Job Description

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) \xe2\x80\x93 it all starts with animals!As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. We\xe2\x80\x99re driven by our vision of \xe2\x80\x98Food and Companionship Enriching Life\xe2\x80\x99 and our approach to sustainability \xe2\x80\x93 the Elanco Healthy Purpose\xe2\x84\xa2 \xe2\x80\x93 to advance the health of animals, people, the planet and our enterprise.At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you\xe2\x80\x99ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.Making animals\xe2\x80\x99 lives better makes life better \xe2\x80\x93 join our team today!The Associate Director, Global Supply Chain will lead the Elanco Global Supply Chain (GSC) functional teams based at the Innovation and Alliance Center (IAC) in Bangalore.The role holder will be responsible for managing all aspects of the Global Supply Chain presence at IAC, including supervision, team development as well as influencing and executing strategies to further the capabilities supported by the team.The Supply Chain team at IAC has responsibility for Analytics, Digitalization and Integration for Elanco\xe2\x80\x99s Global Supply Chain impact. This includes statistical modelling process, design and implementation of digital tools (e.g. Dashboards and Automation Tools), Supply Chain Network Design and Integration with third party logistics providers.

• Operations - Provide day to day oversight for operational activities within the IAC SC teams responsibility. Ensure processes are executed in line with standards and meeting required KPI performance
• Digital & Project Leadership - Ensure a robust roadmap and governance process is in place to manage team workload and projects. Align roadmap with key stakeholders across Global Supply Chain and wider manufacturing functions
• Change Management - Ensure change management plans are in place for all projects owned by the team, coach and guide team in implementation of change management plans to enable adoption of new tools.
• Team Development - Own Succession Planning, Career Maps and development planning for the team. Ensure that all required skill sets exist within the team, develop individuals for future success in the wider GSC organization
• Supply Chain Network Design & Integration - Direct Supervision of the Network Design and Logistics Integration teams. Partner with Global Logistics leadership to ensure delivery is aligned with wider Global Logistics objectives and strategies
• IAC Leadership Partner - Work with Elanco IAC Leadership to represent GSC within IAC forums as well as external benchmarking, best practice initiatives and industry groups
• Strategy Development - Support development of the GSC strategy in regard to Analytics, Digitalization and Integration. Keep abreast of external market trends, best practices and innovations.
• IAC Location Leadership for GSC - Provide overall leadership for all GSC staff at IAC, both direct and indirect reporting lines. Support offsite GSC leaders in any local matters. Ensure high engagement across GSC staff at IAC.

Basic Qualifications:

• MBA Graduate in Supply Chain or relevant subject
• 15+ years of progressive responsibility in Supply Chain Management in affiliate, site, global or regional supply chain position, combining strong focus in project management as well as operational experience.
• Participation on cross-functional teams. Experience in driving improvements and managing change across a diverse organization working with people across geographies and at multiple levels within the organization.
• Strong business process knowledge of supply chain and inventory management as well as broad understanding of various disciplines and issues impacting supply chain and manufacturing operations around the world (e.g. regulatory and environmental issues, quality control, etc.)
• Orientation \xe2\x80\x93 Business savvy, customer focused, flexible and adaptable, able to deal with ambiguity. Strong self-management and organizational skills.
• Organizational Influence \xe2\x80\x93 Using conversational forums to demonstrate and convince others of the possibility that their needs can be met through the idea, product or service you are offering.
• Experience in complex global matrix organizations
• Strong analytic, conceptual and technical skills; structured work approach
• Communication \xe2\x80\x93 Presenting words, images and ideas in a clear, succinct, organized and interesting manner in order to effectively convey a meaningful and compelling message to an individual or group.
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written, further language skills are of advantage

Additional Skills & Preferences

• External Supply Chain Certifications (e.g APICS) preferred.

Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status

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