Sr. Specialist, Global Supply Chain AH GSCM
Job Description
Position Overview:
Under the direction of the AH GSCM LoB (Global Supply Chain Management Line of Business) Lead for Technology Solutions, you will play a pivotal role in our manufacturing organization as the GSCM representative for day-to-day business and strategic projects. Your primary focus will be to ensure supply continuity to our markets by securing the relevant capacity across our organization.
This position requires close collaboration with Manufacturing, R&D, Engineering, and Marketing colleagues globally. Success in this role demands a sound understanding of our operations and manufacturing sites, key company business processes, physical and financial product flows, as well as an awareness of regulatory, quality, and technical requirements.
Primary activities include, but are not limited to:
Activity 1: GSCM Project Leadership
Act as the GSCM lead for assigned strategic programs, including New Product Development (NPD)
To provide supply chain expertise, launch readiness planning, and capacity-load analysis
Activity 2: Production Transfer Management
Lead internal production transfer studies
Initiate and present comprehensive business cases through the "Management of Change" (MoC) process
Activity 3: Risk Mitigation & Capacity Planning
Proactively identify potential supply chain risks and bottlenecks using global capacity analyses
Evaluate alternative scenarios and recommend mitigation plans
Activity 4: Strategic Volume Planning
Participate in the development of the annual Centralized Production Plan and the Assumption-Based Review (ABR) across multiple manufacturing sites
Activity 5: Product Phase-In / Phase-Out (PIPO)
Develop and execute transition ("switch") plans for PIPO projects in close partnership with key stakeholders, including manufacturing sites, R&D, Quality, and Master Data teams
Activity 6: Tool Deployment
Support the implementation and deployment of advanced planning tools (e.g., Aera) within the supply chain network
REQUIRED SKILLS
Know-how (ability to)
Data-Driven Mindset: Exceptional analytical skills with a proven track record in complex data manipulation and translating metrics into business insights
Influence & Stakeholder Management: Demonstrated ability to influence peers and senior leadership in a matrix organization without direct hierarchical authority
Problem-Solving: Strong capability to dissect complex operational issues and propose structured, actionable solutions
Knowledges
Education: B.S. degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, or a related field (Advanced degree is a plus)
Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in supply chain management, logistics, production planning, or manufacturing operations
Systems Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of ERP systems (SAP preferred) and advanced planning tools. APICS certification (CPIM/CSCP) is highly desirable
Languages: Fluent in English (written and spoken) is mandatory for this global rôle
Required Skills:
Adaptability, Adaptability, Analytical Thinking, APICS CPIM, Budgeting, Business Acumen, Business Case Development, Business Development, Business Management, Capacity Utilization, Change Control Management, Data Analysis, Demand Forecasting, Detail-Oriented, Enterprise Leadership, Forecasting Models, Influencing Skills, Inventory Analysis, Inventory Management, Logistics Management, Manufacturing Strategies, Master Data, Order Management, Personal Initiative, Planning {+ 9 more}Preferred Skills:
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09/22/2026*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.