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Supply Chain Project Lead

Supply Chain Project Lead

SeptodontCambridge, Canada
30+ days ago
Salary
CAD50000 yearly
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description

Job Summary

The Supply Chain Project Lead is accountable to the Supply Chain Director at Novocol Cambridge. The scope of this position includes representing supply chain as the subject matter expert for internal projects particularly those pertaining to the rapidly growing CDMO business, major IT implementations, and initiatives designed to drive Supply Chain data literacy and analysis. The Supply Chain Project Lead will enable supply chain responsiveness and optimization and act as an advocate and enabler for supply chain resourcing, efficiency and larger enterprise objectives. The position will enable superior analytics development and implementation, to drive inputs to supply chain optimization efforts. The role will be responsible to maintain the departmental dashboard, gain insights from the data, perform gap analyses, deep dive chronic issues, propose solutions, and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

  • Act as the Supply Chain representative and voice at a variety of cross functional meetings, engage Supply Chain team members in decision making as required.
  • Support the planning and execution of the overall supply chain strategy.
  • Develop business relevant metrics, reporting, and analytics strategies to contribute to recommendations on supply planning optimization.
  • Prepare models to support the annual budgeting process, aid in new process design, or improve upon existing models and tools.
  • Proactively identify key risks to future supply chain needs and propose and drive the necessary changes to address them.
  • Develop and drive operational excellence / continuous improvement.
  • Create compelling, data driven presentations to showcase identified opportunities and gain alignment from senior level management on a path forward.
  • Maintain the departmental dashboard, gain insights from the data, perform gap analyses, deep dive chronic issues, propose solutions, and drive continuous improvement.
  • Remain current with changes and advancements in data, analytics, and continuous improvement methodologies as they pertain to Novocol Supply Chain and recommend their introduction where appropriate.
  • Take ownership of complex and / or unconventional queries from the business and provide policy interpretations, technical advice and recommendations as assigned or as appropriate.
  • Comply with all GMPs, SOPs and company policies.
  • Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Education

  • University degree in a related field, including commerce, business administration, supply chain or engineering.
  • Experience

  • Minimum 5 years of direct work experience in procurement and supply chain management roles in a manufacturing environment.
  • Minimum 2 years' experience leading supply chain or continuous improvement projects or initiatives.
  • Experience in a Pharmaceutical, Beverage, Consumer Product or Food Packaging Environment is considered an asset.
  • Demonstrated success in improving organizational performance through data management leadership, advanced analytics implementation, business intelligence and / or business insights technology.
  • Experience supporting internal manufacturing operations.
  • Direct working knowledge of operations, negotiations, inventory control, and sales & operations planning.
  • APICS certification preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of ERP systems.
  • Advanced MS Excel skills as well as experience with other Microsoft Office products including PowerPoint and Power BI.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication and presentation skills.
  • Resiliency and the ability to adapt in a rapidly changing environment.
  • Excellent analytical, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong customer service orientation.
  • What we offer

  • Excellent compensation / benefits package.
  • Bonus and reward programs
  • Discounted gym memberships
  • Programs supporting work life balance.
  • Employee recognition program
  • Professional and personal development programs
  • Social events and spirit days

    We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and thank all applicants in advance; however, we will be corresponding only with those selected for an interview.

    In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, we are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier free recruitment and selection process.

    Recruitment Fraud – please be aware of recruitment fraud. Novocol Pharmaceutical of Canada Inc. will never ask for banking information, money or any personal information up front. We will only respond to official applications submitted through our careers site. In addition, we will only use official corporate e-mail addresses (septodont.com or novocolpharma.com) to communicate with applicants. Should you be contacted without submitting an application, please delete the message and advise your e-mail provider.

    Internal Job Posting Grade 10. The due date for internal applicants to apply for this role is March 26th, 2024.

    Contract type

    Permanent

    Candidate criteria

    Minimum level of education required

    3- Bachelor

    Minimum level of experience required

    2-5 years

    Position location