VP Supply Chain (JH12455) - Northeast

VP Supply Chain (JH12455) - Northeast

HUNT EXECUTIVE SEARCH ANNOUNCEMENT

 
Our client is a well respected multi-national Life Sciences / Pharmaceutical company that has been ranked: Fortune Top 25 "Global Companies for Leaders", Fortune "World's Most Admired Companies" and Fast Company's "Most Innovative Companies".
Title:         VP Supply Chain (JH12455)
Reports to:      SVP, Global Manufacturing & Supply                                           
Location:          New Jersey
 
Position Overview
 
The VP Supply Chain-Americas will beaccountable for all Supply Chain results (cost, cash, quality, service, compliance, etc.) in the Americas region that includes USA, Canada and Latin America. Will lead significant measurable contribution to the Global Manufacturing & Supply strategy implementation (long-term, continuous improvement).
 
Will manage Americas based country Manufacturing & Supply Heads as well as corporate regional functions including Customer Logistics, Demand Planning, 3rd Party Operations, Logistics/ Transportation, New Product Launch Leader, Finance and Human Resources.
 
Major Accountabilities and Responsibilities
 
  • Owns execution of standard Supply Chain capabilities & strategies in their region (S&OP process capability, Demand Management, Supply Planning, Inventory, etc.)
  • Owns Cost Savings for their region including multi-year plan
  • Owns Sourcing Strategy (design & cost requirements) for the Region in collaboration with Global Resources on multi-region supply chains.
  • Owns Supply execution of New Product Launches in their region. Links with Global Categories & Global Manufacturing & Supply resources on transition points for global initiatives to regional execution and owns post launch tracking.
  • Directly manages the Latam & Canada Country Manufacturing & Supply Heads
  • Interfaces with Global resources who manage Third Party Operations on supply requirements
  • Member of Global Manufacturing & Supply Lead Team and participates in or leads global action plans.
 
Key Performance Indicators
 
  • Region Gross Margin
  • Region Better & Cheaper cost savings
  • Productivity or OEE Improvement
  • Innovation Scorecard
  • S&OP Forecast Accuracy – Region
  • Inventory Reduction
 
Impact on the Organization
 
·         25% dedicated to Global Manufacturing & Supply strategy design and implementation, therefore impact on the Global Gross Margin, New Product Launches, cost, cash, quality, service, compliance, etc.
·         75% dedicated to Americas Region Manufacturing & Supply, therefore impact on the Regions Gross Margin, New Product Launches, cost, cash, quality, service, compliance, etc.
 
Experience & Key Competencies Required
 
§ Fifteen plus years Supply Chain & Manufacturing experience pharmaceuticals GMP environment
§ Plant Leadership experience
§ Multi-regional or multi-national experience
§ Bachelor Degree or higher
§ Leadership
§ Drive for Results
§ Business Acumen
§ Strategic Agility
§ Action Oriented
§ People and Talent Development
 
Critical Competencies for Success
 
§ Demonstrated ability to set clear Vision and aligns team around common objectives
§ Continued track record of success and promotions across supply/manufacturing verticals
§ Energizes the team
§ Exercises good judgment and drives change for competitive advantage
§ Inspires continuous improvement and breakthrough thinking
§ Accomplished, committed to and passionate about people and talent development.
 
If you or anyone you know are qualified and meet the requirements outlined in this announcement, please send your resume to research@huntsearch.com for consideration. Please Note: this is intended to provide a brief overview of the position described above and is being shared with numerous potentially qualified individuals and organization leaders within our network. We receive hundreds of referrals and inquiries daily from multiple sources.
 
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