This is a hybrid position requiring the team member to be onsite a minimum of 3 days per week. No relocation is provided for this opportunity.

Job Summary

This role has the end-to-end global supply accountability for the assigned value stream. This role is responsible for leading and managing supply chain manager/professionals and site level supply chain, ensuring excellent customer service and supply chain operations performance. The role is a point of contact for supply planning leadership and is accountable for the end-to-end supply of a value stream. This role is responsible for the deployment of the strategy, management of the long/short-term capacity planning and participation in the annual budgeting process.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the end-to-end global product supply execution for the value stream; orchestrating the plan, source, make, deliver to ensure product supply and customer service.
• Manage and develop global network planners, plant supply chain leaders and plant supply chain professionals.
• Responsible for ensuring long-/short-term capacity analysis, the execution of the network optimization plan and end to end inventory management.
• Provides comprehensive information, analytics and visibility of the value stream supply status.
• Develops long term network master plans for all manufacturing sites in the value stream with a focus on long term strategic capacity planning.
• Drives and oversees supply chain performance and continuous improvement initiatives within the planning and materials functions. Drives performance on target service levels and other supply chain KPI's.
• Partners with Customer Success and Commercial for the short-term supply to customers.
• Implements objectives aligned with business strategies, builds and manages a high performing team that can scale and support future growth.
• Implements appropriate processes and structures to deliver commitments; identify and communicate risks across the supply chain.
• Ensure the budget and strategic plan for respective value stream
• Implements process and systems to support optimized supply planning, escalation, and risk mitigation.
• Key leader and contributor in the value stream; escalating risks and supply constraints, providing scenarios, proposing alternate solutions and comprehensive analytics to drive consensus and rapid decision making.
• Is accountable for the Global Supply Review process incorporating constraints to the network plan and any deviations to budget or the previous plan.
• Active leader in prioritization or allocations; providing single source communication for the value stream.
• Supports the development of the right functional structure for the value stream and staffing plan to achieve objectives of cost, service, and growth.
• Develops strong relationships with adjacent cross functional clients.
• Ensures compliance with Global Supply policies and procedures.
• Drives adherence to using the ERP system and Power BI.
• Other duties as assigned. #LI-AP1 #LI-HYBRID

Education

• Bachelor's Degree Science or technical field; supply chain management required
• Master's Degree MBA or advanced degree or certification in Supply Chain Management (APICS or CSCP certification) strongly preferred

Work Experience

• 10+ years of supply chain management and planning experience for a global Biotech, Pharmaceutical, Medical Devices or Consumer Product Company using world class supply chain planning required
• Execution process experience with at least 3 years as a manager required
• Experience with organization change management in a globally diverse, rapidly changing environment preferred

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated leadership capabilities building highly effective teams with a global mindset.
• Strong leadership and ability to influence. Ability to anticipate and lead through ambiguity.
• Ability to work in a matrix environment and build strong relationships by being transparent, reliable and delivering on commitments. Able to creatively leverage resources to ensure supply.
• Ability to provide innovative ideas or alternatives to optimize the supply chain network that create value. Think broadly with sound business acumen.
• Strong understanding of global supply planning principles (financial and material flows, linkages, lead times, systems, strategic planning, budgeting) and experience using ERP systems.
• Has a continuous improvement mindset, strong strategic and analytical thinking, leverages data for problem solving and rapid decision making.
• Skilled in achieving results and managing others to achieve corporate, site, and departmental objectives
• Excellent communication skills, strong overall presentation and influencing skills, assertiveness and ability to interact and gain support of senior management
• Ability to create and foster a team-based environment to create and maintain cooperative relationships across the organization.
• Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description
• Support and contribute in Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target
• Able to comply with the company's safety policy at all times
• Able to comply with the company's quality policy at all times.
• Fluent in English.

License and Certifications

• Manufacturing\APCIS-Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) or CSCP upon hire preferred

Travel Requirements

20%: Up to 52 business days per year

Physical Requirements

Sedentary-Exerting up to 10lbs/4kgs of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.

Additional Requirements

• Make independent and sound judgments.
• Multitask, work under time constraints, problem solve, and prioritize.
• Maintain confidentiality and resolve conflicts.
• Use written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to partner with international colleagues.
• Read and interpret data, information and documents to analyze and solve problems.
• Learn and apply new information and new skills.
• Ensures a culture of performance, collaboration, customer service and accountability where individuals are valued, recognized, developed and aligned to our company mission and supply chain strategy.
• Ability to effectively operate in a complex and dynamic environment, provide clear direction and instruction to direct reports, and continuously looking internally and externally for best practices and areas for improvement.
• Ability to lead via influence.

What We Offer

Community Involvement: West encourages volunteerism through its West without Borders initiative and other charitable programs that make a difference in local communities.
Continuous Learning & Development: Opportunities for professional growth through training programs, tuition assistance, leadership development, and skill-certification initiatives.
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO):Flexible vacation, personal, and holiday leave ensures employees can maintain a healthy work-life balance and recharge effectively.
Global Career Opportunities: With facilities across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, employees have opportunities for international exposure and cross-functional collaboration.
Inclusive & Collaborative Culture: A global workforce that values diversity, equity, and inclusion-where all voices are heard and respected in a supportive environment.
Recognition & Rewards:Performance-based bonuses, service recognition, and employee appreciation initiatives celebrate dedication and impact.
This is a hybrid position requiring the team member to be onsite a minimum of 3 days per week