Fresenius Kabi Canada Looking for Manager, Supply Chain at Toronto, ON Full Time

If you are looking to work for a growing, global corporation that is focused on making meaningful improvements in the safety, affordability, and availability of the care medical professionals provide to their patients, then you should consider Fresenius Kabi.

We are an employer that works to build great leaders, teams and businesses. We know our employees are key to everything we accomplish, so we give them the freedom and resources to reach their potential and the opportunity to work with managers who care about their professional development. We value integrity, encourage collaboration, celebrate passion, reward creativity, and demand excellence — because our customers deserve nothing less and our customers are at the heart of every one of our goals.

As a part of Fresenius Kabi, you can enjoy an exciting career, a company culture based on a clear purpose and values, and the knowledge that your work makes a real difference. If you would like to learn more about us, we would love to hear from you.

Fresenius Kabi Canada is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to join our team!

The Impact You Will Make:
Reporting to the Director of Supply Chain & Customer Service, the Supply Chain Manager is responsible for successfully executing the supply plan for a diverse range of products to meet Fresenius Kabi’s growing demand. The Supply Chain Manager leads the Supply Chain Planning team (4 Planners) and is responsible for the management of the global supplier base. This includes both Fresenius Kabi plants as well as contract manufacturing sites.

The Supply Chain Manager helps define and implement the departmental strategic plan and ensures that all policies and procedures support the plan. The Supply Chain Manager fosters dynamic, engaged relationships with Supply Chain team members, providing leadership, support, and direction in the completion of their daily responsibilities, and creates pathways for personal growth and success.

Partner with the global supply network to align supply and demand plans, set service level targets, and collaborate to overcome challenges. Strong negotiating skills are required to ensure Canadian priorities are understood and met.

Provide leadership to the supply chain planning team and ensure effective planning and communication is utilized both internally and externally. This includes continuous improvement on processes and strategy that will drive efficiencies and results for the organization.

Responsible for building and maintaining a supply strategy that meets the needs of the business and our patients. This includes ensuring accurate data maintenance of SAP APO and ERP to ensure proper stock levels to limit the risk of inventory obsolescence. A strong understanding of APO functionality (including statistical forecasting) and ERP (including re-order point planning) is required.

Collaborate with regional marketing to ensure accuracy of forecasts and maintenance of safety levels according to agreed upon variables.

Facilitate the regional relationship with the global supply chain group to ensure Key Performance Indicators are understood and targets are achieved.

Maintain transportation lane qualifications for inbound logistics according to local SOPs which align with GDP and GUI 0069 principles. This includes a strong alignment with the local Quality Assurance department to meet Health Canada commitments.

Accountable to enhance cash flow activities. This includes annual budgeting activities as well as maintaining a monthly supply forecast exercise. This also includes the proper review and reduction of excess and obsolete inventory.

What You’ll Bring

Experience. You possess a Bachelor’s degree and/or college diploma in business operations or another relevant field. You have a minimum 5 years’ working experience in supply chain or materials management, preferably within the pharmaceutical industry. You have progressive team management or supervisory experience over 3 or more years.

Knowledge. Knowledge of procedures and methods related to logistics, transportation and warehousing including Customs Act and regulations, Health Canada Guide (GUI-0069), GMP (GUI-0001),

Technical experience. You are an SAP super-user, especially in the MM, SD,WM and APO modules. You are proficient in Microsoft® Office, PowerPoint and Excel. CITT or CIFFA designation is an asset; completed or enrolled in APICS (CPIM) and/or SCMA (SCMP) certification programs recommended.

Problem-solving. Your analytical skills, critical thinking and decision-making skills are superior, and you take a data-oriented approach to problem-solving. You identify and assess issues/ problems and present solutions with a process-improvement mindset.

Communication & Presentation. You have above average interpersonal skills, and are able to foster effective relationships and provide coaching and mentoring to your direct reports. You are a skilled leader and able to effectively communicate both written and verbally, cross-functionally, and in collaboration with all levels both inside and outside the organization.

Attitude & Passion. You are self-motivated, possess initiative, and thrive on continuous improvement. You have proven your ability to adhere to standards and procedures and maintain confidentiality.

What We’ll Bring

Exposure. The hands-on experience and exposure to a busy, large and collaborative global organization, combined with the agility and independence of a strong Canadian affiliate.

Positive Collaborative Environment. Join a welcoming, fun and energetic team environment that encourages open communication and collaboration. Our culture encourages our employees to hone current skills and build new capabilities, while discovering their genius.

Impact. The potential to contribute to the sustainability of the Canadian Health Care System and increase access to vital medicines is very much a reality of this role, division and company.

Fresenius Kabi Canada is responsible for ensuring we can provide critical and lifesaving medical products and services to vulnerable members of our communities. We are committed to fostering a caring culture, a safe environment, and a healthy workplace for all employees. Everyone must follow safe work practices and comply with our health and safety policies, vaccination policy and Covid-19 protocols.

The company is committed to meeting the accessibility needs of people with disabilities. Fresenius Kabi Canada is dedicated to breaking down barriers to accessibility, preventing new barriers from arising and to meet the accessibility requirements prescribed by the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation at any time please contact us.

Fresenius Kabi Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer.