Commercial Supply Chain Associate

The Commercial Supply Chain Associate (CSCA) for the UK/IE affiliate is a key position for delivering superior customer value and enabling the organization to deliver improving business results. The CSCA facilitates the S&OP and forecasting cycle for the affiliate - and is a strong communicator at all levels and with multiple functions in the organization.,

• Facilitate the Affiliate Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, driving cross functional and senior management alignment - to deliver robust forecasts and maintain health inventory levels. This includes execution of pre-S&OP + S&OP process, combining all inputs to generate a consensus SKU-by-SKU volume forecast and managing supply escalations as appropriate.


• Responsible for demand and replenishment processes for the affiliate - using planning tools and working with supply partners to manage the inbound supply chain from supplier to the affiliate, including but not limited to freight and customs clearance + creating and managing Purchase Orders.


• Effectively use tools and metrics to optimize inventory health and minimize inventory exposures as well as performing inventory management tasks such as inventory reconciliation, cycle counts and investigation on discrepancies; arrange write-offs in a timely manner as needed.


• Provide direction to 3PLs, freight brokers and freight forwarders for priority execution needs, partnering with Transport/Intercompany Services team to ensure timely supply of product.


• Build and maintain effective cross-functional relationships with Local Business Leaders, Global Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Quality, Finance, and other key stakeholders.


• Implement, review and improve processes to achieve affiliate supply chain targets related to forecast accuracy, missed sales value, inventory losses.


• Support the organization as required managing the launch of new products, as well as managing changes due to regulatory / legal / manufacturing reasons. There will also be a requirement to support improvement and development projects as appropriate.
  
  Record of success in supply chain, distribution or logistics management.


• Demonstrable ability to work in a matrix organization: "lead by collaboration".


• Good ownership, communication, presentation and interpersonal skills with ability to interact and influence across all areas of the business, including senior management.


• Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to work independently and handle competing priorities + multiple stakeholders.


• Excellent analytical, problem solving and organizational skills + the ability to work well as part of a multifunctional team.


• Intermediate/advanced user in standard logistics/ERP software, and MS Office suite (highlighting MS Excel).


• Fluent in written and spoken English.


Preferred:

• University Degree/Diploma in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain or a Commercial discipline.


• Recognized Supply Chain qualification (e.g. APICS and/or CIPS certifications).


• Supply Chain experience in Animal Health industry.


• SAP ERP & MS Excel proficient.
  
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As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. We're driven by our vision of 'Food and Companionship Enriching Life' and our approach to sustainability - the Elanco Healthy Purpose - to advance the health of animals, people, the planet and our enterprise.

At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you'll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.

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