AMET IBP Lead

KEY RESULTS/ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Drive forecasting excellence through implementation of 5 steps Integrated Business planning.
• Ensure adherence to practices and processes, consolidate results, and review performance.
• Work closely with Finance and Commercial community to ensure one set of data for demand, forecast in term of volume and value.
• Drive pre-S&OP process for related categories with markets to review sales performance and projected sales to deliver qualitative forecast, have good understanding of risks and impact versus budget or company targets.
• Be responsible for end of end key metrics: services, forecast accuracy and inventory (including obsolescence) for related categories by Implementing best practice across the region to attain the targeted KPT’s eg: MAPE%, Inventory levels and service levels.
• Implement and run the monthly Zone MBR monthly.
• Proactively manage risk & Opportunity on product supply with proper communication to key business partners and manage arbitration with key stakeholders (regulatory, finance, commercial, GM…)
• Prepare the monthly KPI Performance pack for country and regional review.
• Manage the sample and artwork changes for CHC AMET

The successful candidate must have:

• Proven and track history of strong leadership skills to engage and grow remote teams toward a culture of high performance and collaboration.
• Articulate and possess excellent collaboration and communication skills to cascade and motivate and interact at senior management team level.
• Proven influencing and negotiation skills to influence and drive changes in a regional / global environment.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills, including the proven ability to adapt to a dynamic project environment and manage multiple projects.
• A high level of autonomy, very driven self-starter.
• Highly organized process driven focused on delivering results.
• The position is both tactical and operational and requires somebody with strong experience or exposure in Supply chain, particularly the S&OP process, change management and financial skills will be advantageous.
• In depth knowledge of key supply chain processes (forecasting, customer care, distribution, cost, compliance) & current best practice

Compliance:

• Ensure all supply contracts comply with relevant Acts, legal demand and ethical standards.
• Regularly update S&OP and internal procedures to ensure adherence across the organization.

Health, Safety and Environment:

• Identify and correct unsafe conditions or behaviors and immediately notify any serious incidents.
• Promote / role model healthy and safe workplace environment and policy in distribution centers, warehouses, distributors, office.

JOB-HOLDER REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications:

• Degree in engineering, logistics or business administration
• APICS CPIM Certification or PMP Certification will be an added advantage.

Experience & knowledge:

• Minimum 5 years in supply chain planning
• Pharmaceutical or FMCG industry experience – a plus
• PC literate and proficient in demand management systems and planning processes
• Analytics skills required (Qlicksense, Excel, Power BI, SAP, iSHIFT)

Languages:

• Fluent in English
• French proficiency is a plus.

Skills:

• Decision making skills.
• Well, organized with excellent planning abilities and analytical skills.
• Take Accountability and self-motivated.
• Able to manage Crisis with complex environment.
• Flexibility and ability to work under stress.
• Customer Mindset
• Able to lead cross functional teams.

At Sanofi diversity and inclusion is foundational to how we operate and embedded in our Core Values. We recognize to truly tap into the richness diversity brings we must lead with inclusion and have a workplace where those differences can thrive and be leveraged to empower the lives of our colleagues, patients and customers. We respect and celebrate the diversity of our people, their backgrounds and experiences and provide equal opportunity for all.