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Supply Chain Lead

Petah Tikva, Central District
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The 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.

Job ID R0165906 Date posted 10/22/2025 Location Petah Tikva, Central District

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Job Description

Takeda is an industry-leading, global pharmaceutical company with an unwavering dedication to putting patients at the center of everything we do. We live our values of Takeda-ism – Integrity, Fairness, Honesty, and Perseverance – and are united by our mission to strive towards Better Health and a Brighter Future for people worldwide through leading innovation in medicine. Here, everyone matters and you will be a vital contributor to our inspiring, bold mission. At Takeda, you will make an impact on people’s lives – including your own.

ROLE OBJECTIVE
Supply & Demand lead is responsible for the management of Takeda Israel supply and logistics

ACCOUNTABILITIES
•    Lead and continuously improve the Demand Planning/Forecasting processes for all locally distributed finished products, including gathering information, observe sales trends, leadership of Adhoc Brand forecast review meetings
•    Accountable for supply assurance and inventory planning:, continuously monitor inventory levels and supply plan, proactively identify and coordinate with global SC to mitigate supply risks.
•    Proactively work to minimize write-offs
•    Serve as focal point between many interfaces within the organisation: Regulatory, Quality, Market Access, marketing, Finance and global SC
•    Lead and support projects related to process improvements, system implementations, company integration and business strategy.
•    Take part in S&OP meetings (internal, external)
•    Lead new product launch process, drive cross-functional alignment
•    Work with multiple, complex global interfaces.
•    Monitor the 4PL’s operational performance and compliance against agreed service levels and implement required corrective actions when necessary.
•    Responsible for month end closing process (logistics related), manage reconciliation process, analysis and annual physical inventory activities

SKILLS and COMPETENCIES

  • B.A in economy , business Administration, logistics management , industrial engineering & management or similar qualification

  • At least 3 years of experience in supply chain, and/or logistics environment

  • SAP experience strongly preferred

  • High level of analytical skills; problem-solving, prioritize multiple tasks in an efficient

  • Effective manner and communicate with all levels of management

  • Hands-on personality, high attention to details capability

  • Ability to work efficiently under pressure.

  • Proactive, business partnering oriented with a can-do attitude.

Personal skills:

  • Strong business acumen with sense of prioritization and Problem solving ability/mentality

  • Solid communicator with strong influential skills including Inquisitive/questioning thinking

  • Prepared to challenge accepted thinking/current methods with high Inclusiveness and understanding to educate and drive a change in the organizational mindset

  • Cross-functional collaborator as well as a strong team player attitude

  • "Hands on" mentality & ‘can do’ attitude

  • Highly analytical thinking

Takeda is an equal opportunity employer - At our heart are committed colleagues. We offer interested people numerous opportunities and strongly believe in and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion. As a company, we offer roles based on merit, welcoming candidates of any gender, age, religious belief, race, ethnic origin, or disability. Our team is growing, and for this, we need bright minds with creativity and flexibility – what talent do you have?

Locations

Petach Tikva, Israel

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time
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Success profile

What makes a successful team member within EUCAN at Takeda?

  • Agile
  • Analytical
  • Enthusiastic
  • 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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  • About Takeda At Takeda, there is an unwavering commitment to putting patients first, and to creating a workplace that is underpinned by empowerment and focused on diversity, collaboration and steadfast values.
  • Europe & Canada Business Unit Takeda in Europe and Canada (EUCAN) is delivering leading innovations in oncology, gastroenterology and rare diseases to provide better health and a brighter future for patients.

Working at Takeda

  • Inclusion

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  • Collaboration

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  • Innovation

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  • Top Workplace

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  • Work-Life

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    Through trust and respect, you will have genuine support from leaders, managers, and colleagues to do your best work.

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