Senior Specialist Supply Chain Management (m/f/d)

SwitzerlandFull-timePosted Aug 5, 2026

Job Description

Our Manufacturing & Supply Division is dedicated to being the most trusted supplier of biopharmaceuticals worldwide. Our facilities, along with our external contractors, suppliers, and partners, create a reliable global manufacturing network that’s devoted to delivering a high-quality, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time.

Our Supply Chain team ensures inventory is consistently available to meet customer demand. We coordinate all aspects of supply through supply planning, sourcing, making, inventory management, packaging and delivery. We partner across the Marketing, Finance and Manufacturing organizations to build a robust demand and supply plan and ensure we get products to the right customer, at the place, at the right time.

Description

We are currently hiring a Senior Specialist, End-to-End Planner to join our Hospital and Acute Care Supply Chain Management team. This role is responsible for meeting inventory targets, ensuring supply to customers and patients, and optimizing site resources for the manufacture and packaging of inline products.

Furthermore, the individual is responsible for the Supply Chain Operational Planning and Execution of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API), Bulk, and Finished Goods to maintain targeted supply levels for our customers and patients. They proactively address, mitigate, and resolve current and potential supply issues, ranging from short-term challenges to those projected up to 36 months ahead. The individual works closely with Product Leads and the Value Chain Manager to define, align, and support brand strategies, such as New Product Launches, Network Transfers, and Portfolio Optimization. As part of the Global Supply Chain Management Organization, they will operate under our Global Operating Model and optimize supply chain metrics.

Primary responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

Own the global supply plan from Drug Substance, Drug Product to Finished Goods for the assigned internal & external manufacturing sites (up to 36-months-horizon)
Participate and represent the assigned portfolio in Integrated Business Processes, for example: Site Supply Review, Global Supply Review, Global Brand S&OP, Demand Review and Value Chain Management Meeting.
Oversee the relationship with Sites, Demand, Finance and Commercial teams
Deliver Inventory, Profit Plan and Volume Plan
Manage Inventory and minimize write-off risks
Oversee production capacity in the network
Oversee and contribute to strategic initiatives
Facilitate Allocation Management in case of unbalancing situation between Demand and Supply
Monitor and Resolve Exception Management through Rapid Response
Facilitate and support Event Management in case of supply at risk
Adhere to Escalation Management: Information flow and escalation in Tier process, using SCEM (Supply Chain Exception Management tool)
Manage Purchase Order/Stock transfer orders
Maintain accurate Master Data and Planning Parameters
Support in continuous improvement projects and other strategic project execution

Qualifications

Education and Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor of Science degree, preferably in Supply Chain, Business Management, Logistics or closely related disciplines with a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience within the supply chain environment at a plant and global level.

Required Skills and Experience:

Advanced knowledge / expertise of planning system: Maestro, SAP R/3, or similar ERP.
Proficient use of MS Office, particularly Excel, and AI tools.
Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills with ability to effectively communicate with senior management.
Ability to adapt and thrive in a dynamic and continuously changing corporate environment.
Ability to work across business areas and interface at all levels of organization
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, enabling effective collaboration with operational personnel and senior leaders.
Capability of End-to-End thinking when analyzing and resolving process, problems and risks
Ability to handle and manage multiple priorities within day-to-day business.
Excellent command of English (both written and oral)

Preferred Skills and Experience:

APICs (CPIM, CSCP)
Knowledge of Maestro (Rapid Response)
Manufacturing and Operations experience
Project Management Experience
Strong digital acumen, including AI and Power BI

Required Skills:

Adaptability, Adaptability, Analytical Thinking, APICS CPIM, Budgeting, Change Control Management, Data Analysis, Demand Forecasting, Detail-Oriented, Inventory Management, Logistics Management, Operations Management, Order Management, Personal Initiative, Procurement Logistics, Production Management, Production Scheduling, SAP SCM (Supply Chain Management), Supply Chain Execution, Supply Chain Management Software, Supply Chain Operations, Supply Chain Optimization, Supply Chain Performance, Supply Chain Risk Management, Supply Chain Sourcing {+ 2 more}

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Not Indicated

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Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Job Posting End Date:

08/21/2026

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