Roche

pharmaceutical

SupplyChainExcellenceLead

basel, basel-city, switzerland FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Supply Chain Excellence Lead at Roche. Skills: Supply Chain Excellence, Continuous Improvement, Operational Efficiency. Spearhead continuous improvement initiatives. Drive operational efficiency across supply chain”

Industry & Context.

pharmaceutical
Problems you'll solve

Identifying operational challenges; Deploying sustainable, high-impact improvements; Identifying and prioritizing improvement opportunities; Utilizing end-to-end system thinking to capture, integrate, and analyze data for process and performance optimization; Continuously assessing and interpreting internal and external variables impacting supply chain performance; Identifying and deploying appropriate systems and technologies to achieve goals; Proactively managing risks; Anticipating, mitigating, and monitoring supply chain risks

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

MBA, M. Sc., or Bachelor's degree in supply chain or a related field, Certifications such as APICS and Lean Six Sigma (Black belt) as a strict requirement, Over 10 years of professional experience in an End-to-End Supply Chain function within the pharmaceutical industry, A solid track record of achieving measurable results through continuous improvement and OE/LEAN/SIX SIGMA methodologies, Excellent English communication skills

What You'll Do.

Spearhead continuous improvement initiatives

Drive operational efficiency across supply chain

Foster a culture of continuous improvement

Orchestrate operational excellence capability building

Identify and prioritize improvement opportunities

Lead business performance initiatives

Embed improvements into supply chain processes

Develop and implement supply chain KPIs

Measure and control performance

Define clear accountability

Utilize end-to-end system thinking

Assess and interpret internal and external variables

Identify and deploy appropriate systems

Develop and implement business rules

Ensure consistent operational performance

Proactively manage risks

Define and sustain resiliency measures

Maintain high service levels

Anticipate supply chain risks

Mitigate supply chain risks

Monitor supply chain risks

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Balancing competing functional priorities across various stakeholders; Navigating cross-cultural matrix environments; Negotiating and influencing outcomes; Excelling in both face-to-face and virtual interactions; Establishing collaborative relationships; Addressing and resolving conflicts by fostering openness and trust; Ensuring effective cross-functional teamwork

Communication Scope

Excellent English communication skills

Process & Methodology

Leading business performance initiatives using the DMAIC framework

Full Job Description

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters. ### ### The Position The Global Supply Chain and Product Strategy Organization (PTS) seamlessly connects markets to the global manufacturing network by managing inventory, supply, and replenishment planning. We orchestrate the value streams between sites and affiliates by balancing demand and supply, and ensure right-first-time order fulfillment and delivery of medicines across the global network. In addition, we are also accountable for product strategies, leading in the design of products and supply chains in line with go-to-market strategies and ensuring the health of our products. We are an agile organization with clear accountabilities and a purpose-driven culture that is built on trust and collaboration, where people are inspired to co-create solutions and develop the capabilities required to deliver our mission. The Supply Chain Insights and Performance organization within PTS is established to drive enterprise-wide orchestration, benchmark best practices, and accelerate performance optimization across our end-to-end value streams. Operating as a core pillar within this department, the Supply Chain Excellence team focuses on embedding a permanent culture of continuous improvement, data-driven decision-making, and organizational capability building. ### ### The Opportunity As a Supply Chain Excellence Lead, you will report directly to the Head of Supply Chain Excellence. In this role, you will act as a key change agent, identifying operational challenges and deploying sustainable, high-impact improvements ac

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