Supply Chain, Specialist (Temporary 15 months)

Job Description Summary

Sandoz is going through an exciting and transformative period as a global leader and pioneering provider of sustainable Biosimilar and Generic medicines.

Now as an independently listed company, Sandoz aims to increase its strategic focus, operate with greater agility, set clearer business objectives, enhance shareholder returns, and strengthen its culture for us, the Sandoz associates. This is an exciting time in our history, and by creating a new and ambitious path, it will provide a unique opportunity for us all, both professionally and personally.

Join us as a Founder of our ‘new’ Sandoz!

Job Description

As a Supply Chain Specialist, you will have an essential role to ensure product availability while meeting changing market needs.

Your Key Responsibilities:

Your responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Ensure product availability: Plan product purchases (finished and bulk) from various suppliers (internal and third parties) based on the level of service targeted for the portfolio in line with the Global objectives. Do follow ups with the suppliers and execute the purchasing plan.
• Analyze and validate the potential shortage report, the BO report and expiry dates.
• Present the expected shortages or risk at the weekly Customer Protect meeting.
• Respond to market demands (BIR) for business opportunities and share opportunities or impacts on the supply.
• Participate in the Life cycle management team projects to operationalize various changes (manufacturing sites, API suppliers, equipment, etc.).
• Attend and help in the preparation of the business reviews (S&OP) with suppliers to present market realities and ensure Canada’s prioritization.

What you’ll bring to the role:

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor of Administration, supply chain profile or another related field.
• 4-6 years of experience in procurement including a minimum of 3 years as a buyer.
• Advanced Excel skills required.
• Master of the use of SAP.
• Fluency in oral and written French is mandatory. Due to the nature of our operations, oral and written fluency in English is required for regular communication with customers, partners, and/or colleagues, whether in Canada or internationally.
• Autonomy and excellent attention to detail.
• Results-oriented, be in solution mode and good ability to manage time.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Good team spirit.

Desirable Requirements:

• Knowledge APO, an asset.

You’ll receive:

• A minimum of three weeks’ vacation.
• Paid time off in addition to your annual vacation and statutory holidays.
• Time back between Christmas and New Year’s Day with full pay.
• Generous and flexible group insurance coverage through our private plan.
• Employee and family assistance.
• Hybrid work formula offered.
• Telemedicine services.
• Career enhancement and development, including learning, training and professional recognition opportunities.

Why Sandoz?

Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, touched the lives of almost 500 million patients last year and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more!

With investments in new development capabilities, state-of-the-art production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help more patients gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines, sustainably.

Our momentum and entrepreneurial spirit 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, flexible-hybrid careers, where diversity is welcomed and where personal growth is encouraged!

The future is ours to shape!

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

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Skills Desired

Bom (Bill Of Materials), Business Networking, Business Scenario Planning , Change Control, Efficiency, Erp Systems, Flexibility, General Hse Knowledge, Including Gdp, Inventory Management, Knowledge Of Gmp, Master Data, Material Requirements Planning (Mrp), Order Management, Product Distribution, Risk Management, Scheduler, Supply Chain, Supply-Chain Management, Supply Management, Supply Planning, Transportation, Warehouse Management

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