Supply Chain Management Expert (m/f/x) SAP IBP

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Supply Chain Management Expert (m/f/x) SAP IBP

Date: 16 Sep 2024

Passion for Innovation. Compassion for Patients.

With over 120 years of experience and more than 17,000 employees in over 20 countries, Daiichi Sankyo is dedicated to discovering, developing, and delivering new standards of care that enrich the quality of life around the world.

In Europe, we focus on two areas: The goal of our Specialty Business is to protect people from cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death in Europe, and help patients who suffer from it to enjoy every precious moment of life. In Oncology, we strive to become a global pharma innovator with competitive advantage, creating novel therapies for people with cancer.

Our European headquarters are in Munich, Germany, and we have affiliates in 13 European countries and Canada.

For our European Supply Chain Management team in our offices in Munich, we are seeking highly qualified candidates to fill the position of
 

Supply Chain Management Expert (m/f/x) SAP IBP

The position:

The Supply Chain Management Expert (m/f/x) SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) is responsible for optimizing and enhancing supply chain processes using SAP IBP. This role involves analyzing, designing, and implementing effective supply chain strategies, ensuring seamless SAP IBP integration, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive efficiency and performance improvements.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of SAP IBP modules, including Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Inventory Optimization, and S&OP (Sales and Operations Planning)
• Align SAP IBP with supply chain strategies and configure/ customize it in collaboration with IT to meet business needs
• Analyze and optimize supply chain processes
• Develop and implement best practices for demand forecasting, inventory management, and supply planning
• Monitor KPIs and generate reports to track process effectiveness
• Work with cross-functional teams to integrate and align supply chain activities
• Facilitate meetings and workshops for requirement gathering and issue resolution related to SAP IBP
• Communicate with stakeholders to ensure understanding and support of initiatives
• Provide training and support to end-users and key stakeholders on SAP IBP functionalities and best practices
• Develop training materials and documentation
• Troubleshoot and resolve SAP IBP-related issues
• Stay updated with supply chain trends and SAP IBP advancements
• Identify opportunities for innovation and drive continuous improvement initiatives

Personal skills and professional experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Information Technology, or related field. A Master’s degree is a plus
• Several years (minimum 5 years) proven experience working in supply chain management, focusing on SAP IBP implementation and optimization
• SAP IBP certification or other relevant certifications are highly desirable
• In-depth knowledge of SAP IBP
• Proficiency in supply chain planning and Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills
• Hands-on mentality, effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Good networking skills with internal and external stakeholders
• High degree of independence, flexibility, and resilience
• Willingness to travel as needed
• Fluency in written and spoken German and English

Why work with us?

Working at Daiichi Sankyo is more than just a job – it is your chance to make a difference and change patients’ lives for the better. We can only achieve this ambitious goal together. That is why we foster a culture of mutual respect and continuous learning, with a strong commitment to inclusion and diversity. Here, you will have the opportunity to grow, think boldly, and contribute your ideas. If you have a proactive mindset and passion for addressing the needs of patients, we eagerly await your application.