Job Description

Pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch: Convatec is a global medical products and technologies company, focused on solutions for the management of chronic conditions, with leading positions in advanced wound care, ostomy care, continence care, and infusion care. With around 10,000 colleagues, we provide our products and services in almost 100 countries, united by a promise to be forever caring. Our solutions provide a range of benefits, from infection prevention and protection of at-risk skin, to improved patient outcomes and reduced care costs. Group revenues in 2022 were over $2 billion. The company is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index (LSE:CTEC).

Convatec is changing. We\xe2\x80\x99re transforming our business, fueled by a fierce determination to improve the lives of millions more customers around the world. Our shared focus, and the sheer drive of our people, are giving us real momentum. They\xe2\x80\x99re also making us a uniquely invigorating place to work. Join us and, whatever your role, you\xe2\x80\x99ll be pushed and challenged every day. You\xe2\x80\x99ll be supported too, empowered to spark and drive change where it matters most. We have a uniquely dynamic, sometimes demanding environment. But if you\xe2\x80\x99re motivated, and as focused on delivering for patients as we are, it\xe2\x80\x99ll bring the very best out in you. You\xe2\x80\x99ll never stand still. And you might just make the biggest impact of your entire career. So, to find out more, please visit our careers site: https://careers.convatec.com
Responsible for long-term supply chain strategies and networks that address capacity issues and production location decisions in support of business goals. Supports business execution of new programs and initiatives that include promotional activities, forecast and coordination for key events, new product launches, and network redesigns. Monitors key sales and operations planning performance indicators, cost-to-serve performance data, and coordinates cross-functional work teams to increase effectiveness of supply chain initiatives. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Manage a team of Region Demand Planners for the Asia Pacific region.
• Responsible for Regional S&OP process.
• Accountable for the Regions Market S&OP\xe2\x80\x99s.
• The demand planning process encompasses liaising with the commercial organisation on requirements to meet business plans and targets, translating market requirements into the demand signal, the balancing and management of inventory and driving the Market and Regional S&OP processes
• This is a critical role within the global and regional supply chain organisation to support the business\xe2\x80\x99s revenue, profit targets and operations targets

Demand Planning and S&OP Process

• Manage the Regions demand plans over the planning horizon driving corrective actions, and reconciliation with the Regional Demand Planning, Financials and Commercial teams.
• Owner of the Regional forecasting tool including all data inputs per the update cycles
• Actively develop the relationship with Regional Commercial and Financial teams to build Regional/Market knowledge over a 5-year horizon. (Strat Planning)
• Own, monitor and publish performance metrics & reports e.g. Business Unit dashboard and status reports. Includes development and maintaining KPI\xe2\x80\x99s.

Inventory Management

• Accountable for finished goods inventory for the Business Units within the Region.
• Review excess inventory and obsolescence and provide re-active and pro-active steps to reduce risk with close coordination with the commercial and financial teams.
• Identify areas for improved efficiency in service and inventory and align SAP parameters accordingly.
• Proactively monitor ageing stock, making recommendations to the Commercial and Supply Planning teams to reduce write offs.

Life Cycle Management

• Accountable for the Business Unit product portfolio, new product launches and end of life activities.
• Accountable for systems being aligned during launch and discontinuation processes.
• Reduce risk by communicating clearly with Commercial teams by identifying deviations from launch or discontinuation plans.

Other

• Drive a continuous mindset within the Regional Demand Planning Team.
• Develop the Regional Demand Planning team to become a High Performing team within the Global Supply Chain.
• Lead and participate on projects including cost savings and continuous improvement projects Regionally and Globally

Travel Requirements

• The position may involve travel up to 25% of the time; international travel is possible. Most trips will include overnight travel.

Working Conditions

• This is an Office based role with Hybrid / Remote working options.

About you Education/Qualifications

• 10 + years in Supply Chain
• 5 + years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in Demand Planning/S&OP role.
• 5 + people management with strong leadership skills.
• Experience in the S&OP process is essential.
• Bachelor\'s degree minimum. Preferably in supply chain, operations management or engineering or equivalent experience
• SAP and SAP IBP modules (or alternative) experience highly preferred \xe2\x80\x93 transactions and reports
• APICS Certification highly preferred (current certification with CPIM or CSCP)
• Expertise in Microsoft Excel is essential

Requirements

• Continuous mindset
• \xe2\x80\x98Can do\xe2\x80\x99 attitude
• Strong analytical skills together with business acumen
• Good communication and collaboration skills. Ability to partner with and influence others without direct authority, build consensus and look for collaboration with people from different departments and all levels
• Highly organized and well prepared
• Proactive attitude and approach to problem solving
• Works independently on complex issues
• Ability to work on tight deadlines and priorities
• Strong listening, influence and negotiation skills

Our ambitions will bring the very best out in you. You will be pushed to aim higher and really own your work. You will be encouraged and supported to make things happen too. It can be challenging. But as the progress you make will help improve the lives og millions, it will be worth it. This is stepping up to a challenge. This is work that\xe2\x80\x99ll move you #LI-CL2
#LI-Hybrid
Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent Convatec A formal recruitment process is required for all our opportunities prior to any offer of employment. This will include an interview confirmed by an official Convatec email address. If you receive a suspicious approach over social media, text message, email or phone call about recruitment at Convatec, do not disclose any personal information or pay any fees whatsoever. If you\xe2\x80\x99re unsure, please contact us at careers@Convatec.com. Equal opportunities Convatec provides equal employment opportunities for all current employees and applicants for employment. This policy means that no one will be discriminated against because of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, nationality, citizenship, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, genetic predisposing characteristics or any other basis prohibited by law. Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives Convatec is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted to any Convatec employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written and signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Convatec. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you. Already a Convatec employee? If you are an active employee at Convatec, please do not apply here. Go to the Career Worklet on your Workday home page and View "Convatec Internal Career Site - Find Jobs". Thank you!