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Responsibilities

This role is responsible for all supply chain activities related to the support of external manufacturing as defined in the Global Contract Manufacturing Standards where Manufacturing is responsible for Supply Chain management.

The role acts as process leader of Supply Chain for one or more Contract Manufacturer (CM) relationships. The role is a member of the Joint Process Team (JPT) and has responsibility for the oversight across the supply chain for supply of Lilly products from the CM. This CM partner could provide packaging, drug products and/or drug substance services.

The Supply Chain Associate is responsible, in line with OSSCE standards, for forecast, planning, data maintenance, capacity management, order management (where applicable) and sharing information with key stakeholders.

Demonstrated understanding of Lilly Supply Chain processes and systems is needed.

Key Objectives/Deliverables:

+ Support on-going CM Operations by providing technical oversight into the Joint Process Team.

+ The Supply Chain Associate in the process team has proficient knowledge with regards to the supply chain of finish/semifinished products and/or raw material and components within the scope of the process team including:

+ Review product demand and develop monthly demand consolidation and forecasts.

+ Partner with the Supply Chain team to drive an appropriate S&OP process with the CM and manage inputs into Lilly internal S&OP processes.

+ Manage supply, batch release and shipment schedules to ensure supply meets customer needs and CM functions can plan appropriate resources.

+ Define, track, and ensure customer service targets for products are set and met.

+ Use OSSCE processes and metrics to analyze supply chain performance, define root causes, drive improvement, and maintain OSSCE Class A performance.

+ Track, prepare, and present customer service metrics to drive results and identify improvement areas.

+ Work with CMs to monitor and agree on appropriate schedules to meet Lilly purchase order due dates.

+ Communicate supply issues to JPT Leader and CM’s and Operations Team, when appropriate.

+ Partner with the Supply Chain team to drive an appropriate S&OP process with the CM and manage inputs into Lilly internal S&OP processes.

+ The Supply Chain Associate is responsible for Inventory Management

+ Monitor inventory levels of raw materials for supply requirements.

+ Lead the inventory target creation, review, and performance of slow-moving obsolete inventory.

+ Work with internal customers and CMs related to forecast accuracy, inventory management, and supply chain issues. Ensure proper coordination between Lilly networks, the required components, and the product suppliers.

Procurement:

+ Serve as a liaison with Global Procurement, Global Materials, Suppliers, Manufacturing, and/or Service Providers for procurement coordination.

+ Perform tasks in SAP (e.g. Create Purchase Orders, review inventory, manage procurement master data requests).

+ The Supply Chain Associate in the joint process team should provide support to management of daily operations by:

+ Support/own investigations for deviations in the JPTs as required

+ Support/owns responsible for change control in the JPTs as required

+ Initiate trouble tickets/changes related to materials and/or SAP system; work with team members to resolve issues and implement changes.

+ Assist Quality personnel in the timely completion of, SCR Quality Agreement, as necessary.

+ Assist to the CMs and Quality on the preparation of any audit from Lilly (GQAAC) or any external agency that impact Lilly products.

+ Owning change controls for SKUs additions and deletions.

+ Management of Lilly supplied materials/components (if applicable).

+ Responsible for the creation and maintenance of the manufacturing Responsibilities Document (MRD) where applicable.

Relationship with CMO:

+ Make regular communication with and visits to External Manufacturers to ensure current awareness of their operations and to maintain a strong working relationship with External Manufacturers, and the local affiliate if necessary.

+ Identify any training needs with the External Manufacturer for supply chain systems or processes. Arrange and conduct training during site visits if necessary.

+ Assist local affiliate with management of their product portfolio as required.

Technical Transfer Projects:

+ Supply Chain will participate in Technical Transfer Project as required.

+ Collaborate with Technical Project Manager to ensure the appropriate supply chain and governance through the business processes.

+ Inform Supply Chain Leadership about project status, issues, etc. Identifying issues root case and recommended action plans to solve them and avoid recurrences related to supply chain.

Continuous Improvement Activities:

+ Assist in improvement of business practices in SAP and supplier performance.

+ Participate in implementation of future Lilly business system releases and related process updates.

+ Report metrics and develop action plans for improvements.

+ Participate in Supplier assessments.

+ Conduct product supply risk assessments and develop action plans to mitigate supply disruption.

Relationships:

+ All functions at the contract manufacturers especially Supply chain contacts and leadership.

+ All relevant functions at the Lilly Geneva office, Kinsale- IHL, Shared Service Centers (as required).

+ Supply chain functions at customer locations and Lilly supplying sites (e.g. Lilly finishing sites, API or semi-finished suppliers and affiliates where appropriate).

+ All relevant functions within Dry External Manufacturing and Supply Chain functions

Basic Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s Degree required

+ 3+ years' experience in master scheduling or supply chain role within manufacturing environment

Additional Skills/Preferences:

+ Ability to represent Eli Lilly’s mission, policies and practices in a positive, professional, and ethical manner and to influence CMs.

+ Good understanding of Lilly Planning tools and systems (e.g. SAP, Kinaxis)

+ A good understanding of cGMPs.

+ Good communication skills, especially attention to detail in written procedures and protocol development.

+ High degree of curiosity, critical thinking and problem-solving skills

+ High learning agility.

+ Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, able to work effectively in a team environment.

+ Capability to work in a virtual and complex environment.

+ Willingness to travel.

Additional Information

Some travel required (5-10%) primarily in US.

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the job requirements at the time it was prepared. The job requirements of any position may change over time and may include additional responsibilities not specifically described in the job description. For GMP purposes, the job description should be updated for significant changes. As always, you should consult with your supervisor regarding your actual job responsibilities and any related duties that may be required for the position.

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Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is

$57,750 - $129,800

Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.

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