Supply Chain Planning Partner

Job description

·  Job facts

At Roche, we believe it's urgent to deliver medical solutions right now, even as we develop innovations for the future. We are passionate about transforming patients' lives. We are brave in both decision and action and we believe that good business means a better world. Join us in making this happen.

·  Career development opportunity
·  A diverse and supportive team
·  Fully flexible work environment

The Supply & Demand Planner proactively manages inventory for commercial and clinical trials so that sufficient and accurate supply of Roche products are available at all times in the market channels.

As a Supply & Demand Planner, you will liaison and partner with Commercial teams and regional and global Supply Chain teams, Regulatory, Quality, other internal groups, external customers and suppliers and will be responsible for managing revenue and profit targets whilst balancing demands for supply to patients and ensures regulatory compliance.

Key responsibilities include but not limited to:

·  Forecasting sales and demand in partnership with Commercial & Marketing teams
·  Reporting Demand Planning Accuracy (DPA) at month end and continuously working on improvements to optimise costs and supply
·  Performing effective and targeted forecasting for launch activities and supply of deliveries of inventory
·  Monitoring inventory levels and ensuring inventory is available on-time and in correct quantities
·  Liaise with Finance colleagues and suppliers to ensure pricing and pricing-related activities are confirmed and in place, prior to product launch
·  Interact with Global Planners, especially in situations of restricted supply, to expedite deliveries to ensure no supply interruptions to patients
·  Work with business units and others to address instances of high inventory and create promotional opportunities
·  Negotiate minimum order quantities with internal and external partners and stakeholders
·  Own Supply Planning & Demand Forecasting, as well associated Inventory Management
·  Lead and coordinate local Supply & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes within the global framework
·  Ensure that demand planning processes are executed in an efficient and effective manner within Roche systems
·  Escalate supply issues to relevant parties, in a timely manner

Who are you?

You are degree qualified in supply chain, logistics or life sciences field.

You have demonstrated supply chain experience including experience in forecasting, inventory planning & analysis ideally gained in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, consumer goods or other highly regulated industry.

You must have working with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and other business management software viz. SAP and/or OMP+. Experience managing/participating in global projects/teams a plus.

What do we offer?

In return, Roche offers a competitive package, ongoing development, and opportunities for career advancement. We have an excellent range of benefits including, open plan office environment, complete with rooftop garden and complementary barista coffee. We encourage flexible working and are a moments' walk from Wynyard Station and Barangaroo ferry terminal.

Roche encourages a high-performance culture where you are empowered and trusted to make decisions. We strive for excellence and extraordinary results and take a genuine interest in our people and their well-being, and our patients.

At Roche, the world's largest biotech company you can, with the industry's strongest pipeline in specialised medicines. Take pride in knowing you can make a difference to millions of patients worldwide developing treatments for oncology, neuroscience, inflammation, immunology, ophthalmology, rare diseases, and respiratory disease.

Anything's possible, in a friendly, collaborative culture where people are united in purpose and will stretch you to be brave, speak up and think differently. Feel empowered to deliver meaningful outcomes, supported by accessible and inspiring leaders.

All facets of diversity are important to us and we endeavour to create an environment where everyone, regardless of factors such as gender, age, ability, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identification or religion, can contribute and realise their potential. As part of promoting diversity, we welcome applications from all people who are passionate about doing now what patients need next.

This role is only open to candidates that have full eligibility to live and work in Australia.

We do not accept any unsolicited resumes or enquiries from recruitment agencies. Roche has a dedicated in-house Talent Acquisition team.

Roche is an equal opportunity employer.
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·  Who we are

At Roche, 98,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we've become one of the world's leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.

Roche is an equal opportunity employer.