GDT Service Domain Lead Supply Chain Data Engineering at Aspen Pharma Group

JOB PURPOSE

To lead the implementation of enhancements and continuous improvement initiative that enables the development of system solutions to drive Supply Chain efficiency and value creation. To map out business requirements for Supply Chain Planning systems incorporating best practice processes and capability. To lead and direct within the Group Digital Technology Supply Chain Application team to complete effective and efficient system delivery and support to Aspen Global Supply Chain by effectively collaborating across Regional Hubs, Supply Hubs and Manufacturing Sites to improve Supply Chain Operations. Prioritize and manage multiple projects at any one time, including management of team members working on these projects in order to meet business needs. Remediation, mitigation and escalation to management where applicable.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Management Accountability:

• Lead the development, implementation and execution of enhancements and continuous improvement activities  of Group Supply Chain Systems with direction from the Head of Digital Technology Service Build & Implementation. 
• Involved in aligning deliverables to the Group Supply Chain strategy and long term objectives to support the evolving business requirements for the Group
• Manage resources and their contribution to achieve maximum value for the Aspen Group and Business Units in various projects 
• Keep up to date with emerging technology trends and developments and continuously assess external system trends and environments
• Ensure all application design and data integration solutions are built taking into account reusability and moving away from point solutions paradigm of thinking

Financial Management Accountability:

•  Provide input into the Group Digital Technology budget and ensure cost is contained and investments made contribute to business value to the Global Aspen business
• Effective utilization of resources to keep down project costs
• Continuously drive to reduce operational costs, whilst still providing efficient services and support for the evolving business requirements 

Service Management Accountability (Customers & Stakeholders):

•  All queries are followed up and resolved in the agreed timeframe
•   Internal and external customers are updated as to the progress of their requests enhancements or projects in process
•  A professional attitude is displayed when responding to customers’ needs
• Have a desire to help and serve the business stakeholders to meet their needs. This is about listening to the customers, working with them, understanding their requirements and concerns and focusing on the reasons why they require a particular service.

Service Delivery And Support Accountability:

•  Lead and manage with the Group Digital Technology Supply Chain application team business modelling, requirement analysis, system design, system testing, change management, and deployment for projects and enhancements
•  Perform seamless implementation of systems
• Plan, design, build, develop, configure and deploy business solutions as per business requirements defined by the different business units on behalf of the Group Digital Technology Supply Chain application team

Governance & Risk Management: 

•  Comply with Group Digital Technology Governance and Project Governance Standards in place
• Assess Application and integration risks and construct remediation plans to overcome these
• Comply with quality assurance processes in place for applications in the different business units
• Ensure that business and operational risks are eliminated, mitigated, and managed

HR Training & Development Accountability:

• Identify development and training needs of self and team when necessary :
• Staff performance tracked against standards and regular feedback is provided
•  Performance discussions held to identify learning requirements.
•  Training or solutions are provided for developmental needs
• Provide ongoing assessment and feedback of development of self as well as direct reports.

Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE: 

• B Degree in Supply Chain Management, Information Technology,  Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering or related

SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND REGISTRATIONS:

• ITIL Foundation
• Project management advantageous

WORK-SPECIFIC SKILLS & EXPOSURE:

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Good presentation skills
• Effective and efficient ability to prioritize tasks
• Ability to perform and work under a high-pressure environment

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Ability to problem solve independently
• Negotiation skills
• Conflict resolution
• Confidentiality
• Assertiveness
• Persistence
• Tactful/Diplomatic
• Interpersonal sensitivity
• Analytical skills
• Not afraid to ask for help when unsure
• Have a strategic and pragmatic operational perspective
• Ability to work in a high-pressure environment
• Effective and efficient management of tasks
• Ability to deal to deal with various levels of management
• Ability to develop and implement remediations where necessary including guiding a team to this extent

KNOWLEDGE: 

• Knowledge of Supply Chain Planning systems (SAP IBP, JustEnough, Kinaxis, O9 etc.)
• Knowledge of system architecture concepts and ability to develop and architect technical solutions to meet business requirements
• Knowledge of Pharmaceutical industry and supply chain practices
• Knowledge of Business processes
• Understanding of Supply Chain management application disciplines.
• Advanced Knowledge of SQL and ability to develop in MS SQL based environment
• Understanding of Supply Chain processes
• Strong understanding of demand forecasting techniques, replenishment planning, inventory planning and demand planning supply chain concepts

ASPEN COMPETENCIES 

Business:

• Performance driven
• Make good decisions
• Accountability/ownership 

People:

• Communicate Effectively
• Leads and Influence Others 

Self:

• Demonstrates a passion for Aspen
• Take Actions with Integrity
• Contribute Special Expertise