Otsuka Pharmaceutical Companies (U.S.) · 3 weeks ago
Senior Analyst, Supply Chain
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$87K/yr - $125K/yr
2+ years expOtsuka Pharmaceutical Companies (U.S.) is focused on creating new products for better health worldwide. The Senior Analyst in the supply chain team will work cross-functionally to implement the S&OP process, manage product portfolios, and ensure consistent supply and availability of products to patients.
Health CareMedical
Responsibilities
Leads demand planning meetings with internal business partners (Marketing, Finance, Channel Strategy, etc.) gathering total demand for new and existing finished good SKUs
Develop and manage product manufacturing and distribution plans for new and existing products that provides continuous supply to customers, including international product
Create and maintain replenishment plans for finished products of responsible territories and create replenishment orders to sites at the planning time fence
Develop and implement safety stock with sufficient shelf-life in alignment with desired customer service levels to meet inventory objectives and targets
Less supervision required by management and/or team leadership on necessary targets
Communicate the manufacturing plan with all internal and external parties
Issue and manage purchase orders and work with drug product plants and packaging CMO's to ensure product plan is executed on time
Manage communications with interdisciplinary teams (Vendors, Channel Strategy, Global Product Quality, Quality Control, Finance, Legal, Packaging, etc.) to monitor process and provide feedback
Identify exceptions raised against existing replenishment plans and work with third party suppliers or site production planners to negotiate resolution and adjust plans to reflect changes in demand and supply to ensure that adequate production takes place to meet market demands
Lead regular Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) meetings with all internal key functional areas to share performance and gain alignment on future actions
Communicate results to all levels of the organization
Monthly reporting of supply chain metrics and partner with finance on month end close activities and J-SOX controls
Monitor inventory levels and tracking of stock movements, including completing inventory reconciliation
Leads with transportation and logistics, prepare/review release documentation in conjunction with GPQ, manage invoice discrepancies, maintain relevant master data, and other activities as needed
Support transaction management and postings in ERP system
May lead interfaces, transactions, and postings in ERP system
Transact and document inventory movements and reconciliations, return and claim approvals, and product destructions
Manage inventory reporting and communicate to appropriate parties
Support transaction management and postings in ERP system
Coordinate pick/pack/ship activities with 3PL ensuring full and on-time delivery to meet targeted customer service level
Coordinate packing instructions for new routes, shipping configurations and/or transportation methods together with packaging and quality teams
Coordinate international and intercompany shipment orders with customers and 3PL, including shipping forecast, communications, documentation, and issue resolution
Maintain order transactions and postings in ERP system
Assist in serialization process setup and data transaction event resolution to comply with DSCSA requirements
Assist with demand forecast and calculate budget for distribution expenses, generate POs for distribution services, manage invoice allocation and payment approvals
Collaborate with Finance team on expense allocations, budget forecast, accruals, and related activities
Support Vendor/Supplier relationships for Contract Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Packaging, Distribution & Logistics vendors within the defined Tiers
Proactively monitor supply chain and packaging risks, capture and report supplier performance data to Manager, Supply Chain
Qualification
Required
Education: Bachelor's degree in: Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field
Years' Experience: 2-5
Technical Skills: Business Analytical skills, Project Mgt., ERP, MS 365 Suite
Power, Management, and Leadership Skills: Negotiation, Team Leadership, Networking
Communication Skills: Well Organized (thought, communication, work)
Cultural Experience: Dealing with ambiguity, curious mindset, adaptative, be a part of a multi-team approach
Ability to work/lead in a dynamic group that takes a multi-disciplined team approach to executing and achieving departmental and corporate goals
Preferred
Certifications: APICS
Technical Skills: GMP, SAP S4 HANA
Industry Experience: Pharma, Med. Device, Food
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage
Company provided basic life
Accidental death & dismemberment
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Student loan assistance
A generous 401(k) match
Flexible time off
Paid holidays
Paid leave programs
Other company provided benefits
Company
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Companies (U.S.)
There are two Otsuka pharmaceutical industry companies in the U.S.: Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
1001-5000 employees
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