Commercial Supply Chain Associate Iberia

Education : EQUIVALENTEXPERIENCE

**As a leading global animal health company, Elanco delivers innovative products and services to improve the health of pets and farm animals around the world because we believe making animals' lives better, makes life better. Since 1954, we have provided solutions that support veterinarians, farmers and pet owners to advance our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life. Elanco's promise to employees: Together, we foster an inclusive culture where everyone can make a difference, encouraging ownership, growth and well-being.**

As a leading global animal health company, Elanco delivers innovative products and services to improve the health of pets and farm animals around the world because we believe making animals' lives better, makes life better. Since 1954, we have provided solutions that support veterinarians, farmers and pet owners to advance our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life. Elanco's promise to employees. Together, we foster an inclusive culture where everyone can make a difference, encouraging ownership, growth and well-being. Three reasons why you should explore career opportunities at Elanco: Purpose, Potential and our People.

The Commercial Supply Chain Associate for Iberia Elanco affiliate team is a key position for delivering superior customer value and enabling the organization to deliver improving business results. The CSCA leads the S&OP and forecasting cycle for the affiliate - and is a strong communicator at all levels and with multiple functions in the organization.

The CSCA works with the Sales, Marketing, Finance and Demand Analyst teams to understand brand / SKU strategy and develop robust demand plans - which in turn ensure effective supply to meet the affiliate business requirements.

**ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS**
- Lead the Affiliate Sales & Operations Planning (**S&OP**) process, driving cross functional and senior management alignment - to deliver robust forecasts and maintain health inventory levels
- Responsible for **demand and replenishment** processes for the affiliate - using planning tools and working with supply partners to manage the inbound supply chain from supplier to the affiliate
- Effectively use tools and metrics to optimize** inventory health** and minimize inventory exposures as well as performing inventory management tasks
- Provide direction to 3PLs, freight brokers and freight forwarders for priority execution needs, partnering with Intercompany Services team to ensure timely supply of product.
- Build and maintain effective **cross-functional relationships** with Local Business Leaders, Global Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Quality, Finance, and other key stakeholders.
- Implement, review and improve processes to achieve affiliate supply chain targets related to forecast accuracy, missed sales value, inventory losses.
- Support the organization as required managing the launch of new products, as well as managing changes due to regulatory / legal / manufacturing reasons.

**MAIN REQUIREMENTS**

**Mandatory**:

- Record of success in supply chain, distribution or logistics management.
- Demonstrable ability to lead in a matrix organization: “lead by collaboration”.
- Good communication, presentation and interpersonal skills with ability to interact and influence across all areas of the business, including senior management.
- Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to work independently and handle competing priorities + multiple stakeholders.
- Excellent analytical, problem solving and organizational skills + the ability to work well as part of a multifunctional team.
- University Degree/Diploma in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain or a Commercial discipline.
- Proficient in standard logistics/ ERP software.
- Fluent in written and spoken English and Spanish preferred, Portuguese is a plus.

**Preferred**:

- Supply Chain experience in Animal Health industry
- Recognized Supply Chain qualification (e.g. CPIM)
- SAP proficient (R3 & APO)

Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status