Supply Chain Planning & Analytics Specialist at Novartis

Montreal, Quebec, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Data Analytics, Inventory Management, Logistics and Transportation Management, Master Data, Operational Excellence, Order Management, Resilience and Risk Management, Sap Erp, Supply Chain Management, Supply Planning, Warehouse Management, Power BI, Power Automate, Microsoft Power Platform, GMP Knowledge, HSE Knowledge

Industry

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Description

Band Level 3 Job Description Summary #LI-Hybrid Location: Montreal, Canada Relocation Support: This role is based in Montreal, Canada. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible. As the Supply Chain Planning & Analytics Specialist, you will be responsible for the end-to-end planning of an assigned product portfolio, helping ensure products are available when needed while meeting targets for service level, inventory, and forecast accuracy. You will also look for practical ways to automate repetitive planning tasks, making day-to-day planning more efficient and reliable. Working closely with commercial, operations, manufacturing sites, and supply chain teams, you will act as a key link between functions. Through Sales and Business Planning processes, you will help align plans and priorities, support smooth execution across the supply chain, and contribute to better planning accuracy, supply risk mitigation, inventory optimization, and continuous improvement of planning tools, processes, and systems. Job Description Key Responsibilities Own end-to-end supply planning for an assigned product portfolio. Drive digitalization and automation initiatives within supply chain planning. Balance demand, supply, and inventory to meet service, inventory, and forecast accuracy targets. Monitor supply plans and adjust for changes in demand, constraints, or business priorities. Collaborate with manufacturing sites and supply chain partners to ensure plan execution. Identify supply risks early and develop practical mitigation actions. Track and report performance against service level, inventory, and planning key performance indicators. Optimize inventory levels to reduce excess stock and potential write-offs. Support Sales and Business Planning processes with high-quality, timely inputs. Drive continuous improvement through better planning processes, tools, and automation. Essential Requirements Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, engineering, business, or a related field. Three to five years of experience in supply chain planning and/or analytics roles. Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain planning processes. Experience in supply planning, demand and supply alignment, and inventory management. Knowledge of Sales and Business Planning processes and cross-functional planning environments. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret large data sets. Proficiency in English and French, written and spoken. Desirable Requirements Certification or demonstrated hands-on experience in Power BI, Power Automate, Microsoft Power Platform, or data analytics. Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse team representative of the patients and communities we serve. Skills Desired Data Analytics and Digital, gmp knowledge, HSE Knowledge, Inventory Management, Logistics and Transportation Management, Master Data, Operational Excellence, Order Management, Resilience and Risk Management, Sap Erp, supply chain management, Supply Planning, Warehouse Management Improving the lives of people living with disease takes more than innovative science. It takes a focus on the needs of people and a community committed to meeting them. It takes a team of people like you. Working together. Learning together. Thriving together. Discover how you can join us in changing people’s lives. Novartis is aware of employment scams which make false use of our company name or leader’s names or recruiter’s names to defraud job seekers. Novartis does not make job offers without interview and never asks candidates for money. If you have encountered a job posting or been approached with a job offer that you suspect may be fraudulent, we strongly recommend you do not respond, send money or personal information. In the context of China Cross-Border Data Transfer (CBDT) policy, if you need to apply for a position in China, please go to the local Recruiting System TaleNov .

Responsibilities

Responsible for end-to-end supply planning of a product portfolio to ensure availability while meeting service level and inventory targets. The role also focuses on driving digitalization and automation to improve planning efficiency and reliability.