Supply Chain and S&OP Excellence Project Manager

Description

Centrient Pharmaceuticals is the leading manufacturer of beta-lactam antibiotics, and a provider of next generation statins and anti-fungals. We produce and sell intermediates, active pharmaceutical ingredients and finished dosage forms.

We stand proudly at the centre of modern healthcare, as a maker of essential and life-saving medicines.

With our commitment to Quality, Reliability and Sustainability at the heart of everything we do, our over 2200 employees work continuously to meet our customers’ needs. We work towards a sustainable future by actively participating in the fight against antimicrobial resistance.

Founded 150 years ago as the ‘Nederlandsche Gist- en Spiritusfabriek’, our company was known as Gist Brocades. Headquartered in Rotterdam (Netherlands), we have production facilities and sales offices in China, India, the Netherlands, Spain, the United States and Mexico. Centrient Pharmaceuticals is wholly owned by Bain Capital Private Equity, a leading global private investment firm.

The Supply Chain and S&OP department has a vacancy in its team for the following position:

Project Manager in Planning, S&OP and Supply Chain

We are searching for a Project Manager to support our Supply Chain department - we are heavily focused on Planning (Demand/Supply Planning, S&OP) within our scope, so the ideal candidate should have experience in Planning (either as project manager or demand/supply planner in a previous role), with additional Supply Chain experience (e.g., in warehouse improvement projects) a plus. This role is an analytical role, where the project manager is expected to manage improvement projects within this scope end-to-end: from defining the initial project planning and stakeholder involvement required, as well as the project team structure, identifying the key hypothesis for project success, pushing the analysis to identify the best solution for Centrient up to final implementation of the identified solutions. 

The Project Manager is expected to deliver projects assigned to them, ensure the right level of stakeholder engagement, and delivery project goals on time. 

Reporting directly to the Head of S&OP and Supply Chain Excellence, you will be part of a 3-person global team that is driving continuous improvement projects within the Supply Chain functions (Planning/S&OP, Raw Material Planning, Warehouse, Distribution) across all sites and franchises.

The main activities and responsibilities

• Independently lead implementation of improvement projects; define the project plan and take full ownership for delivery against target for relevant projects.
• Align with internal stakeholders to drive projects for improvements.
• Run Process improvement workshops to identify and close process gaps.
• Identify further improvement opportunities in the organization; support the head of S&OP and Supply Chain Excellence in defining the future improvement plan each year.
• Ensure adequate and sustainable capability building of teams and individuals involved e.g., on in project management, analytics and data-driven decision making.
• Steer and optimally leverage third parties (e.g., Consultants) where relevant in the process.

Requirements

The Ideal Candidate

• Bachelor’s degree or higher degree in Engineering, Business Management, Supply Chain. Masters degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in project management or consulting with a focus on Supply Chain. Planning experience preferred (demand/supply planning, S&OP), with other Supply Chain Experience a plus (warehouse, distribution etc.,).  
• Strong track record in delivering change trajectories, process improvement trajectories, continuous improvement projects or similar.
• Analytical and quantitative skills to generate hypothesis and define data-driven solutions appropriate for each project.
• Excellent communication skills across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to analyse data, present in a structured and concise way to drive decisions.
• Strong personal accountability and a willingness to engage others to drive project success.
• Fluent in English (both oral and in written). 
• Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience in SAP ECC, SAP IBP a plus.

Terms and reward

We offer a local contract in a challenging, comprehensive, operational environment, with many opportunities for personal input and growth and plenty of discussions with other professionals. The organization is very flat. You have a lot of freedom and responsibility in an open, direct, and informal atmosphere.

The Procedure

Please submit your application via the 'apply' button and upload your CV & cover letter in English. We also ask you to include information on your current remuneration. Only applications with CV and Cover Letter will be considered.

For more detailed information about the role and about the Recruitment & Selection process you can contact us via HRSpain@centrient.com. We invite you to visit our website www.centrient.com for information about our company.

Reference check procedures are part of the Centrient Recruitment & Selection Process. You will be contacted when a reference check is required.