Head of Commercial Supply Chain

In order to support business growth, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Commercial Supply Chain to join our Global Supply Chain team. This pivotal role involves driving and standardizing supply chain processes across various regions, acting as a business partner to commercial operations, and managing a team of regional supply chain managers.

Key Responsibilities

• Transversal Management and Leadership: Design and manage a network of regional supply chain managers, provide guidance for process standardization, propose organizational adjustments, and promote supply chain activities within countries/regions.
• Regional Sales and Operations Planning: Implement the regional Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process, lead governance forums, set demand and supply parameters, and develop market inventory strategies.
• Demand and Supply Management: Oversee countries demand consensus processes, develop market demand understanding, ensure proper demand propagation, and manage supply and inventory policies to balance cost optimization and service level at every market
• Product Life Cycle and Continuous Improvement: Oversee product launches and withdrawals in partnership with global organization, align with regulatory affairs, promote pruning processes, and drive continuous improvement in supply chain processes.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in supply chain (Engineering degree and/or Bachelor of Commerce).
• Extensive experience in supply chain, with additional background in market supply chain considered advantageous.
• Experience working in an international environment within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Proficiency in ERP and APS systems (SAP and Kinaxis is a plus).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in English; French is a plus.
  
  

Why Join Ipsen?

At Ipsen, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment, engaging with communities, and promoting ethical and compliant practices. We are dedicated to caring responsibly for our people and the environment, and we strive to be a partner of choice for all our stakeholders.

If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for supply chain management and a desire to make a significant impact, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.