Supply Chain Specialist (m/f/d)

Description

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.

No relocation is provided for this opportunity.

This is an onsite position.

Contract Details: fulltime, permanent

To be filled: asap

Job Summary

This position is responsible for processing, analyzing, and improving key performance indicators and supply chain-related statistics for the site, managing master data, and supporting production planning activities. Close collaboration with other West sites and global procurement groups is also required to manage network-controlled materials and meet customer demand.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Creation, maintenance, and tracking of material-specific master data and material records
• Processing, analysis, and improvement of key performance indicators (e.g., OTIF – On-Time In-Full)
• Preparation, analysis, and evaluation of supply chain-related presentations and statistics (e.g., monthly inventory review, capacity utilization reports)
• Processing and support in the provision and production of sample materials
• Monitoring customer order deadlines, external services, and supplier purchase orders to optimize delivery reliability
• Ensuring production planning aligns with specifications, delivery dates, and quality requirements, and adjusting plans appropriately in case of disruptions
• Planning, controlling, and procuring raw materials in consideration of supplier lead times and minimum order quantities within MES and SAP systems
• Collaboration with Global Supply Chain and other West sites in managing network-controlled materials and tracking customer demand

Education

• Successfully completed commercial vocational training or a degree in Business Administration or a related field

Work Experience

• Initial professional experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, or Production Planning

Preferred Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Good knowledge of SAP, MES systems, and MS Office
• Very good written and spoken German and English skills
• Independent working style with strong goal and solution orientation
• High level of teamwork and customer orientation

West is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a special need that requires accommodation in order to apply to West, please send an email to [email protected] . Where permitted by law, an offer of employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of background screening.