The opportunity
This role leads and manages all operational readiness activities associated with launches in the US commercial region. The key deliverables are that all launches meet the Commercial and Supply Chain requirements of on time and in full (appropriate supply and replenishment plans).
How you’ll spend your day
Responsibilities:
Main Supply Chain focal point to regional commercial / portfolio teams for launches.
Define operational strategy and baseline for readiness activities based on template checklist
Work with site/EMSO launch and planning teams and above site TGO functions to ensure availability of a detailed executable operational readiness plan including scenario analysis
Ensure monthly NPI meetings occur with sites and relevant stakeholders to present new projects, monitor progress, and risk mitigate operational issues
Escalate issues and needed decisions into appropriate forums
Utilize SCM processes and tools (S&OP, control tower etc.) for demand review, supply readiness monitoring and escalation; ensure sites have visibility to launch demand
Ensure smooth transition to commercial SC planning and support as needed up to 6 months post launch
Ongoing assessment of launch readiness risks, contingency planning & execution; lead “lessons learned” processes
Work according to the professional guidance by global launch management
Monitor launch inventory and identify/mitigate potential write-off risks
Actively participate and support appropriate launch forums
Lead and facilitate TGO launch forums
Meet launch KPI’s for the region
Validate LRP & AOP volumes for launches
Manage team of Project Managers
Perform other duties as assigned or required by business needs
