Head of Supply Chain META Cluster

Major AccountabilitiesResponsible for timely supply and distribution of the products, and achieving the optimum balance between customer satisfaction, cost, cash flow and flexibility through modern & efficient E2E SCM processesCustomer Centricity: Execute the best-in-class service through interactions with customers to ensure customers’ business needs are fulfilled and sales targets are met in partnership with the commercial organizationLicense to operate & Sustainability: Ensure norms and laws are compliantly adhered to in the E2E supply chain processes. Engage team on safe behaviors, compliant trade/logistics operations and on achieving safety targetsCash flow focus: Optimize cluster inventory minimizing slow movers/write offs and balancing flexibility and capital efficiency according to targets set. Drive the local distribution strategy and W&D cost optimization within the clusterIntegrated planning, execution and decision making: Engage, collaborate and improve cross S&OP processes, while translating sales forecast into an integrated commercial-financial supply planE2E SCM performance & excellence: Own the end-to-end cluster SC operations vision and roadmap. Enable enterprise priorities and required investments to drive the cluster roadmap, including SC improvement initiatives and projects, digitalizationAligns business priorities with commercial and ensures alignment with SIR SCM functions.Inspire and coach a high-performance cluster SC team to pursue a best-in-class E2E Supply Chain organization and drive a continuous improvement “Sandoz Way” cultureKey performance indicatorsForecast Accuracy and BiasCustomer Service Level, Stock-outsInventory targetsSC CostsWrite offsWhat You’ll Bring To The RoleUniversity degree, preferably with focus on SCM or Logistics, MBA is a plus; alternatively equivalent experience12+ years of experience with Strong expertise in Supply Chain, Customer Service and Logistics processes.Geographic experience in Egypt, Middle East, Africa, Turkey or similar market Archetypes.Leadership role experience is requiredKey competencies: Collaborates, Customer Focus, drives results, Strategic Mindset, manages complexity/ambiguity, Builds Effective TeamsOutstanding communication, organization and coaching skillsStrong influencing skills (leading without authority)Product Life Cycle ManagementInventory ManagementBest practice sharingGood track record in talent developmentFluency in local language of country LT & English requiredWhy Sandoz?Sandoz is the global leader in Biosimilar and Generic medicines, a segment of the healthcare industry that delivers 80% of the world’s medicines at 30% of the cost, touching the lives of more than 1 billion people across 100+ countries! While we are proud of our achievements, we have an ambition to do more so that everyone can achieve the basic human right of good health.With investments in new development capabilities, production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help even more people gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines, sustainably.Our momentum is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for applying their skills, experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful careers, where diversity of thought is welcomed and where personal growth is supported!Join us, help us make healthcare fairer and faster.Commitment To Diversity & InclusionWe are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.#Sandoz