Supply Chain Associate - API EM

Eli Lilly and Company • Us, IN

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

This role is for a Supply Chain Associate within the External Manufacturing (EM) organization, reporting to the Associate Director of API External Manufacturing (EM) Supply Chain. The Supply Chain Associate will ensure the reliable supply of medicines through effective and efficient supply chain processes. This role will provide end-to-end oversight of products within the API EM portfolio, supporting either Large Molecule, Peptides, or Small Molecule operations. The position functions as a key tactical partner to Internal Process Teams (IPTs) and Joint Process Teams (JPTs) that oversee contract manufacturing partners.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree
• 3+ years experience in a SAP focused planning and/or data stewardship role within a GMP regulated environment
• Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization or visas for this role, including but not limited to F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, J-1, H-1B, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, or L-1.

Nice To Haves

• Familiar with SAP system software and associated processes - particularly PP & MRP modules - within a complex supply chain
• New Product introduction / External Manufacturing experience desirable
• Demonstrated experience of coordination & execution of shipping, logistics, custom classifications activities domestically & internationally in adherence with Company, Regulatory & Governmental requirements desirable.
• Demonstrated leadership in implementing change
• Demonstrated problem-solving / analytical / decision making ability
• Proactively identifies and works with others to resolve issues
• Strong planning skills
• Working knowledge of supply chain principles
• Familiar with SAP system software and associated processes
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written)
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks at once
• Demonstrated attention to detail and high degree of accuracy in work in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Support forecasting and supply planning activities at contract manufacturers to ensure reliable supply.
• Support the tactical steps to allow the receipt of material from contract manufacturers through the shipment of materials to drug product customers.
• Task may include Purchase Order generation/maintenance, related SAP transactions, and the setup and use of other electronic tools such as Direct Commerce.
• Ensure the management of multiple nodes of the supply chain in ensuring the On Time and In Full (OTIF) delivery of materials from contract manufacturing partners.
• Provide customer service support for customers of API EM.
• Participate in metric generation for IPTs/JPTs.
• Support Inventory management best practices including inventory reconciliation & Slow moving / Obsolete inventory reporting.
• Manage shipment of key materials to/from contract manufacturers.
• Serve as the New Item Code (NIC) business process owner.
• Provide SAP data support across all functional areas.
• Create/Manage all New Item codes (NIC) requests on DGIM / SAP (or equivalent system) changes (local and global) impacting API EM.
• Work with corporate data stewardship experts and internal/external partners & sites to ensure complete/accurate master data and adherence to corporate standards.
• Participate in the execution of necessary change control processes to ensure master data management.
• Create necessary connections to corporate and site data experts.
• Responsible for documentation & training of NIC related topics within the API EM organization.
• Support supply chain activities associated with new product introduction.
• Work closely with API EM continuous improvement champions to ensure that defined processes exist that allow API EM to deliver supply chain excellence.
• Work closely with APIEM SC leadership teams to develop and operationalize new processes and practices.

Benefits

• company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance)
• company-sponsored 401(k)
• pension
• vacation benefits
• eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
• flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts)
• life insurance and death benefits
• certain time off and leave of absence benefits
• well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level