Job Description

Join a Market Leader

Hovione is an independent family owned international group of companies. From the beginning, we have set ourselves above and apart through our innovative technological and productive capabilities, reaching a top spot in the world market as an integrated Contract Development and Manufacturing Company dedicated to helping Pharmaceutical Customers bring new and off-patent drugs to market.

Our people are the main asset for our continued success. Reaching over 1950 team members, from 36 different nationalities, that are located across Asia, Europe and North America (Portugal, US, Macao, Ireland, China, Hong Kong, Japan, India, and Switzerland), including 4 production sites.

Working at Hovione means reaching for innovation and excellence in everything we do: for our clients, our partners and, above all, our patients. That is why we are In it for life.

You will be responsible to:

Act as servant leaders developing, coaching and supporting team members aligned with Hovione Supply Chain vision, mission and strategy. Promote cross-functional collaboration, effective communication and critical thinking to be able to improve rigor, discipline and predictability. Implement best practices and leverage on opportunities of standardization and harmonization between areas and sites based on continuous improvement and learning culture.

- Corporate function responsibilities include definition of best practices and standards in partnership with sites and areas

- Aligned with best practices and Corporate standards,

- Guarantee the execution of the supply chain activities under responsibility (transportation, warehouse management, import/export, distribution and/or planning), with a long-term perspective and finding creative solutions

- Propose tactics to solve supply chain challenges, acting as a partner of production, maintenance, R&D and engineering

- Establish relationships with suppliers and customers to improve supply chain operations in terms of effectiveness, guaranteeing client satisfaction and timely delivery

- Oversee supply chain projects, giving direction and coordinating activities, in order to improve processes and systems

- Propose and guarantee the implementation of inventory targets and purchases of goods

- Create and implement supply chain metrics and KPIs ensuring its monitoring and control

- Define and guarantee the implementation of revisions on the supply chain methodologies and processes used, guaranteeing an increased efficiency (transportation, warehouse management, import/export, distribution and/or planning)

- Provide guidance in supply chain topics, keeping a good knowledge of processes, tools, legislation and methodologies (planning, scheduling, master data, warehouse management, import/export, transportation, distribution, etc.)

- Coordinate the TMs assigned to his/her area of responsibility, namely in terms of recruitment, integration, training needs and performance management in accordance with the company's HR policies, in order to ensure all TMs are aligned and motivated towards achieving Hovione's goals, values and culture by promoting their personal and professional development whilst maximizing productivity.

- Develop and propose for superior approval the activity plan and related budget for the Area under responsibility in line with the unit's strategy, in order to align activities with Supply Chain strategic objectives

- Monitor own´s budget, by controlling budget evolution, identifying any deviations between the real and the foreseen and taking corrective measures (if applicable)

- Collaborate in the investigation of events and propose corrective actions/preventive actions for deviations

- Carry out assigned tasks and duties in a safe manner, in accordance with instructions, and to comply with environmental, health & safety rules/procedures, regulations and codes of practice.

- Manages Purified and Injectable Water Systems from the design steps until the delivery to manufacture (if applicable)

- Execute professional activities in compliance with GMP and HSE guidelines, internal and external requirements as well as promote the implementation and maintenance of Hovione´s policies, systems and procedures (COPs, HBR, SOPs and others). 

We are looking to recruit a Candidate:

- Master´s degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Engineering or related field

- Technical background preferred

-Typically requires 10 years of relevant experience in supply chain management in the fine chemicals industry.

- Proven experience in leading others in project context.

- Effective time management skills.

- Track record of overachieving targets

- Possess extensive knowledge of supply chain principles and practices and is able to effectively share them with others.

- Skilled at driving processes and tools, including best practices related to Planning & Control (S&OP, S&OE, Supply and Materials Planning & Master data) and / or Logistics, Warehouse & Shipping.

- Good knowledge of the legislation and regulation applicable.

- Good knowledge of international trade insurance policies.

- Good communication skills (verbal and written).

- Skilled at managing complex processes and tools.

- Must have the Knowledge, Experience and Skills to conduct their tasks in accordance with the rules and procedures set down.

- Fluency in English is a requirement

Hovione is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer

Inclusion and diversity are key to us. At Hovione, that means a work environment where differences are valued, and everyone is treated with fairness and respect. We want all our team members worldwide to feel supported, respected, and have the opportunity to achieve their full potential, regardless of their age, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation or ethnicity.