European Supply Chain Associate Director - 6 months contract at Sobi

Munich, Bavaria, Germany -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Demand Planning, Inventory Management, S&OP Process, SAP, Predictive Analytics, Financial Acumen, Problem Solving, Stakeholder Management, Agile Leadership, Operational Excellence, Supply Chain Management, Replenishment Processes

Industry

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Description

Company Description Statistics show that women and underrepresented groups tend to apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Sobi encourages you to change that statistic and apply. Rarely do candidates meet 100% of the qualifications. We look forward to your application! At Sobi, each person brings their unique talents to work as a team and make a difference. We are dedicated to developing and delivering innovative therapies to improve the lives of people who live with a rare disease. Our edge comes from our team of people and our commitment to patients. Job Description The European Supply Chain Associate Director leads the supply chain topics, ensuring accurate demand planning, replenishment, and inventory management across European portfolio. They will also oversee business processes with the affiliates. The manager continuously improves the supply chain using digital and data-driven industry 4.0 standards, adding long-term value to the organization. Additionally, they require strong people development skills and a proactive learning approach. Key Responsibilities Execute cluster/affiliate Demand Planning meetings to align stakeholders on demand management, supply, and inventory levels; develop S&OP process, promote its tools cross-functionally, ensure consensus forecasts; manage supply escalations Maintain knowledge of supply chain components: demand management, replenishment, inventory, promotional planning, logistics, seasonal planning Report regionally driven KPIs; create additional metrics to support affiliate performance. Sharing with European leadership status and sharing innovative solutions to avoid business disruptions Participate in product launches: forecast accuracy for launches, track sales vs. forecast for 6-12 months post launch; recommend inventory strategy shifts, Support all financial cycles: forecasting, budget and LRP: providing in-depth analysis of the demand plan Build and maintain effective cross-functional relationships with business leaders, Global Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Quality, Finance and Commercial Qualifications English, and local language skills fluent Understanding of SAP and other Supply Chain systems/tools, especially around Demand and Replenishment processes Knowledge of Supply Chain concepts, tools and business processes and predictive analytics Degree in Supply Chain Management (alternatively, CPIM certified or in progress) or applicable experience 3+ year’s experience in the Pharmaceutical, Veterinary or Consumer Goods industry Strong business/financial acumen and analytical/problem-solving skills Strong communicator; ability to influence broadly Certified Operational Excellence AGILE Leader, green Belt certificate or equivalent trainings minimum required Additional Information Please note: As this role carries global responsibilities and can be based across Europe, it is published in several countries. You only need to submit one application — there is no need to apply separately to each posting. Sobi Location: Switzerland

Responsibilities

Lead European supply chain operations focusing on demand planning, replenishment, and inventory management. Oversee business processes with affiliates and implement digital Industry 4.0 standards to improve organizational value.