Supply Chain Business Partner

Position: Supply Chain Business Partner

• Reporting to: PH CHC Supply Chain Head

• Grade: L2

Opella, the Consumer Healthcare business unit of Sanofi, is the purest and third-largest player globally in the Over-The-Counter (OTC) & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market.  

We have an unshakable belief in the power of self-care and the role it can play in creating a healthier society and a healthier planet.

That’s why we want to make self-care as simple as it should be by being consumer-led always, with science at our core. 

Through our unique and balanced portfolio of more than 100 loved brands, including 15 global and local high-growth challengers such as Allegra, Dulcolax and Buscopan, we deliver our mission: helping more than half a billion consumers worldwide take their health in their hands.  

This mission is brought to life by an 11,000-strong team, 13 best-in-class manufacturing sites, and 4 specialized science and innovation development centers. 

We are also proud to be the first major fast-moving consumer healthcare company to achieve B Corp certification. 

Join us on our mission. Health. In your hands.

JOB PURPOSE

The role of the supply chain business partner is to:

Be responsible for end-to-end supply chain processes in the market and being the main touch point for other functions across Opella PH

• Deliver the best in class customer service with optimized cost , including yet not limited to:

• Ensuring successful product launches and tenders

• Leading IBP cycle, providing real time support and analysis, actively contributing to key business meetings with commercial teams, adding value in decision making as well as promoting best practices

• External focus and able to connect supply chain objectives to business objectives and drive projects to improve business results, maximize topline and bottom line performance of the P&L

• Go beyond the standard service delivery, give business insights that are valuable for decision making, and ultimately, boost performance of the whole organization

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

The incumbent will report directly to PH Supply Chain Head

KEY TASKS/ACCOUNTABILITIES

Supply Chain

• Lead IBP with best-in-class standards

• Continuously improve forecasting process towards one number - Budget and T1/T2 to be integral part of IBP

• Drive forecast excellence and business intelligence both short and long term, providing inputs on trend analyses and defining forecasting models in collaboration with the respective Brand and Commercial teams/business units

• Interface with Opella Logistic teams, Distribution platforms and Regional Supply Chain organizations for demand planning and product delivery follow-up

• Proactively manage risk on product supply with proper communication to key business partners and manage arbitration with key stakeholders (medical, regulatory, finance, commercial, GM)

Distribution Management

• Lead S&OP Processes with the distributor

• Be involved and lead project to enhance distributor capabilities

Compliance

• Ensure all supply contracts comply with relevant Acts, legal demand and ethical standards.

• Ensure all business and promotional activities comply with relevant codes, legal demands and ethical standards, including external and sanofi internal Code of Conduct in collaboration with key stakeholders in Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Legal and Compliance.

• Regularly update SOPs and internal procedures to ensure adherence across the organization.

Health, Safety and Environment

• Identify and correct unsafe conditions or behaviors and immediately notify the Manager of any serious incidents; complete an incident / Injury Report and forward to Human Resources within 48 hours where necessary.

CONTACT WITH OTHERS

• Internal - Country head and cross-functional team members (regulatory, medical, BUs Head, Finance, Controlling, Internal Control, Commercial, IS…) Regional SC team, IA plants, IA Export DC, Global SC team, Internal audit.

• External - Local distributors / Third party Suppliers, Co-manufacturers

JOB KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ATTITUDES

Essential

• 5+ years of relevant experience in pharma sector or FMCG of increasing responsibilities in supply chain management/operations experience, including experience in demand planning, distribution and warehouse management, logistics and transportation, purchasing and customs compliance

• Strong leadership skills, leading teams toward a culture of collaboration and excellence of performance through Engagement

• Being innovative, impactful, influential and passionate to drive for results

• Proven proactive communication skills

• In depth knowledge of key supply chain/logistics processes & current best practices

• Ability to manage cost performance, supply/demand forecasting across a variety of product lines from multiple sources

• Excellent analytical and organizational skills, including the proven ability to adapt to a dynamic project environment and manage multiple projects (over time)

• Knowledge of MRPII concepts and systems, exposure to SAP & experience in supply chain planning tools such as Demand Solutions, Manugistics will be an advantage

• Ability to travel occasionally

Desirable skills, experience and qualifications

• Possess a global perspective with the ability to understand and work effectively in a culturally diverse and large organization

• Background in pharmaceutical industry would be an advantage

• Proficient in MS software including Word, Excel and PowerPoint

• University degree, preferably majoring in Engineering, Business or Logistics Management