Group Senior Expert Supply Chain Management (m/f/d) - Planning Operations - Center of Excellence

Become part of a vital chain and contribute to our common goal of making people’s lives better. Octapharma is one of the largest human protein manufacturers in the world, developing and producing medicines sourced from human plasma and human cell lines. We are a privately-owned company, where the warmth of family meets the scale of a global organisation.

With over 1600 employees, the Octapharma site in Vienna is the largest production site, and successful research and development location.

Within our Center of Excellence, energy and ambition are key drivers of operational excellence and strategic innovation in supply chain planning. As a Group Senior Expert in SCM, you will challenge the status quo, implement best practices, foster cross-functional collaboration, and leverage new technologies—all to maximize efficiency and achieve measurable impact.

Your main tasks and responsibilities

• Serve as key user for Kinaxis planning systems across four main areas: plasma, production, packaging, and supply & replenishment planning within the Global Supply Chain
• Orchestrate SC community meetings for your area of responsibility to facilitate exchange and learning, provide updates on initiatives, and drive discussions on improvements, harmonization, and innovation activities, considering current SC trends and benchmarks
• Collaborate with team-sites/ cross functional to identify process inefficiencies and recommend improvements
• Identify and implement initiatives as project manager, leading change with a clear focus on impact and efficiency
• Define, track, and analyze KPIs to monitor performance and process adherence within your area of responsibility
• Stay ahead of the curve by continuously exploring trends, inspiring with outside-in perspectives and implementing new technologies that enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness, including automation
• Act as a change agent, driving teams and engaging wit teams/stakeholders to challenge the status quo, be creative, as well as embracing new ways of working

Your expertise and ideal skill set

• Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in SC in a multinational environment, preferably within the pharmaceutical industry
• Good understanding of E2E SC and expert knowledge in Planning
• Demonstrated success leading projects, complemented by a project management certification (e.g., PMP)
• High level of computer literacy in MS Office, particularly Excel and Power BI, as well as experience with SAP and Kinaxis
• Fluency in English is required; German is an advantage
• Design thinking, innovation methodologies, and change management expertise are a plus
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities, combined with excellent communication skills
• Showcased ability to challenge existing processes and introduce innovative approaches
• Willingness to travel up to 10%

You will thrive in this role if you can learn on the fly, think creatively with a clear sense of vision and purpose, and turn ideas into results through well-designed processes and systems.

Your department - where you make an impact

• We, the Group Supply Chain Unit, cover the full value chain: from supply management (including plasma) to customer delivery, from production planning to invoicing and from data ownership to continuous improvement. In Supply Chain, excellence in service is the result of well-established processes and standards, advanced planning, and the dedicated execution of a highly skilled team.

• Our team is divided into the following departments: Strategic Planning, Order Management, Procurement and Center of Excellence.

Thrive with us

• Company restaurant & meal subsidy
• Training & further education
• Health promotion
• Parking spaces and good public transport connections
• Company and team events
  
  

Enjoy these attractive benefits! You can find all offers here: Benefits

The minimum gross salary according to the collective agreement (chemical industry) is EUR 4,270.14 based on 38 hours per week (full-time). As we strive to offer a salary that reflects your individual profile and qualifications, there is a willingness to pay above the minimum salary.

It´s in our blood

We live diversity and stand for equal opportunities as an employer! We therefore look forward to receiving your application - regardless of age, gender, origin, sexual orientation, and religion.

Do you have any questions? Then get in touch with your contact person.

Larissa Amling

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