Director Supply Chain EEM API

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Your role:

EEM Global API is managing supply of API from contract manufacturer and suppliers.

The position Director of Supply Chain EEM API plays a critical role in the support of the EEM Global API portfolio.  The Director of Supply Chain EEM API will have complete responsibility for all aspects of API supply on a global perspective.  This include management of API supply and demand aligned through the Elanco manufacturing organization and R&D, driving of operational supply chain excellence and ensuring that appropriate levels of service and compliance are met.

The role is key to communicating and collaborating with EEM DP/ and DP manufacturing sites supply chain leadership and global supply chain functions, to ensure balanced supply.

The role will influence, develop, and implement broader EEM API network operational direction and strategies.  

The Director of Supply Chain EEM Global API will sit on the EEM Global API lead team.

Your responsibilities:


* Develop business continuity and supply strategy optimizing cost and customer service.


* Set up and maintain a 24-month API Supply Plan.

Attend and participate in Global and Hub Supply & Operational Production meetings / processes were applicable.


* Owns the R&OP process for EEM Global API in line with the Global guidelines, ensuring a common and synchronized monthly R&OP process is implemented  family level for products managed as well as an appropriate escalation at Regional and Global S&OP forums. 


* Operational Management:  Responsible for monitoring and influencing all functional activities associated with product supply from the API CM and suppliers to the first Elanco node driving collaboration between functional areas (e.g.

Planning/Scheduling, MS&T and Quality) to ensure reliable product supply.

Lead Sales and Operation meeting with the EEM Global API lead team.


* Governance of supply chain execution


* Contract Management:  Responsible for working closely with functional leadership in the definition of contract terms and negotiation strategies.

Represent supply chain by assisting procurement with the negotiati...