Manager, Supply Chain Planning & Analysis (Pharmaceutical Operations)

Red Oak Sourcing is focused on the dynamic and high impact area of pharmaceutical purchasing. We are a team of industry experts, strategists, and entrepreneurial thinkers who apply innovative strategies that move pharmaceuticals to market more efficiently. Red Oak is an exciting joint venture between two Fortune 20 leading healthcare companies, CVS Health and Cardinal Health, responsible for securing both companies’ generic drug portfolios.

We are seeking an analytical, collaborative, and relationship-driven Manager, Supply Chain Planning & Analysis (Pharmaceutical Operations) . This highly visible role is responsible for overseeing day-to-day generic pharmaceutical business operations and analytics supporting CVS Health and Cardinal Health with timely supply chain communications to ensure business continuity with a strong focus on service level. This individual must be comfortable solving problems, suggesting solutions, developing team members, and serving as a trusted point of contact for both internal and external stakeholders.

Location - Red Oak Sourcing is located in Foxboro, MA and operates in a hybrid work structure model (Monday’s and Friday’s are work from home, with Tuesday through Thursday being in-office). Targeting individuals within commutable distance of our office or willing to relocate.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily activities related to resolving generic pharmaceutical supply chain issues while ensuring efficiency, quality, and consistency and timelines of deliverables, and serving as the primary escalation point for analysts

• Present relevant, data driven, generic pharmaceutical service level insights weekly to cross functional teams

• Field questions from CVS and Cardinal Health organizations, prioritize work to deliver continuity of business support while consistently demonstrating a business case mentality

• Collaborate with several internal Red Oak teams to coordinate business activities related to stock flow ( e.g. , coverage, volume), global supply chain logistics, contracting for product, and related critical items to ensure best in class operations

• Mentor and develop analyst team member(s)

• Deliver key milestones for seasonal supply management, present relevant executive summaries and supply updates to cross functional teams

• Oversee business reviews staying aligned across relevant teams on data findings while Identify risks and/or opportunities, and communicate findings clearly to Director of Operations

Qualifications

• Ideally targeting individuals with strong analytical skills (Excel and/or SQL) in operations or supply chain - though open to candidates coming from a finance background or with a relatable skillset
• Demonstrated strong aptitude for learning, with a collaborative and curious approach to problem-solving

• Demonstrated ability to coach and develop professional-level talent through mentorship, feedback, and day-to-day leadership (prior leadership experience not required)

• Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret large datasets while applying critical thinking skills to identify trends, validate data accuracy, resolve discrepancies, and ensure alignment with business objectives, and deliverables (particularly in Excel)

• Results-oriented mindset with a track record to prioritize and consistently deliver on multiple concurrent deliverables in fast-paced, dynamic environments and a strong sense of urgency
• Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication, collaboration, and relationship building skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, required
• Prior work experience related to healthcare, generic pharmaceuticals, or pharmacy supply chain, preferred not required

Provindence Metro Area

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day.