Project Manager, Global Demand and S&OP Capability Lead

Lead the future of global supply chain excellence by driving S&OP innovation, capability building, and transformational project delivery.

R&D Partners is seeking a Project Manager, Global Demand and S&OP Capability Lead to support the deployment of capabilities and continuous improvement efforts within the Global Supply Chain (GSC) of a leading pharmaceutical company. This role will focus on delivering strategic goals through program and project leadership, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and leveraging digital tools to enhance processes and data accuracy.

Please note that to be considered for this role you must have the right to work in this location.

Responsibilities:

• Lead capability deployment across People, Process, Technology, and Data domains within the assigned scope.
• Drive system adoption, support configuration, user acceptance testing (UAT), and analytics integration at the hub level.
• Implement governance practices locally, ensuring process compliance and feedback loops.
• Develop training playbooks, run readiness sessions, and ensure local talent development.
• Gather frontline feedback, test usability, and improve processes based on user experience.
• Track and report operational KPIs aligned with global definitions.
• Champion change execution, manage stakeholder resistance, and drive adoption.
• Manage relationships with key stakeholders within and outside GSC.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and maintain robust governance and data integrity.

Key Skills and Requirements:

• Education: BS/BA in Supply Chain Management, Biotechnology, Biology, Chemistry, Pharmacy, Engineering, or related disciplines. A Master’s or MBA is preferred.
• Advanced certification in Supply Chain Management (e.g., APICS CSCP/CPIM) is highly desirable.
• Operational excellence experience (Green/Black Belt or equivalent) preferred.

Experience:

• 8+ years in Supply Chain Management with diverse functional exposure.
• Proven success in optimizing demand forecasting and planning within S&OP frameworks.
• Experience leading cross-functional, high-performing project teams.
• Proficient in deploying advanced planning tools (e.g., SAP IBP, Kinaxis, AERA, OMP, Power BI, Tableau).
• Familiarity with cGMP, FDA, and other regulatory requirements.
• Exposure to Biotech/Pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.
• Strong communication, influencing, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to deploy innovative ideas, navigate organizational dynamics, and lead complex problem-solving initiatives.
• Lean/Six Sigma certification is a plus.

For more information, please contact Mandi Cakwe.

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