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Assoc Dir Supply Chain


Date: Nov 22, 2024
Location: Goa, India, 403722
Company: Teva Pharmaceuticals
Job Id: 59324
Who we are
Together, we're on a mission to make good health more affordable and accessible, to help millions around the world enjoy healthier lives. It's a mission that bonds our people across nearly 60 countries and a rich, diverse variety of nationalities and backgrounds. Working here means working with the world's leading manufacturer of generic medicines, and the proud producer of many of the products on the World Health Organization's Essential Medicines List. Today, at least 200 million people around the world take one of our medicines every single day. An amazing number, but we're always looking for new ways to continue making a difference, and new people to make a difference with. The opportunity

The Supply and Manufacturing Planning Lead coordinates and optimises supply chain and manufacturing planning activities to ensure efficient production, timely delivery, and alignment with business objectives. This role bridges the gap between demand forecasting, production scheduling, and inventory management.
How you'll spend your day
• Demand Forecasting and Analysis:


• Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts for pharmaceutical products, incorporating historical data, market trends, product life cycles, and sales inputs.
• Collaborate with teams to integrate changes, new product launches, and regulatory approvals into demand forecasts.




• Supply Planning


• Translate demand forecasts into actionable supply plans that optimize manufacturing, procurement, and Dispatch plan.
• To follow monthly planning cycle timetable

• Monthly MPS and site consensus meeting


• Lead the planning process to ensure alignment between supply and demand across all functional areas of the organization.

• Material Planning and Procurement


• Develop and execute material requirement plans (MRP) to ensure timely availability of raw materials, packaging, and other inputs.
• Coordinate with procurement teams to manage supplier relationships and ensure on-time delivery of materials.

• Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management:


• Ensure that all supply and demand planning processes comply with regulatory requirements from authorities such as the FDA, EMA
• Collaborate with regulatory affairs teams to manage supply chain impacts from product recalls, regulatory changes, or new market authorizations.

• Production Planning Coordination and improvement


• Work closely with the production team to align manufacturing schedules with demand forecasts and regulatory constraints.
• Ensure production capacity is utilized efficiently, balancing long lead times and production bottlenecks to meet demand targets.

• Data Analysis and Reporting:


• Analyze key supply chain performance metrics such as forecast accuracy, on-time full delivery, and service levels.
• Prepare and present regular reports on demand and supply planning performance, identifying trends and recommending corrective actions as necessary.
Your experience and qualifications
• Experience


• 15-18 years of experience in end-to-end supply chain planning, preferably in the pharmaceutical or manufacturing industry.
• Expertise in demand forecasting, production scheduling, and material planning.
• Proven track record of using ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP ENT, Oracle, Kinaxis).

• Education:


• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Pharma, Supply Chain Management or a related field.
• Preferred Advanced degree MBA in Supply Chain, Operation or Equivalent certifications.
Teva's Equal Employment Opportunity Commitment
Teva Pharmaceuticals is committed to equal opportunity in employment. It is Teva's global policy that equal employment opportunity be provided without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, veteran status, national or ethnic origin or any other legally recognized status entitled to protection under applicable laws. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to support you throughout the recruitment and selection process. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.
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