Manager - Commercial Supply Chain Excellence

Daiichi Sankyo Group is dedicated to the creation and supply of innovative pharmaceutical therapies to improve standards of care and address diversified, unmet medical needs of people globally by leveraging our world‑class science and technology. With more than 125 years of scientific expertise and a presence in more than 20 countries, Daiichi Sankyo and its 18,000 employees around the world draw upon a rich legacy of innovation and a robust pipeline of promising new medicines to help people.

In addition to a strong portfolio of medicines for cardiovascular diseases, under the Group’s 2025 Vision to become a “Global Pharma Innovator with Competitive Advantage in Oncology,” Daiichi Sankyo is primarily focused on providing novel therapies in oncology, as well as other research areas centered around rare diseases and immune disorders.

The Supply Chain Excellence Manager will be responsible for leading and driving strategic initiatives to enhance supply chain performance, innovation, and efficiency. This role involves establishing best practices, overseeing continuous improvement projects, and leveraging advanced technologies to optimize supply chain processes. The Manager will work closely with cross‑functional teams to ensure alignment with business objectives and industry standards.

• Lead cross functional teams to drive supply chain excellence and innovation.
• Support SAP Business users and stakeholders on daily activities.
• Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including internal teams, contract manufacturers and regional counterparts.
• Champion process related improvement efforts and serve as subject‑matter expert.
• Identify and implement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain.
• Ensure adherence to SOP Calendar.
• Develop and deploy standardized processes, tools and methodologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Assist in maintenance of Commercial Supply Chain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Collaborate with IT and other departments to implement and integrate supply chain systems and platforms.
• Lead initiatives to leverage data analytics, artificial intelligence and machine learning for supply chain optimization.
• Support the transition into digital database systems and system improvements/enhancements.
• Help to develop and deliver training programs to build supply chain capabilities and knowledge across the organization.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the supply chain team.
• Mentor and coach team members to enhance their skills and career development.

• Bachelor's Degree required

• 4 or more years of industry‑related experience required.
• 6 years of experience working in Supply Chain/Logistics or related experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of regulatory, quality and compliance requirements (GxP & SOX) and multi‑market/global experience preferred.
• Extended knowledge of SAP Advanced Planning & Optimization or related systems required (S/4 Fiori and GUI, IBP, MDG, GTS, etc.).
• Knowledge of software and digital database system development/maintenance preferred.
• Artificial Intelligence familiarity strongly preferred.

Ability to travel up to 30% of the time. Domestic and international travel as needed to support other functions and for training.

Daiichi Sankyo, Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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