Supply Planner

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic professional for our entity in St Gallen or Zurich. You come with a certain supply chain background and are you passionate about the pharma industry? Then we are looking for you as:
Supply Planner (m/w/d) 100%

Your tasks:

- Assess, design, and optimize the supply chain of new and established products, in alignment with internal as well as external partnersManage and execute NPI projects/Launches professionally and according to agreed timelines
- Lead and/or contribute to other SC projects, initiatives, and optimizations
- Closely align Supply Chain setup
- and structure-related topics with key strategies and functions, i.e. CMO / sourcing strategy, Global Supply & Demand Operations Strategy, regulatory strategy, commercial operations, etc.
- Own the product(s) and SC stream(s) for key and / or new businesses
- Build and manage mutually beneficial relationships with strategic partners (both customers and suppliers / manufacturers); support, safeguard, and contribute to successful strategic alliances
- Communicate effectively to senior management and other stakeholders on supply chain matters for the respective businesses
- Share appropriate information between affected parties on business planning including forecasting, in-market sales, stock levels, market / demand trends; identify and resolve supply constraints; drive business planning improvements
- Proactively align supply & commercial strategy with commercial operations responsible for the respective products & partnerships
- Lead or contribute to contract negotiations in collaboration with commercial teams & alliance management, and aligned with Global Supply Chain leadership
- Engender cross-functional operational support for the affected projects including resource commitment
- Manage projects according to clearly defined milestones and using PMP methodologies, e.g., stage & gate
- Ensure compliant supply of products, information and capital, in accordance to the contractual obligations and agreements with partners
- Integrate seamlessly across involved functions and delegate operational tasks accordingly; ensure a smooth & flawless transition from launch phase to regular commercial operations
- Conduct or support supply chain analyses such as Long-Term-Planning
- Ensure correct invoicing according to agreements
- Represent SCM at Global Brand Team meetings and/or other strategic meetings for the product(s)
- Additional tasks as may be required by the function

Your profile:

- University Degree in International Management or Supply Chain ManagementMinimum 3 years of experience in a relevant Supply Chain Function (e.g., Planning, Customer Service and Operations, Demand Management)
- Minimum 3 years of experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry or other relevant experience in a highly regulated industry may be considered
- Proven project management skills
- Fluent in English (written and verbally), German is an advantage
- GMP / GDP experience is an advantage
- Proficiency in use of ERP systems (e.g. SAP 4HANA) and MS Office products is an advantage

**About Us**:
**Vifor Pharma Group** is a global pharmaceuticals company. It aims to become the global leader in iron deficiency and
nephrology.
The company is a partner of choice for pharmaceuticals and innovative patient-focused solutions across iron, dialysis, nephrology and rare conditions. Vifor Pharma Group strives to help patients around the world with severe, chronic and rare diseases lead better, healthier lives. It specializes in strategic global partnering, in-licensing and developing, manufacturing and marketing pharmaceutical products for precision patient care. Vifor Pharma Group holds a leading position in all its core business activities and includes the companies: Vifor Pharma, Sanifit Therapeutics, and Vifor Fresenius Medical Care Renal Pharma (a joint company with Fresenius Medical Care).
Vifor Pharma Group is headquartered in Switzerland, and listed on the Swiss Stock Exchange (SIX Swiss Exchange, VIFN, ISIN: CH0364749348).

**What you can expect of us**:

- As we work to support patients, we also take care for our employees’ professional and personal growth and well-being. We show appreciation and recognition through attractive benefits that will enhance your life, develop you, empower you to grow, and create your own career journey with us.
Including:

- Open, safe and inclusive culture that fosters creativity and unleashes individual potential, whether in laboratories, manufacturing sites, in the field, or offices
- Learning opportunities that enhances your skill set focused on business and personal effectiveness, leadership and management skills, and much more
- Flexible workplace environment, home office opportunities, competitive vacation entitlement
- Attractive financial participation schemes, adapted regionally, that provide employees with additional security for every life situation, including: Pension plans,
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