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Position Description:

The Supply Chain Manager will report to the Supply Chain Director. This role will demonstrate the knowledge and capability of supply chain principles and techniques as well as an in-depth knowledge of local markets in order to meet Elanco business objectives. Key success factors include an attention to detail, excellent communication skills, business acumen, data analytics and problem-solving, and strong interpersonal skills.

Functions, Duties, Tasks:

• Responsible for execution of applicable cluster/affiliate S& OP meetings to drive alignment between key stakeholders around demand management, product supply, and inventory levels; includes execution of pre-S& OP and S& OP process, obtain and understand statistical forecasts, and entering consensus forecasts; manage supply escalations appropriately

• Participate in product launch activities including geoexpansion launch calls, ensuring accurate forecasts for launches, and tracking sales vs forecast for initial 6-12 months post launch in order to provide recommendations for inventory strategy shifts; complete write-offs as needed

• Responsible for demand and replenishment processes for the cluster/affiliate including booking Goods Receipts, adjusting replenishment orders in SAP, understanding critical inflection points and prioritization for supply changes and partnering with key stakeholders to mitigate risk and maximize revenue

• 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; perform write-offs in a timely manner as needed

• Build and maintain effective cross-functional relationships with business leaders, Global Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Quality, Finance, and other key stakeholders

Minimum Qualification (education, experience and/or training, required certifications):

• Knowledge and detailed understanding of SAP, especially around Demand and Replenishment processes

• Understanding of Supply Chain concepts, systems, tools and business processes

• Degree in Supply Chain Management (alternatively, CPIM certified or in progress) or applicable experience

• Strong business/financial acumen and analytical/problem-solving skills

• Self-management and organizational skills

• Excellent communicator, ability to influence broadly

• Interpersonal effectiveness - able to understand different viewpoints and resolve issues in a constructive manner; able to operate successfully in an international, multicultural environment

• Customer focused, flexible and adaptable, persistent in discovering root causes, able to deal with ambiguity and multiple priorities

Additional Preferences:

• Strong communication skills in English (both written and spoken).

• Demonstrated learning agility

• Experience in Manufacturing environment or Supply Chain Operations

• Change mindset: Expected to play a key role in transformational change initiatives in the company (in merger & acquisition integration) but also need to be effective and practical in support of daily business work.

Other Information:

• Work shift: Full time

• Travel: join commercial activities or SC activities per request

Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status