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For more than 75 years, Grifols has worked to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are a global healthcare company that produces essential plasma-derived medicines for patients and provides hospitals and healthcare professionals with the tools, information and services they need to deliver expert medical care.Headquartered in Barcelona, Spain, Grifols has over 20.000 employees in 30 countries. Grifols’ three main divisions - Bioscience, Diagnostic and Hospital - develop, manufacture and market innovative products and services available in more than 100 countries.A leader in transfusion medicine, the Diagnostic Division is a global business focused on providing innovative solutions to help ensure the safety of the blood and plasma supply, detect human diseases and monitor therapies. The division advances patient care with diagnostic solutions to improve disease detection and management, and simplify laboratory operations.SummaryThis position is a key role leading a team that directly impacts key success factors for the North American Diagnostic business, balancing high service levels to external/internal customers and financial risk management. Facilitates Supply Chain Planning/Buying activities, leads the North American S&OP processes, and serves as the supply chain subject matter expert for guiding solutions to business problems and initiatives. The position drives decision-making related to Reagents, Parts, Instrument planning and inventory purchases.Primary Responsibilities for Role
Leads Americas planning function for Diagnostic business
Manages portfolio planning responsibilities for all Grifols Diagnostics products, including instruments, reagents and spares
Manages the directs activities, output and career development for 2-3 supply chain professionals
Metrics driven - establishes and improves processes designed to enhance supply chain performance
Demonstrates solid ownership of complex business issues, develops recommendations, gains functional alignment, and makes recommendations
Leads monthly Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP)
Leads S&OP processes and meetings with key cross-functional interactions (Commercial, Marketing, Finance, Sales, Technical Service) and facilitates senior management alignment with key forecast decisions
Completes forecasts each month based on regional S&OP inputs driving purchase requirements
Collaborates with commercial teams for accurate monthly forecast processes and ensures products are available to support established Customer Service levels
Manages relationships with key suppliers and business stakeholders
Manages relationships with key external third parties that includes reviewing key performance indicators and continuous improvement opportunities
Leads external supplier meetings to ensure demand and requirements can be met by the suppliers manufacturing capacities and drives clear communication to resolve issues to minimize impact to GDS customers and financials.
Provides technical and organizational expertise to drive strong business results
Demonstrates subject matter expertise and represents SCM on key development and new product launch projects
Functions as supply chain lead on complex projects and provides key subject matter expertise and drives decision-making that optimizes supply chain processes
Provides detailed analysis with risk assessment and implications to senior management and/or cross-functional teams to drive optimal decision-making
Manages inventory management accuracy and stocking levels to meet business growth and continuity requirements
Partners with Cost Accounting to understand inventory scrap risk, ensures scrap reserves are booked correctly, and identifies opportunities to anticipate and proactively reduce scrap risk.
Energetic member of Americas supply chain management leadership team
Energetic member of supply chain management leadership team: Able to work on initiatives that support Americas, as well as global improvements
Provide support/guidance to regional and global Supply Chain teams to execute planning improvement projects
Key Candidate Attributes
Operates independently and comfortable with some level of ambiguity: has ability to anticipate and engage in tasks that are not clearly defined, comfortable self-starting and operating in environments of moderate ambiguity
Demonstrates strong ownership for business success, measured both in defined metrics and in level of credibility/confidence in the supply chain function
Constantly looking to improve functional performance: Identifies key improvement initiatives and develops implementation plans designed to perform supply chain activities efficiently and with high quality output
Continuously looking to develop themselves: proven track record of building skills and responsibilities, looking for ways to contribute outside of his/her immediate functional scope
Business minded and metrics-driven: understands larger picture of business success, then uses data and analytics to evaluate performance and opportunities
Organized and self-confident communicator: Able to prepare thoughts and use appropriate methods to help influence others. Comfortable presenting and influencing senior/executive-level management
This job description is intended to present the general content and requirements for the performance of this job. The description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Managers and supervisors may assign other duties as needed.
Additional ResponsibilitiesDirect management, growth and development of functional employees. Other responsibilities may be assigned per Head of North Americas Supply Chain as necessary.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
APICS certification desirable
Extensive experience in planning and inventory management
Extensive functional knowledge of SAP
Strong familiarity with cGMP and ISO requirements
Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
Results-driven, detail-oriented, organized
Demonstrated leadership capabilities
Continuous Improvement methodology
Excellent project management skills
Demonstrated project execution skills
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and apply results to resolve business issues
Ability to influence others and come to decision
Ability to handle multiple projects concurrently
Fully knowledgeable of supply chain principles and practices
Extensive functional knowledge of SAP
Advanced in Excel
Proficient in MS Word, Powerpoint, and MS Project
EducationBachelor’s Degree in relevant field, Advanced degree in business or Supply Chain Management desirableExperience10 years of experience in manufacturing, distribution, and global planning/supply chain field.Occupational DemandsUp to 10% travel as required to fulfill dutiesEEO Minorities/Females/Disability/VeteransGrifols is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition or characteristics, disability or veteran's status or any other classification protected by applicable State/Federal laws.Learn more about Grifols Req ID: 116870Type: Regular Full-TimeJob Category: Logistics / Supply Chain
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