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Job Description Summary

Job Description

Major accountabilities:

• Responsible for the forecasting, demand & supply planning of assigned MAP supplies projects and compounds

• Co-ordinate with different functions as per the project requirements and plan for required supplies

• Budgets planning for Global Cohorts programs basis activities assumptions provided by program leads. Preparing RFQ as per requirement and sharing with External Service Provider for Quote, reviewing the quote and share the final proposal to program lead for approval

• Managing inventory and distribution activities at External Service Provider and ensuring supplies as per agreed timelines.

• Support SLA creation activities such as finalization of assumption in coordination with MAP lead and proposal deck preparation.

• Execution of Global Cohort /PSDS Programs in coordination with Global MAP leads, ESP and carrying out labeling, packaging, storage and distribution as per participating countries demand.

• Review of invoices received from ESP against the actual activity, highlight the discrepancies (if any) to ESP for revision/clarification or credit note

• Prepare MAP supplies demand forecast and supply plan based on forecast provided by participating countries and share with GCS/NTO.

• Lead the monthly meeting with MAP leads/ GCS / OMA for project status update and archive the monthly slide in designated folder

• Ensure archival of all MAP Global Cohort/PSDS Program related documents in Novartis approved repository as per defined nomenclature to support audit readiness for MAP.

Essential requirements:

• Scientific/Engineering/Supply Chain Degree.

• At least 6 years of experience in supply chain management.

• Advanced project and program management skills.

• Able to influence different stakeholders at a global level.

• PMP (Project Management Professional) and/or CPIM (Certified in Planning and Inventory Management) certification strongly preferred.

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.

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.

Skills Desired