Market Supply Chain Lead - France and Belgium

Job Description:At Ferring Pharmaceuticals, we help people around the world build families and live better lives. We are entrepreneurial and innovative, with a global team focused on scientific advances in the areas of reproductive and women’s health, gastroenterology and urology. Ferring + You is all about working together and sharing ideas, so that we can bring science to life for patients around the world.Every person at Ferring works together to change lives and help people build families. Our corporate teams offer empowering, innovative, challenging and rewarding careers – we are motivated to make a difference. To reach our full potential we collaborate, and respect and value diverse contributions so that we can grow as an organization and as professionals. Together we can influence the world around us to make life and work better.Ferring+You To manage the market/ cluster supply chain, supporting the Market to achieve profitable growth and meeting the needs of the customers and patients, ensuring efficient and smooth coordination between the function and all internal and external customers.The Market/ Cluster supply chain lead is a vital role in the market, reporting to the Market Finance lead (or exceptionally another LT member) or directly to the GM. Their role is to ensure that product is available at right time, right cost and right quality to deliver all sales in the market.This role requires a combination of analytical skills, project management, relationship management and resilience.Your day at FerringEnsure market forecasts reflect sales demand through understanding the market requirements and regular reviews. Prepare and facilitate the Market/ Cluster S&OP. Be the main point of contact for Regional SNO, coordinating on supply, demand and critical issues for the marketInventory reporting including preparation of reports, analysis of the data and effective issue resolutionLead the local customer service functions including but not limited to, order management, invoicing, returns, complaints, deviations and in-market transportationManage contract and technical agreement with 3PL as well as budget allocated to 3PL services. Be the relationship manager for the 3PL accountable for excellent service and adherence to KPIsAlign with Regional/Global SNO on inventory parameters including safety stock, cycle stock and proactive obsolescence managementCollaborate with Regional/ Global SNO, Local Regulatory Affairs, Local QA and Commercial teams to ensure market requirements and priorities are met for Change Implementations and New Launches.Lead and/or participate in projects aimed at improving sales, service levels and/or reducing costsControl the budget assigned to our 3PL partner, ensuring services are provided at the highest level possible, monitoring KPI, improving processes to streamline the operation.Behind our innovation…There’s youUniversity degree in science, economics, or business or equivalentMinimum 8 years industry experience in Supply Chain in an International environment Minimum 2 years in a role with regular interaction with Senior ManagementPrevious experience in warehousing and distribution, order to cash and/or distributor management Experience in Demand Planning and ERP Tools e.g., SAP, Oracle, Kinaxis as well as other data analysis tools APICS qualification an advantageProven change management experience – including working with mind-set change/ focusEffective communication, persuasion and influencing including up to country GM levelAble to lead and participate in problem solving across functions, regions and businessesPeople management – Responsible for recruiting, training and development of direct reportsFluent in one or more national languages and EnglishDutch will be a plusStrong knowledge and expertise in ExcelPeople come first at FerringGet inspired from our commitment to advocate for everyone’s right to build a family, no matter who you are, where you live or who you loveOur inclusive support package – “Building Families at Ferring” provides equal and accessible policies for all employees who wish to start their family journey, ensuring a global standard, irrespective of location and role. Available to all employees after the first year of employment.Parental leave for both birthing and non-birthing parentsExtended support on family building journeyMaking a difference in the life of millions of people means we succeed by working together. Our diverse backgrounds, experiences, expertise, and perspectives enable us to find solutions to even the most challenging problems, and our success is tied to each team member’s contributions. Imagine the power of your career when it’s Ferring + You.Location: France, UK, Spain, Germany, Denmark, NetherlandsBehind our purpose… There’s youIf our mission and your vision are aligned, please apply!We strive to build and maintain an inclusive and diverse workplace with equal opportunities and mutual respect for all employees regardless of their backgrounds and socioeconomic status.Location:Ferring France