Job Description***Please send your application with your CV in English***General Summary:The Associate Director, Commercial Supply Chain is responsible for planning supply chain activities with the business, a key aspect of this role is supporting the growth in Brazil, entry into new markets and managing supply chain relationships with distributors in the region. He/she will collaborate with cross-functional teams in LATAM and Europe including Manufacturing, Commercial Operations, External Service providers, Quality and Regulatory.This is a hybrid role based in Sao Paulo, Brazil.Responsibilities:Partner & engage with Vertex Brazil and distributor market teams to enable the commercial strategyPartner with country management in Brazil and distributor management teams to understand the commercial strategy and work across supply chain sub-teams (launch, supply planning, logistics) to enable the strategyAct as the first supply chain point of contact for Vertex Brazil, internal Vertex distributor management teams and supply chain counterparts at external distributorsProactively engage with and influence stakeholders to ensure supply chain capabilities are considered in strategy developmentManage stakeholders to ensure alignment relating to product supply.Lead the Sales & Operations Planning activitiesLead the monthly country and/or regional Sales & Operations Planning processStay abreast of activity in the market and capture market intelligenceDrive consensus planning for the regionReview/interrogate commercial forecasts, and monitor demand trendsCollaborate with the regional teams to continuously drive forecast improvements and provide inputs on trend analysesAssist in the development and validation of long-range planning and forecasting models for budget and production needs of the business.Translate regional requirements into supply plans, considering the supply chain network capabilityUnderstand and monitor regulatory, reimbursement, and customer requirementsTranslate demand forecasts and requirements to the CMSC organization in a concise format that can drive optimal decision making and implementationUnderstand various demand scenarios, assess impact on the supply chain, and identify related costs or risksWork cross functionally to develop supply strategy for the region, and mobilise teams across the organization matrixEducate organization regarding markets specificities (packaging, shelf life etc.)Identify launches required within the region to implement a launch strategy based on countries requirement and ways of supplying.Provide operational support to central supply chain teams Act as the escalation point of contact for customers in the region to resolve daily supply issuesSupport the Quality organization in the region for any supply chain related Quality issueSupport the central logistics team in management of local logistics service providers & "last mile" distribution in the regionCoordinate various aspects of launches for the region, working with the Product Launch & Lifecycle team to ensure product readinessEngage with Strategy & Continuous Improvement team to lead "voice of the customer" initiatives and identify areas for improvement in the region.Responsible for Performance managementResponsible for monthly performance review with distributors in the region (channel partner management)Coordinate launch execution to ensure product readinessCollaborate with the logistics teams to ensure timely deliveries to the markets, including import documentation requiredManage the supply chain relationship with distributor partners in the region Support distributor selection and review contracts or service agreements to ensure supply chain terms are appropriate and agreeableEnsure Vertex supply chain requirements are communicated to distribution channel partners and metSupport distributor audits and supply chain compliance together with adjacent functions (Quality, Security, Pharmacovigilance, etc.)Maintain operational oversight of distributors' supply chain activities, including the "last mile" distribution and performance metrics reviewsSupport distribution partners for named patient supply to countries outside the Vertex footprint.Work with Commercial and other functions to develop go-to-market models for expansion territoriesSupport commercial teams in the development of supply strategies for new markets – either via named patient supply, distributor, regional hub, affiliate, etc.Understand market landscape, regulatory requirements, and impact to supply chainContribute to business cases for market expansionIdentify, assess, and mitigate risks to supply chain associated with new market entriesQualifications and Experience:Bachelors or above with significant experience in pharmaceutical supply chain or operationsDemonstrated experience and knowledge in GMP and working with Quality and manufacturing organizationsWorking knowledge and experience working directly with commercial operations is a plusExperience running / operating in S&OP processesMust exhibit discipline in planning and plan executionDemonstrated effectiveness working cross functionally in a global environment and in matrix teams, as well as with 3rd party service providersExcellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills;Working language English and Portuguese is a must, Spanish is desirable.Comfortable in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment, self-directed and able to adjust workload based upon changing prioritiesQuick learner of new technology/process/work environment and ability to translate learning to work plans for improving business performance.Travel required: 25%
