Job Description:
The Strategic NPI Manager plays a crucial role in planning, coordinating, and following up on global new product introductions. This involves effective coordination across various Zoetis teams and departments to ensure the supply chain fully supports launch success.
The position is responsible for analyzing sourcing options, assessing supply chain risks, and developing project plans in sync with EPM timelines. The manager will also facilitate cost/capacity/volume analysis, master data set-up, and flex routing, as well as coordinate launch team(s) and track progress to plan.
Additionally, the Strategic NPI Manager will support regular review of forecast/inventory/capacity/supply chain cost, conduct assessment of demand scenarios and supply risks, and prepare launch inventory strategy & safety stock targets aligned with Commercial, Demand Management & Supply Planning.
In execution, the manager will provide monthly updates for S&OP, develop launch plans in consultation with market teams, and assess opportunities for timeline acceleration/mitigation. They will also plan API/ABI & FG requirements, including procurement of critical packaging components, and coordinate launch supply manufacturing and q-ship/release.
Closure involves managing the resolution of issues across the supply chain, establishing continuity of supply, and handing over to PSPM for routine replenishment planning. Periodic demand review and sales monitoring are also key responsibilities.
Requirements:
* Graduate degree in engineering, scientific or health-related field of study
* Relevant advanced degree or training/certificate in supply chain or logistics preferred
* 10 years of experience in supply chain management
* 5 years in pharma/animal health industry
* Experience in New Product Introduction and/or Lifecycle Management preferred
Tech Skills:
* Good influencing skills
* Strong cross-business collaborative skills
* Basic knowledge of business processes including planning, capacity and supply planning, and life-cycle management
* Good written and oral communication skills, including strong presentation skills