Job Description

Job ID
368362BR

Mar 21, 2023

India

28,000 associates of more than 100 nationalities deliver high quality and affordable medicine on time, every time, safely and efficiently.

Your responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Job Purpose: Implementing the material planning and operational buying activities of the incoming materials for production sites with an aim to assure on time supply to sites, optimal level of inventory and cost efficiency. Implements defined inventory strategy with supporting new operating models (e.g. JIT, Consignment stock, VMI, etc.)
• Assuring right level of safety stock. Drives complex purchasing processes to ensure smooth operations, in accordance with the law, in-ternal regulations, good practices and business objectives. Actively identifies, develops and implements standard methodologies. Develops and maintains trustful collaboration with sites. Supports the project activities related to external materials.
• Ensure material availability in line with the approved site production plan. Follow up and ensure the accuracy of the material demand flow from sites to hub and Ensure daily MRP oversight for all BOM material requirements, analysis of requirements and Purchase Orders overview.
• Management of daily MRP exception messages and appropriate follow up & Preparation and creation of orders for incoming materials and their submission to the supplier; tracking and monitoring execution of the purchasing process with the supplier, carriers, forwarding agency and insurance companies.
• Reconciliation of the needs for incoming materials from NTO sites to hub, Performing the operational procedure for incoming material complaints & Performing complex purchasing and logistics processes (non-EU markets).
• Managing the record-keeping system (INTRASTAT, DDV, TARIC, SOX, ), Implementation of the necessary customs clearance procedures and responsibility for records, documentation archive.
• Own, in ERP System, MRP relevant data and materials technical specifications, Provide a load - balanced dispatch list for incoming materials to the warehouse and Quality department that ensures these activities are completed in line with the site needs.
• Responsible for ensuring close communication with site (operational / tactical) planners, hub associates and other relevant parties within the organization. Attending regular meetings across sites and functions.

Diversity & Inclusion / EEO

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Minimum Requirements

What you\xe2\x80\x99ll bring to the role:

• Ensure achievement of key performance indicators: Inventory, service level to internal manufacturing sites, financial savings and support achievement of NOSSCE important metrics. Support & drive inventory reduction projects like lead time reduction, JIT, consign-ment stock & VMI
• Lead action plans to achieve service level to internal manufacturing sites and drive for continuous improvement. Other tasks as directed by the supervisor, and tasks determined on the basis of specific appointment
• Responsible for controlling and ensuring the accurate material outbound planning from hub to sites with the right quantity and right time. Control and follow-up other related service level indicators: Quality OTIF, lead-time violation.
• Adherence to the HSE policy and objectives in accordance with the law and internal regulations of the company. Responsibility for personal and professional development and for the development of associates.
• Key Performance Indicators Inventory, PPV, Service level to internal manufacturing sites relevant Planning and Buying NOSSCE critical metrics, Savings on reduced material spend, Inventory Reduction: Implement
• Support consignment stock where possible, Implement and support JIT and Throughput time reduction. Master data accuracy

Desirable Requirements:

• Higher degree in technical, economics or any other equivalent degree & English (written and spoken), French and German is a plus
• Minimum 3 years of experience in MS&T or other manufacturing or procurement roles Project management experience are a bonus | Planning, Buying or similar role |with Strong customer orientation, Able to understand changing dynamics of pharmaceutical industry

Why Novartis?

766 million lives were touched by Novartis medicines in 2021, and while we\xe2\x80\x99re proud of this, we know there is so much more we could do to help improve and extend people\xe2\x80\x99s life.

We believe new insights, perspectives and ground-breaking solutions can be found at the intersection of medical science and digital innovation. That a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment inspires new ways of working.

We believe our potential can thrive and grow in an unbossed culture underpinned by integrity, curiosity and flexibility. And we can reinvent what\'s possible, when we collaborate with courage to aggressively and ambitiously tackle the world\xe2\x80\x99s toughest medical challenges. Because the greatest risk in life, is the risk of never trying!
Imagine what you could do at Novartis!

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

Novartis embraces diversity, equal opportunity and inclusion. We are committed to building diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve, and we strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration, and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.
Accessibility and accommodation

Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

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Division
Novartis Technical Operations
Business Unit
SMALL MOLECULES
Location
India
Site
Hyderabad, AP
Company / Legal Entity
Nov Hltcr Shared Services Ind
Functional Area
Procurement
Job Type
Full Time
Employment Type
Regular
Shift Work
No