NovartisSupply Chain Manager (m/f/d)
Novartis is hiring a Supply Chain Manager (m/f/d). It pays €78k-€117k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Novartis.
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- Little AI ●○○○ is how Level rates this role: aI is not part of the work.
- The posting mentions SAP S 4hana, supply chain management and production planning among its tools and skills.
- Level classes it as a mid-level role.
- Novartis has 843 other open roles on Level.
- Posted within the past week.
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Manage end-to-end supply chain operations, demand planning, and production alignment for a pharmaceutical site using SAP S/4HANA.
Salary Range:
78.200,00 € - 117.200,00 €
Job Description Summary
#LI-OnsiteLocation: Halle (Saale), Germany
Relocation Support: This role is based in Halle (Saale), Germany. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.
Ready to shape how customer demand becomes production reality? As Supply Chain Manager, you will play a central role in building the supply chain setup for the German market, bringing together customer and market insights, aligning them with the global Supply Chain organization, and translating demand into effective production plans for our radiopharmaceutical site in Halle. Working with SAP S/4HANA, you will connect customer needs with site capacity, materials and operational priorities. This is an excellent development opportunity for someone who wants broad ownership, close exposure to both global and site teams, and the chance to make a visible impact as the business grows.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and strengthen Supply Chain capabilities at the Halle site.
- Drive Supply Chain excellence and continuously improve performance from procurement through delivery.
- Create integrated supply plans, aligning production and logistics requirements.
- Translate customer and market demand into effective site production plans.
- Optimize backup dose planning to achieve customer service targets while minimizing waste.
- Lead the site Supply Chain risk management process.
- Optimize warehousing, distribution and transportation activities.
- Manage supplier agreements in collaboration with Global Procurement.
- Manage the site Supply Chain budget and related expenses.
- Lead and contribute to cross-functional and international projects.
Essential Requirements
- University degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Life Sciences or another relevant field.
- Broad Supply Chain experience across customer demand, order management and production planning, ideally gained across different Supply Chain roles.
- Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills, with the ability to adapt quickly in a dynamic production environment.
- Experience working closely with production teams and translating customer demand into actionable production plans.
- Fluent English and at least basic German for daily operational collaboration.
- Experience in the radiopharmaceutical or pharmaceutical industry is a strong advantage.
Benefits & Rewards
At Novartis, we’re committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen.
Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role: € 78,200 to € 117,200
The base salary offered is determined based on gender-neutral objectives, such as relevant skills, competencies and experience in accordance with the Novartis pay setting policy and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically.
In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters.
The rewards of being part of our team go far beyond base pay and incentives. We also offer a variety of competitive benefits in kind to help you thrive personally and professionally, such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and global recognition programs. In addition, we provide flexible and hybrid working options, where possible, and minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave.
Pay equity is a fundamental principle of our employment policy and reflects our commitment to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment that treats all employees with dignity and respect, as outlined in our Code of Ethics.
Read our brochure to learn more about our global total rewards offering: https://www.novartis.com/sites/novartis_com/files/novartis-life-handbook.pdf
Note: Benefits and compensation may vary by country and are subject to local legal requirements, including provisions of collective bargaining agreements where applicable. A full overview of your compensation package, including any relevant collective bargaining agreement details applicable to your role based on your employment location and Novartis employer entity, will be communicated separately to you during the application process.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.
Skills Desired
Data Analytics, Emotional Resilience, Inventory Management, Master Data, Operational Excellence, Order Management, Risk Management, SAP Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Supply Chain Planning (SCP), Transportation And LogisticsHow we rate this
Supply Chain Manager (m/f/d) at Novartis rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.
Little AI. AI is not part of the work.
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- Tell me about a project where supply chain management was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where production planning was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where demand forecasting was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where logistics was part of your work. What did you do?
- Walk me through how you've used SAP S 4hana in your day-to-day work.
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- List these exact terms on your resume: Supply Chain Management, Production Planning, Demand Forecasting, Logistics, and SAP S 4hana. An applicant tracking system matches the wording, not the idea.
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