WHO WE ARE:

At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?
There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.
We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, this person will lead a high performing team, managing the flow of materials through production in order to provide high quality products and on-time delivery to our customers, while supporting the continuing development of the supply chain. This person will also have responsibility for identifying and managing continuous improvement projects along with ‘hands on’ daily activities in support of the changing needs of the business.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Ideally have a minimum of 10 years relevant experience in logistics and production planning with experience leading a high-performance team.
• Preferably have a formal Supply Chain Management qualification, e.g. APICS, IIPMM or equivalent.
• Must have worked in high volume manufacturing environment with hands on production planning and warehousing experience, preferably in a plastics, medical device or highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record in interpreting customer demand and production schedules in complex, high volume manufacturing environment.
• Ideally have experience in managing customer relationships.
• Proven track record in developing and leading projects.
• Must have broad supply chain and logistics experience with a proven track record in delivering optimal international supply chain solutions and results.
• Preferably have experience developing and managing 3PL and outsource warehousing with JIT systems.
• Must have extensive experience with manufacturing IT systems and be highly computer literate particularly with ERP and excel.
• Must be able to lead, motivate, direct, coach & develop employees effectively to meet organizational goals.
• Must have the ability to effectively gather, analyse and report key data including delivery of presentations to customers and management. Experience implementing supply chain KPIs an advantage.
• Must be detail orientated with the ability to prioritize and organize tasks to deliver on business objectives.
• Must be able to work in a team matrix environment, identifying and delivering on opportunities for improvement.
• Must be able to work on their own initiative with strong problem solving and decision-making ability.
• Must be able to liaise effectively with all levels of the organization and with customers. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral essential.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and manage a high-performance team to establish and deliver key performance metrics with a strong customer focus in a high volume, highly regulated environment.
• Responsible for employee development through coaching, mentoring and succession planning in line with the company Strategy Plan.
• Identify and successfully lead continuous improvement projects to deliver value and competitive advantage throughout the supply chain.
• Co-ordinate, with a ‘hands on’ approach where necessary, all planning and logistics activities relating to internal and external key supply chain flows, in accordance with the company documented requirements.
• Work closely with key business functions to ensure the lean management of the supply chain to our customers. Proactively identify and resolve discrepancies in the key flows of the supply chain.
• Liaise directly and develop key relationships with customers, freight carriers and 3PL to understand requirements and establish schedules/forecasts whilst working closely with related functions to ensure on-time delivery of finished product.
• Responsible for supply chain management of assigned customer, freight carriers and 3PL.
• Responsible for managing the MRP System, inventory and invoicing through the key supply chain flows including cycle counting, BOMs and other key activities.
• Act in accordance with the company’s Guiding Principles and adherence to the corporate code of conduct.
• Compliance to all site Environmental, Health and Safety requirements, training and regulations.
• Compliance to all local site company policies, procedures and corporate procedures.
• Perform additional duties at the request of the direct supervisor.

DELEGATION OF DUTIES:

• When absent from the site duties and responsibilities will be delegated to the following designates
• Co-ordinate, with a ‘hands on’ approach where necessary, all planning and logistics activities relating to internal and external key supply chain flows, in accordance with the company documented requirements.
• Responsible for supply chain management of assigned customer, freight carriers and 3PL.
• Responsible for managing the MRP System, inventory and invoicing through the key supply chain flows including cycle counting, BOMs and other key activities.
  

  LI-DJ1

West embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We foster an environment where all individuals are safe, treated fairly, valued and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Where permitted by law, employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of post-offer background screening and/or drug screening.