Strategic Supply Chain Manager to Asahi Kasei Therapeutics

Are you passionate about supply chain and eager to contribute to an exciting growth journey? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where you get to take ownership and work cross-functionally in a global pharmaceutical company? Then the position as Strategic Supply Chain Manager at Asahi Kasei Therapeutics is something for you!About AKTXAsahi Kasei Therapeutics is the global specialty pharmaceutical business of Asahi Kasei. We are a commercial-stage company committed to positively impacting health by expanding therapeutic options that improve the lives of patients around the world. Drawing upon our strong heritage of scientific innovation, we aim to help reshape care in transplantation, nephrology, immunology, infectious diseases and other underserved conditions.

About the position as Strategic Supply Chain Manager

This is a parental leave replacement for 9-12 months, offering you the opportunity to step into a key role and contribute to an exciting growth journey. As the Strategic Supply Chain Manager at AKTX, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the supply chains of the launched and upcoming products.

Your primary objective will be to ensure the availability of products, engaging in tasks such as supply and demand planning, forecasting to suppliers, capacity management and planning. You will be collaborating with internal and external cross-functional teams to create alignment on priorities and support e.g. capacity expansion projects and development projects. You will also, together with colleagues in the Operational Supply Chain group, coordinate the execution of product supply to meet customer demand and agreed stock levels, as well as act as the primary point of contact with suppliers/customers regarding demand, ensuring seamless day-to-day delivery plans.

Your main responsibilities:

• Conduct tactical and operational product supply/demand planning, considering launch, commercial supply, clinical studies, and projects.
• Lead meetings with suppliers on ongoing supply and supply performance.
• Lead internal monthly S&OP-style meetings to create cross-functional alignment and drive progress and decision making.
• Ensure accurate maintenance of systems master data and report key performance indicators.
• Responsible for setting up, developing and maintaining key planning tools and production tracker.
• Support Operational Supply Chain Managers in the day-to-day execution of the supply chain (e.g. shipments, order management, ERP system maintenance).
• Identify areas of improvement/continuous improvement proposals and execution.

About you

The ideal candidate is ambitious and responsible, willing to take ownership of tasks and unafraid to tackle challenges. You exhibit high stamina and curiosity, and you value collaboration, are attentive to others, and are enthusiastic about sharing thoughts and ideas with the team. You thrive in a cohesive work environment that feels like a family and are committed to working diligently to achieve goals.

You should have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with shifting priorities. Your problem-solving skills should reflect innovative thinking and sound decision-making. Moreover, you pay attention to detail and exhibit a structured and efficient work style. You have excellent communication and team-working skills, essential for effective collaboration within our dynamic cross-functional teams, as well as excellent organizational and time management skills. You are globally and culturally aware, with an understanding of the nuances that come with operating in diverse international environments, and you have the ability to rapidly adapt to a constantly changing environment, reflecting your agility and resilience.

Requirements:

• Degree or equivalent in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Sciences, or Engineering preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 3-5 years of hands-on Supply Chain experience within the pharmaceutical industry, specifically in manufacturing and/or planning.
• Proven skills in driving alignment and progress in internal and external cross-functional global teams.
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to use e.g. Excel and Power Point to bring clarity to complex business problems and translate analysis into actionable insights.
• Proven skills in planning and operational purchasing, demonstrating your ability to strategically coordinate and execute supply chain functions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, which is essential for effective communication within our multicultural and global team. Proficiency in Swedish is considered an advantage.

Meritorious:

• Knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, GMP, regulatory requirements and QA/QC
• Preferred production experience, particularly in the pharmaceutical industry or other regulated sectors.
• A solid understanding and documented experience with ERP systems (D365)

What Asahi Kasei Therapeutic offers Be a part of a global leader in IgA-Nephropathy and a rapidly growing commercial-stage pharmaceutical company within specialty products, with strong growth ambitions and a strong pipeline. You will work in a fast-paced small company environment with a unique corporate culture and alongside dedicated, experienced and highly skilled colleagues.

Details:Start: By agreementExtent: Full time, project-based employment, 9-12 monthsLocation: StockholmDoes the position as Strategic Supply Chain Manager to Asahi Kasei Therapeutics sound interesting? Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Needo is looking forward hearing from you!