Analyst, Supply Chain

Description

SUMMARY:

Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc. is seeking a candidate with in-depth understanding of the pharmaceutical supply chain process with exceptional analytical skills and a strong business acumen. They use interpersonal and problem-solving skills to gather information from different departments to recommend ways of improving the supply chain. Supply Chain Analyst will be responsible for procurement of materials, consensus demand plan, inventory planning, and management of finished goods and logistics coordination along with understanding and responding to customer query as per DSCSA guidelines. The position will report directly to the Director, Supply Chain & Logistics. This exciting opening offers the candidate the opportunity to be a part of a professional, customer-focused, pharmaceutical company with a competitive salary and full benefits package.

Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc. is a globally integrated generic pharmaceutical company with a focus on providing high service, quality, and affordable products. Our US leadership, which has over 60 years of US generic market experience, understands the customer’s business which allows Zydus the ability to provide unique models to help drive their customer’s success. Our parent company, Zydus Cadila, has a large presence in global markets, including relationships with many top tier international pharmaceutical companies. Based on a manufacturing and development history that spans over 50 years, it is the 4th largest pharmaceutical company in India.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Create Purchase order for FG, RM, consumable materials, and services for the department, and address any questions during the PO approval process to external / internal stake holder.

· Able to process GRN, Invoices and coordinate with finance team for supplier payment and PPV process.

· Communicate price changes and / or discrepancies and determine financial impact.

· Minimize the impact of supplier shortages by proactively identifying and resolving potential material supply issues, timely communication, collaborating with Supply Chain for inventory build, and proper escalation.

· Prioritize savings opportunities and take a unified approach with our various vendors located globally or regionally to get the lowest possible total cost to deliver cost savings.

· Contact carriers and support the Supply Chain Logistics department for inbound and outbound scheduling as well.

· Work closely with the Accounting and Customer Service Departments to investigate shipment incidents resulting in customer complaints and/or the issuance of credit memos.

· Provides data and participates in the planning process and the supply review meetings.

· Support data analysis and ad-hoc reporting, summarizing, and presenting data in meaningful ways to all levels of the organization.

· Work Cross functionally and establish relationships and manage communication across the organization.

· Perform other related duties and ad hoc responsibilities as required.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS – SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS:

· Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner both verbally and in writing.

· Ability to utilize ERP information and analyze results.

· Strong computer skills, including strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) is required.

· Ability to handle multiple priorities with short timelines.

· Desire to work in a collaborative team environment.

· Extremely strong accuracy and attention to detail.

· Experience in SAP tool will be added advantage.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

· Bachelor's degree in Supply chain, Finance, Business Administration, Management, or related business major.

· Requires a minimum of 1 to 3 years’ experience as data analyst in the field of Supply chain / Pharmaceutical industry.

TRAVEL:

· Limited

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This is an office-based position, located in our office in Pennington, NJ. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the individual is:

· Frequently required to sit and/or stand, walk, talk, and hear.

· Ability to sit at a computer for an extended period of time.

· Vision ability requirements include clarity of visions at 20 inches or less due to computer work.

· Moderate noise (i.e., background noise due to computers, phone, printers, and light hallway traffic).

· Constantly required to use hands and fingers to operate office machines and equipment.

· Frequently required to reach with hands and arms. Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, and crouch.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.