Roche
pharmaceutical
SupplyChainExcellenceLead
“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.
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
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