Supply Order Manager

Sandoz continues to go through an exciting and transformative period as a global leader and pioneering provider of sustainable Biosimilar and Generic medicines. As we continue down this new and ambitious path, unique opportunities will present themselves, both professionally and personally.

As a newly independent company we are focused on growth. We see growth as the engine powering everything we want to achieve for patients. It will allow us to innovate & pioneer greater access to high-quality medicines, but we can only do this by bringing the best and the brightest minds together.

As a Supply order manager at Sandoz you will be responsible for the site Master Data processes aimed to ensure accurate and timely creation and maintenance of the master data in the ERP System, in accordance with local and global requirements.

This role can be based in Madrid or Ljubljana.

Your responsibilities will include

• Set up and manage complex local and global master data in a GxP environment, ensuring compliance with Sandoz standards, processes, guidelines, business matrix, and SLA timelines.
• Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the assigned area, supporting data collection and KPI reporting.
• Ensure timely, high-quality, and compliant execution of all logistics processes, including Warehouse and Distribution (W&D).
• Guarantee material availability aligned with the approved production plan and manage daily MRP oversight for all BOM materials, including requirement analysis and purchase order management.
• Own MRP-relevant data and technical specifications in the ERP system, ensuring no overdue purchase orders.
• Manage complaints and returns of purchased items, and lead action plans to improve supplier delivery performance and service level indicators (e.g., OTIF, lead-time violations).
• Provide load-balanced dispatch lists for incoming materials to warehouse and Quality departments, ensuring alignment with production needs.
• Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives across supply chain and logistics operations.
• Report technical complaints, adverse events, or special case scenarios related to Sandoz products within 24 hours of receipt.
• Support processes for returns, rebates, credit/debit notes, and distribution of marketing samples (where applicable).
• Define and prioritize physical deliveries in collaboration with cross-functional teams for third-party customers and cross-unit supplies.
• Act as Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for escalation issues related to assigned customers, facilitating stakeholder engagement and issue resolution.

What you will bring to the role:

• University degree and master in Supply Chain Management
• Sound SAP expertise
• Excel management
• Supply Chain & Logistics :

Supply Chain Management, Supply Planning, Supply Management, Transportation, Warehouse Management, Product Distribution, Inventory Management, Scheduler.
- Planning & Operations :

Material Requirements Planning (MRP), Order Management, Bill of Materials (BOM), Efficiency, Change Control, Risk Management, Business Scenario Planning.
- Fluent English mandatory (please apply with CV in English).

Why Sandoz?

Generic and biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, touched the lives of 500 million patients last year and while we are proud of this achievements, we hace an ambition to do more

With investment in new development capabilities, state-of-the-art production sites, new acquisitions and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help more patients gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines, sustainably.

Our momentum and entrepreneurial spirit is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for applying their skills, experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful, flexible-hybrid careers, where diversity is welcomed and where personal growth is encouraged

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Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

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