Associate Director, Materials Demand Management

Associate Director, Materials Demand Management

Description

The Associate Director (AD) of Materials Demand Management is responsible for leading demand and inventory management processes to ensure reliable supply of Boehringer's Human Pharma (HP) medicines to the US market. The AD will work with his / her team to gain cross-functional alignment and ensure accurate forecasting, optimized inventory, and effective execution of the Sales & Operations Planning cycle. This role bridges commercial, supply chain, and operations teams to balance demand, supply, and financial objectives.

As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the companies' success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in a number of ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, mobility, networking and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim's high regard for our employees.

Duties & Responsibilities

Leads the US Materials Demand Management function, prioritizing initiatives that support US and Global Human Pharma business plans. Partners with stakeholders, Contract Manufacturers (CMOs), and BI global production sites to align supply chain priorities, ensure supply continuity, improve processes, and execute inventory strategy. Balances service levels goals with inventory levels and logistics and warehousing costs. Sets inventory coverage targets, leads mitigation plans for excess or obsolete inventory, and ensures Demand Managers understand and comply with global supply chain processes.

Directs and develops processes for the monthly HP US Sales and Operation Planning (S&OP) cycle. Works with team members to ensure robust, cross-functional discussion and alignment related to forecasts, new business, net requirements, and supply chain capabilities. Identify and elevate risks to market supply and drive scenario planning and decision making to support business objectives.
Directs activities and monthly process to maintain appropriate balance between short term (Tactical) and long term (Strategic).

Supports HP US product launch and transfer activities to ensure rapid launches and reliable market supply

• Ensures strong cross functional collaboration and alignment with HP US business, site teams and global SCM colleagues on launch volumes and timelines.
• Effectively challenges launch and transfer assumptions and timelines and provides visibility to supply constraints and potential costs.

Works to effectively manage labeling (insert, bottle label, folding carton) version change process; ensuring compliance while minimizing destruction and repackaging costs. Ensures financial visibility through effective reserves and expiring demand processes.

Ensures GMP compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements of Good Manufacturing Practice, Storage, and Distribution during brand products transfers.

Directs Continuous improvement activities including:

• Process improvements in S&OP maturity, effectiveness and efficiency.
• Use of analytical tools to identify trends, increase visibility of inventory opportunities & issues and scenario plan effectively.
• Identification, facilitation and creation of standard business processes.

Leads and develops employees by setting clear expectations, coaching performance, removing barriers, supporting growth, recognizing contributions, and making sound staffing and compensation decisions.

• Communicates site and department goals.
• Ensures teams have the time, tools, and support to perform effectively.
• Builds direct reports’ skills and knowledge.
• Recognizes performance to strengthen engagement.
• Develops budgets, personnel plans, and long-term forecasts.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree required, preferably in supply chain, business or related discipline.
• Minimum 6 years working in a regulated industry (drugs, food, chemicals, medical device, etc.) in supply chain, operations, or other relevant area. Pharma experience preferred.
• Demonstrated breadth of knowledge in pharma business / across functions and processes within a supply chain or production environment (Production, Planning, and/or Logistics etc.).
• Demonstrated accomplishments in effectively leading people and projects.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to influence/persuade individuals to gain acceptance of an idea or plan. Ability to utilize active listening skills to understand the concerns or reasoning in order to be responsive, gain trust, and build strategic relationships.
• Results oriented with demonstrated ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement relevant solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate and influence diverse cross functional work teams
• Minimum of four (4) years leadership experience required in a Pharmaceutical (preferred) or related business or relevant project management or leadership responsibility for cross functional teams.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally 20 - 30%

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
• Must be willing to take a drug test and post-offer physical (if required)