Supply Chain Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure product availability through optimized (costs, quality, deadlines and quantity) production planning and control, materials management, and work process organization in the framework of the stipulated guidelines (GMP, SOP, SOX etc).
• Ensure the adequate system functionality across all Supply Chain Technologies (e.g. SAP, RR/Kinaxis) between CA CPO, Novartis’ sites and External Supply Sites (ESO) for the correct supply planning execution.
• Active leadership in local S&BP process for Novartis Innovative Medicines.
• Improve the supply planning process through KPI monitoring, consistency, accuracy and synchronization as needed initiate corrective actions and training.
• Lead/coordinate overall preparation of specific supply issues for resolution and communication within Local, Regional and Global levels.
• Responsible for local 3rd Party repacking supplier operations for Safety labels and launches.
• Responsible for leading all new product launches in our local market and oversight for all Life cycle Management events
• Lead GMP, customs, trade, and compliance (CTC) for the inbound transportation of all products and materials.

Essential Requirements:

• University degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or Sciences Master’s
• degree and Professional designation or accreditation (i.e.: CSCP, CPIM, PMP….).
• Experience in Project planning
• Strong knowledge of M365 package and data analytics tools such as Kinaxis Rapid Response, Power BI, Sap Business Objects, Tableau, etc.
• Excellent communication skills required, ability to adapt to needs of various levels of management Initiative, self-motivation, and superior organizational and time management skills
• Flexible and comfortable in a dynamic and changing environment.

Desirable Requirements:

• Intermediate Bilingualism – oral and written: English and French
• Financial background an asset

Skills:

• Data Analytics and Digital
• Integrated Business Planning (IBP)
• Inventory Management
• Leadership
• Logistics and Transportation Management
• Master Data
• Operational Excellence
• Project Management
• Resilience and Risk Management
• SAP ERP
• Stakeholder Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Supply Chain Planning

At Novartis Canada, we are determined to be a valued partner and advocate, with a deep understanding of patient needs along the entire care journey – from drug development, to diagnosis, to access and beyond. Part of the way we are doing this is by leveraging data, technology, and partnerships.

Research & Development: we focus on four core therapeutic areas: Cardiovascular, Renal & Metabolic, Immunology, Neuroscience and Oncology. We also develop and deliver treatments through other promoted and established brands, which today are helping millions of patients. Over the last three years, our average annual research and development investment in Canada was over $30 million, and we conduct clinical trial research in every region throughout Canada.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: Novartis is committed to building outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse team’s representatives of the patients and communities we serve.