Senior Sales & Operations Planning Manager
International Operations – Zurich
Ready to shape supply chain strategies that reach millions of patients across the globe, where your decisions directly impact patient access to life‑saving treatments?
Your new role
As our Senior S&OP Manager, you'll serve as the critical bridge between commercial ambitions and supply chain capabilities, ensuring that patients receive their treatments without interruption. You'll drive demand and supply planning strategies that balance operational efficiency with the urgent need to serve 35 million patients daily across 194 countries.
Responsibilities
* Align commercial and supply chain functions to create unified operational strategies that support business growth across diverse markets
* Coordinate timely product launches in collaboration with commercial and supply teams and actively drive LCM discussions
* Support regions and affiliates to develop bias‑controlled demand forecasts that ensure product availability while optimizing inventory efficiency
* Facilitate inventory levels strategically to prevent stockouts and overstocking, directly impacting patient access and operational costs
* Collaborate with cross‑functional stakeholders including marketing, regulatory, finance, and global supply chain teams to achieve shared objectives
* Implement sustainable supply chain practices that reduce waste and carbon footprint while maintaining operational excellence
* Analyze market trends and patient needs to inform strategic decision‑making and adapt quickly to changing conditions
* Provide expert guidance to colleagues and represent S&OP in cross‑departmental and external engagements
Your new department
As part of International Operations, you will join our largest operational unit. Covering 194 countries and 95% of the world’s population, more than 18 000 of us work passionately to serve 35 million patients each day.
Your skills & qualifications
* Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in supply chain, S&OP, or related fields, with demonstrated expertise in demand and supply planning
* Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Engineering or a related field (master’s degree is preferred)
* Proven ability to facilitate cross‑functional collaboration, working effectively with commercial, regulatory, and supply chain teams to achieve shared goals
* Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to interpret market trends, patient needs, and operational data to drive decision‑making
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, enabling you to build relationships and influence outcomes across diverse teams and cultures
* Independence and autonomy in managing complex tasks, with the confidence to make critical decisions and provide guidance to colleagues
* Understanding of sustainable supply chain practices and a commitment to reducing environmental impact
We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.
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