Supply Chain & Demand Planning Business Partner
Madrid, MadridThe Europe & Canada (EUCAN) Business unit supports Takeda's mission at a regional level and as the leader in rare diseases and specialty care, we champion better health and a brighter future for patients, healthcare providers and our people.
Across the EUCAN BU, patients come first in every decision we make. We develop strategic partnerships which deliver value for society and create a culture within which our people can thrive and reach their full potential.
Our mission is to empower and enable our people to fulfill their potential by embracing diversity and creating a high-performance, collaborative working environment. In the EUCAN region integrity is one of our key values. We put patients, trust and reputation before business and this is one of the main reasons why our people choose to work here.
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Job Description
The Supply Chain & Demand Planner Iberia will manage the Supply Chain systems and processes for the cluster.
The individual will be responsible for ensuring all relevant Supply Chain systems and processes are appropriately developed, maintained and improved, including demand forecasting, supply of product to the markets, new product launch, recalls, management of customers, customer complaints, order processing, inventory management & reconciliation, and day to day management of 3PL & Customs agents.
Will be responsible for communicating Supply and Demand information to Supply Chain in a timely manner and liaising appropriately with QA, Regulatory Affairs, Commercial and other relevant functions to resolve supply issues.
The Supply Chain & Demand Planner Iberia will manage Supply Chain audit readiness for the cluster in coordination with Quality and Finance.
Responsible for the timely completion of goals and objectives.
Product Supply/ Logistics
Working with the Regional/Cluster Supply Chain leaders to ensure reliable supply of Product to Customer and Patient
Manage Demand Forecast process for Cluster and drive S&OP process for the cluster
Work with Global Supply Chain to ensure uninterrupted supply of product to Cluster inventory
Manage local inventories and liaise with production/distribution planning
Monitor performance and manage the daily operations with the local logistics partner
Team member in launch execution teams representing Cluster to manage launch of new products.
Support Cluster input to Tender Management.
Develop a strong working relationship with the internal and external stakeholders and take the lead in driving the projects towards the agreed goals, organizing processes, implementing direct effective actions, monitoring and presenting results and achievements;
Identify strategies for operational savings and value capture opportunities;
Continuous Improvement / Process and Systems
Regional/Cluster lead for new system and process implementation
Assemble/lead cross functional teams/sub-teams to resolve systemic and systematic network issues across various areas of technical and life cycle complexity that ultimately support product in the market where poor decisions impact brand availability and Shire sales.
Lead projects in support of continuous improvement of systems and processes
Logistic Support
Manage Customer Support systems to ensure availability and reliability.
Manage Regional/Cluster Logistics processes in support of reliable supply of product to Customer and Patient
Manage Internal and External Reporting as required to support compliant reliable supply of product to Customer and Patient
Manage interface with key Distribution partners.
Issue Purchase Orders for Logistics Services;
Review invoices issued by Service Providers, including cost of 3PL; Project management and execution;
Takeda Principles and Standards
Act according to Compliance, Ethical codes and Legal standards.
Ensure that Patient-Trust-Reputation-Business (PTRB) principles guide the planning and decision-making process. Promote, encourage and demonstrate commitment to Takeda-ism philosophy and values acting as role model driving a culture of integrity and speak up.
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Madrid, SpainWorker Type
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What makes a successful team member within EUCAN at Takeda?
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- Ambitious
- Collaborative
- Entrepreneurial
Believe in your own ability to do things you want to do. If you do that, things will happen.

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