Elanco Hiring for Supply Chain Manufacturing Associate at Liverpool, England L Full Time

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Role overview

To ensure a Production Schedule is developed for assigned product(s) to meet customer requirements. The role is required to understand the planning and replenishment processes and associated IT systems, e.g. S4HANA, SAP R/3 and SAP/APO but is not limited to those.

• This role will be responsible for ensuring each Contract Manufacturer can meet the MPS and drive the resolution of any constraints which includes typically work centers, operators, laboratories, QC, warehouse and shipping. Close working relationships are required with SC Toll Manufacturing associates, Customer Service associates and Contract Manufacturers to manage complex supply chains.
• Prepare and lead multifunctional Joint Process Teams to build and develop relationships.
• Plan, order and reconcile CM Material.
• Have a high level of ownership for Inventory Management focusing on setting inventory targets and minimizing write-offs.
• Expected to manage and/or represent the JPT on key supply chain projects.

Position responsibilities

• Set up and maintain a 24 months Master Production Schedule for products supplied by assigned Contract Manufacturer(s) within a strict timetable. Discuss with JPT prior to the CM communication. Present the MPS at S&OP/R&OP meetings for approval ensuring any capacity constraints preventing the MPS from being achieved are highlighted appropriately. Attend and participate in Global and Hub S&OP/R&OP processes where applicable.
• Represent the EEM-EMEA hub and the CM Sites by attendance at regular alignment with Customer Service and develop improvement plans to meet valid customer requirements. Build strong external relationships with Customer Service. As appropriate participate in S&OPs and Business/profit plan meetings.
• Develop and improve relationships with CMs, by operating multifunctional JPTs. Present key data and work with partners to drive continuous improvement activities.
• Convert Purchase Requisitions to purchase orders for assigned range of products and reconciles Toll Manufacturing materials after manufacturing.
• Anticipate and drive resolution of capacity constraints. Ensure any major capacity issues are escalated appropriately.
• Run What If scenarios when required to ensure the Master Schedule is optimized from both a supply chain and manufacturing perspective. The role will be key in determining the most profitable way to produce products by assessing impacts of reduce lead-times, cycle times, alternative raw materials or equipment.
• Inventory Management:
• Inventory targets are generated and reviewed regularly.
• Conduct reconciliations and cycle counts (including resolution of discrepancies) are conducted within agreed schedules.
• Provisions, losses, variance and inventory reports are reviewed and appropriate actions taken.
• Destruction process implemented in a timely manner.
• Ownership for COORS performance for assigned products and drive improvements. Use metrics to influence Contract Manufacturers and ensure appropriate actions are raised and implemented. Continuously challenge MRP parameters. Play an active role in both EEM and Global Supply Chain initiatives. This will involve Implementation of Product line extensions (i.e. different pack sizes or labels to an item already supplied to the market). This involves coordination across the total value chain from affiliate, through regulatory, through packaging and manufacturing to ensure products meet required launch dates.
• Manage and/or participate in key supply chain projects. This will include Global, hub and team projects.
• Toll Manufacturing supplies: Ensures availability of defined materials to facilitate production, e.g. active ingredients and/or bulk material on time.
• Supervises and coordinates changes (artworks or new packaging components or others) and influences internal processes to ensure timely implementation.
• Actively involved in Make or Buy decisions (insourcing / outsourcing). Leveraging costs, capacity and service level.

Required skills, experience and education:

• Minimum: Bachelors Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Technical or business discipline.
• English fluent in speaking and writing.

Working Experience

• Previous experience in Production Planning or Supply Planning.
• Analytical experience in a large scale Supply Chain Industry.
• GMP environment experience desirable.
• Ability to balance various interests and competing objectives like functional drivers such as Finance, Quality, TS/MS.
• High focus on supply performance and Quality of work.
• Demonstrated ability to challenge and change status quo.
• Planning experience using SAP R/3 and preferably SAP APO is considered an asset.
• Strong communication skills.

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