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General Summary:

The International Supply Chain, Senior Manager Continuous Improvement is responsible for implementation of continuous improvement initiatives within the Logistics Network of Vertex International and their 3PLs. In addition, this position will own the continuous improvement governance framework with 3PL partners and be responsible for the continuous improvement budget.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

Responsible for the overall CI governance framework and KPI reporting and CI saving tracking.

Responsible to lead CI related workshops to enable business units and 3PL to generate a CI pipeline.

Control overall spend on change management

Identification and delivery of Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives documenting and tracking initiatives and progress through to delivery.

Implement process improvements to reduce complexity and eliminate non-value-added activities.

Point of escalation for any continuous improvement/PM issues

Review, analyse and identify trends in performance data.

Lead CI board monthly to ensure cross functional alignment in term of priorities for change management.

Draft change controls to support implementation of projects and make sure impact assessments are reviewed and actioned.

Build business cases and project plans using relevant tools

Establish KPI’s and Saving / Cost avoidance trackers to monitor and track improvements

Build and deliver engagement and communication plans to inform relevant stakeholders of planned changes

Support business functions to define change management requirements, timelines and costs.

Attendance and participation at F2F workshops, Off Site days and conferences as necessary.

Knowledge And Skills

In-depth experience in customer services, order management and logistics for pharmaceutical products

Proven experience working with 3rd party logistics providers (3PLs) and in export shipping requirements for various global regions

Proven experience in project management and methodologies

Strong analytical and problem solving skills, bringing a new perspective to existing solutions and exercising judgement based on technical experience

Skilled at preparing and presenting informational and compelling reports, delivering to a variety of audiences

Skilled at creative problem solving within the boundaries of Standard Operating Procedures

Excellent ability to collaborate with other functional areas and build effective, productive business relationships

In-depth understanding of supply chain concepts/methods/theories and strong knowledge of regulations relating to pharmaceutical supply chain activities (cGMP, GDP, GCP, import/export, computer systems/Part 11)

Significant project management skills and highly proficient at managing, tracking, and measuring project progress.

Displays proven effectiveness in managing customer expectations, communicating in complex or sensitive situations and influencing/guiding others to build alignment on a proposed solution or topic

Highly proficient with use of applicable software systems

Experience in building and managing high-performing teams

Education And Experience

Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline

Typically requires 6 years experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience

Flex Designation

Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site Eligible

Flex Eligibility Status

In this Hybrid-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as:

Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; or select

On-Site: work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.

Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex’s Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.

Company Information

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.

Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's , , , gender or expression, , religion, , ancestry, , , veteran status, genetic information, , marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact Talent Acquisition at ApplicationAssistance@vrtx.com

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