Supply Chain Operational Excellence Lead

Job Purpose As part of the Corporate Supply Chain Team, with a privileged perspective on end-to-end Recordati global Supply Chain processes, projects and challenges, the SC Operational Excellence Lead plays a pivotal role by contributing concretely – analytically, methodologically, through governance facilitation – to all the initiatives linked to the ambitious Supply Chain improvement roadmap, across all sub-areas (e.g., S&OP, inventory management, data & analytics, 3PL management, logistics) and according to our key pillars (service level and performance, simplification, sustainable efficiencies).Such

a mandate is reflected both in daily, “business as usual” tasks (e.g., Supply Chain performance management, budgeting activities, Business Reviews’ and key meetings’ preparation) and in projects, including the cross-functional ones involving non-Supply Chain stakeholders as well.

All the above to enable Supply Chain’s key mandate as a strong Business Partner: protecting the “as-is”, mitigating risks and sustaining Company growth.

Key Responsibilities Key responsibilities will include, potentially and non exclusively:
• Oversight on end-to-end Supply Chain roadmap design and implementation (by e.g., running proper diagnostics/assessments, tracking and coordinating/supporting related improvement initiatives)
• Focal point role in performance management (e.g., through definition and continuous review of metrics/KPIs and related targets, efforts in cross-BU KPIs’ harmonization, collaboration with Supply Chain Data & Analytics team to translate KPI “concepts” into effective reporting)
• Oversight on Supply Chain budgeting (e.g., by collecting, challenging, making consistent and harmonizing budget inputs, to ensure a smooth consolidation; by acting as a time-keeper in the budgeting process; by supporting the Supply Chain Leadership Team as additional interface towards Finance)
• Supply Chain reference for project management (both in pure Supply Chain and cross-functional projects) and governance facilitation
• S&OP & Demand Planning Excellence (e.g., by fostering good DP practices by sensibilizing all involved actors in the forecasting and consensus process; by pushing for standardization of S&OP process, tools and agenda)
• Operational improvements in internal and external manufacturing impacting Supply Chain performances (e.g., lead time reduction, improved data and performance visibility)
• Digital tools’ rollout & adoption (acting as Supply Chain focal point and “change agent” in new Supply Chain-related digital tools)
Required Education Master’s degree in Engineering, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field.

Required Skills and Experience At least 7 years of proven work experience in complex Supply Chains, Supply Chain / Operations consulting or related areas
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to engage with a wide variety of stakeholders (both functionally and by seniority)
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Experience in pharma business would be advantage

Technical Competencies
• Strong understanding of Supply Chain management principles and key Supply Chain processes
• Proficiency in MS Office suite (especially Excel – e.g., used to work with nested formulas, pivot tables, vlookup, etc. – and Powerpoint – i.e., ability to build solid storylines as well as consistent quali/quantitative contents, also for executive interlocutors)
• Knowledge of SAP IBP and/or other Supply Chain-related tools (e.g., forecasting tools, others) represents a plus Required Behaviours and Competencies
• Ability to think beyond functional silos, combining a holistic Supply Chain perspective with the ability to balance operational execution and medium-to-long-term strategic objectives
• Continuous improvement mindset, proactively identifying opportunities to simplify processes, eliminate waste and drive sustainable performance improvements
• Ability to leverage analytical thinking and data-driven decision making to identify root causes, prioritize actions and measure…