Associate Director of Supply ChainNemera

With sales of €500m and 2,800 employees worldwide, Nemera is one of the leading global manufacturers of complex drug delivery systems for the pharmaceutical industry, offering to patients a broad product portfolio which includes inhalation devices, injection devices, nasal and dermal pumps and ophthalmic delivery devices. Nemera has built very long lasting, strong relationships with the leading global pharmaceutical companies globally by providing high quality development, industrialization and manufacturing services. Nemera develops and manufactures its own IP product platforms but also offers also fully custom developments and contract manufacturing.

Nemera’s manufacturing sites are located in the US, France, Germany, Brazil and Poland. The headquarters and Innovation Center for early device design and development are located in France (Lyon).

We have big ambitions at Nemera! We are growing our franchises and strengthening our capabilities.

Position Purpose:

In alignment with the company strategy defined by the Sr. Plant Director, the Associate Director of Supply Chain leads Logistics, Planning and Customer Service to ensure high performance internal and external supply chain flows. The role drives continuous improvement while meeting customer requirements related to service, delivery, cost, quality, safety, and environmental standards. The Associate Director of Supply Chain also supports the Operations Director by acting as a customer-facing representative when required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Determine short term and long term monthly sales forecasts for the site.
• Implement action plans to achieve the objectives set by the Sr. Plant Director and implement them within the department.
• Decide on the organization of the Customer Service Department to ensure customer satisfaction (OTIF).
• Implement procurement plans in line with inventory reduction targets.
• Set up the Organization needed to support operations.
• Define the annual budget for the Department.
• Ensure logistical relations with customers.

• Manage team (~80 people: Planning / Customer Service /Warehouse and Logistics) in compliance with HR policy (annual performance review, identification of training needs, vacation management, etc.).

• Define and manage the department's operating budget and direct material budget.
• Define and monitor purchasing savings indicators.
• Monitor and participate in developments in the profession and pass on their know-how.
• Management / Finance:
  • Analyze inventories and optimize stock policy / coverage.
  • Validate operating purchase requisitions for the department after request by the logistic leader.
• Monitor Lean indicators.
• Know, apply and enforce the rules defined as part of continuous improvement (5S, TPM, SMED, VSM, ...)
• Ensure that our suppliers comply with environmental specifications.
• Know, apply, and enforce the Company's safety policy.
• Conduct human resources management processes for his / her team (goal setting, performance evaluation, salary review, skills development plan, engagement survey...).

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in supervision and leadership in an identical environment
• Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics or similar
• Has already worked in an industry with high quality requirements.
• Has successful experience in an identical position in a demanding industrial environment in terms of responsiveness.
• Has successful team management experience.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Fluent in English.
• Good knowledge of SAP and its modules (SD, MM, PP, WM)
• Know the tools of budget management and activity management.
• Demonstrate rigor and organization.
• Mastery of office automation tools (Pack office).
• Nemera leadership skills:
  • Recognize individual and collective efforts
  • Foster open dialogue
  • Delegate actions and decisions
  • Work cooperatively
  • Promote standard processes, roles and responsibilities
  • Deal constructively with complex problems
  • Execute the strategy
  • Prioritize activities and resources
  • Grant individuals’ development goals

 ADDITIONAL NOTES

This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee and may be revised at any time by the Company.