance for development and coaching to direct and indirect reports
Basic Requirements:
Bachelor's degree plus minimum of 10+ years of experience in business, supply chain management, or a related field
5+ years of experience in demand planning, preferably in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry
Experience with selecting and implementing planning technology solution
Experience with developing & implementing demand planning framework & strategy, processes, performance metrics, modeling, forecasting, analysis, and simulation.
Leadership experience
Additional Skills/Preferences:
Advanced degree or certification in supply chain management
Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis and forecasting tools
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions
Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and precision
Six sigma green / black belt with relevant experience
Commercial and financial awareness with Project management skills (PMP Certified preferred)
Familiarity with regulatory requirements and compliance in the pharmaceutical industry
Lilly is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
#WeAreLilly
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