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Senior Specialist, Supply Chain Process

West Pharmaceutical Services

  • Exton, PA
  • 30 days ago
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    Skills

    • Accounts Payableunmatched
    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
    • Biotech and Pharmaceuticalunmatched
    • Business Operationsunmatched
    • Business Skillsunmatched
    • Business Supportunmatched
    • Cadenceunmatched
    • Calendar Managementunmatched
    • Capacity Allocationsunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Compensation and Benefitsunmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Copying Machinesunmatched
    • Data Analysisunmatched
    • Data Processingunmatched
    • Data Qualityunmatched
    • Data Structuresunmatched
    • Demand Forecasting/Planningunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Diversityunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Documentation Planunmatched
    • Documentation Standardsunmatched
    • Employment Lawunmatched
    • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
    • Fax Machinesunmatched
    • Governmentunmatched
    • Healthcareunmatched
    • Information Technology & Information Systemsunmatched
    • Lean Six Sigmaunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Master Production Scheduleunmatched
    • Medical Productsunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Microsoft Officeunmatched
    • Microsoft Visiounmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Negotiation Skillsunmatched
    • Office Equipmentunmatched
    • Operations Planningunmatched
    • Operations Processesunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Patient Careunmatched
    • Photocopyunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Process Flowunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Productivity Modelunmatched
    • Project Management Certificationunmatched
    • Project Management Professional (PMP)unmatched
    • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
    • Requirements Managementunmatched
    • SAPunmatched
    • SAP MMunmatched
    • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
    • Schedule Developmentunmatched
    • Six Sigma Certificationunmatched
    • Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)unmatched
    • Supply Chainunmatched
    • Support Documentationunmatched
    • Sustainabilityunmatched
    • System Testunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Willing to Travelunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

    Description

    This is a hybrid position requiring the team member to be onsite a minimum of 3 days per week. No relocation is provided for this opportunity.

    At West, we're a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West's indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?

    There's no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.

    We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.

    Job Summary

    The Senior Specialist, Process supports the development, documentation, and continuous improvement of West's end-to-end planning framework across process, systems, and master data. This role partners closely with planning process and system leaders to document global standards, analyze planning data flows, and identify system and master data gaps that impact SIOP/IBP effectiveness and operational predictability. This position plays a key role in ensuring process clarity, data accuracy, and governance adherence across Demand Planning, Supply Planning, and related planning functions.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities

    • Support documentation and maintenance of global end-to-end planning processes
    • Map and maintain process and data flow documentation across Demand Planning, Supply Planning, capacity modeling, allocation logic, and master data structures
    • Assist in development and updating standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and governance materials
    • Conduct data review and analysis to identify inconsistencies, gaps, or process deviations
    • Support validation of lead times, capacity definitions, safety stock logic, and resource assignments
    • Partner with Master Data Governance and site teams to review compliance with established standards
    • Assist in translating business requirements into structured documentation and system requirements
    • Support monthly business cadence and operational planning cycles through reporting and analysis
    • Prepare summaries of process flows and analytical insights as needed
    • Identify system and process gaps impacting predictability and planning accuracy
    • Support system enhancements and testing efforts related to planning tools and data structures
    • Promote enterprise mindset and standardized practices across operating units #LI-AP1 #LI-HYBRID

    Education

    • Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain-related concentration required
    • Master's Degree in related field preferred

    Work Experience

    • 5+ years required in Supply Chain Engineering, IT, Business, or related field required
    • Sound knowledge of MS Office and SAP (MM/SD module) required
    • Experience developing master production schedules and resource planning required
    • Extensive knowledge and understanding of APO/SNP (SAP's Advanced Planning and Optimization tool) required

    Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

    • Ability to comply with the company's safety and quality policies
    • Working knowledge of SAP/APO/IBP or equivalent planning systems
    • Experience in process mapping and documentation (e.g., Visio, process flow tools)
    • Strong analytical and data validation skills
    • Experience using AI tools and prompt techniques to enhance analysis, streamline documentation, and improve planning process effectiveness
    • Experience working in global manufacturing or planning environments
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills
    • Ability to interpret planning data and translate findings into actionable insights
    • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
    • Ability to work across functions and manage multiple priorities

    License and Certifications

    • Lean Six Sigma Certification-IASSC preferred
    • Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)-PMI preferred

    Travel Requirements

    30%: Up to 78 business days per year

    Physical Requirements

    Sedentary-Exerting up to 10lbs/4kgs of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.

    Additional Requirements

    • Strong analytical, excel, report development skills and business acumen
    • Ability to assess opportunities in the business and apply supply chain related solutions
    • Broad perspective ability to see beyond the boundaries of his/her responsibilities or function
    • Must be able to communicate effectively with written and oral skills, make quick decisions, interpret data, read & write, speak in front of groups, express & exchange ideas, understand direction and adhere to procedures at all levels of the organization. Work well with others in a variety of situations.
    • Ability to respond quickly, present a concise recommendation and defend it
    • Strong influencing and negotiating skills
    • Ability to work independently and make sound judgements
    • Read and interpret data, information and documents and a strong learning capacity
    • Organizational skills will enable planning, prioritization & achievement of goals especially of importance for the successful execution of related activities
    • Must be able to multi-task, work under time constraints, problem solve, and prioritize
    • Observe and interpret situations, analyze and solve problems
    • Able to routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Position operates in a professional office environment. May stand or sit for extended periods of time.

    West embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We foster an environment where all individuals are safe, treated fairly, valued and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Where permitted by law, employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of post-offer background screening.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationExton, PA
    IndustryBiotechnology/Pharmaceuticals
    Company Size100 to 499 employees
    Websitehttp://www.westpharma.com/

    About Company

    Leadership in Drug Administration Systems and Components Pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical and medical device companies around the world rely on West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. for standard-setting systems and device components for parenterally administered medicines.

    West applies proprietary materials science, formulation research and manufacturing innovation to advance the quality, therapeutic value, development speed and rapid market availability of pharmaceuticals, biologics, vaccines and consumer healthcare products.

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