Service Supply Chain Operation Leader - Indianapolis

Position: Service Supply Chain Operation Leader - Indianapolis, IN
Location: Indianapolis

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A healthier future. It’s what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come. Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love. That’s what makes us Roche.

Roche Support Network offers an exciting opportunity for individuals who are passionate about problem-solving. As a research-focused healthcare company, Roche is dedicated to discovering, developing, and providing innovative diagnostics and therapeutic products. With a commitment to employee development and a work environment that values respect and empowerment, Roche offers exciting career prospects for those seeking to make a significant impact on patient care.
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* The Opportunity:

**** As the Service Supply Chain Operations Leader, you will be a critical leader responsible for overseeing and optimizing the Spare Part Supply Chain operational efficiency and delivery. This role focuses on driving strategic initiatives, managing core spare part planning and logistics processes, and leading high-performing teams to enable the field to drive exceptional customer support and field service outcomes. As the Service Supply Chain Operations Leader, you will: leverage a strong foundation in process improvement, team leadership, strategic planning, and technology implementation to continuously enhance our service supply chain capabilities and customer experience.

Strategic Leadership & Program Management
* Drive the design, pilot, and scaling of significant initiatives, including staffing, process definition, and technology integration, projecting significant team growth and enhanced service reach.
* Develop and implement a cohesive North America spare parts strategy, aligning cross-functional teams (both internal local and global teams, as well as external 3PL and couriers) for optimal execution and customer experience.
* Contribute to global service systems/tools initiatives as a representative for the US market, developing proposals and leading pilot collaborations for enhanced support.
* Assess and execute operational redesigns to eliminate backlogs, enhance service delivery capacity, and implement standardized systems for process visibility, control and measurement. Operational Management & Process Optimization
* Oversee and manage core service operations, including the Service Support and Parts Planning teams, supporting field service in spare parts planning and distribution.
* Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence across service processes, ensuring alignment with key stakeholders and global strategies & policies.
* Lead the integration of new functions or teams into existing team structures, enhancing field support strategy and execution.
* Leverage technology and data to enhance service spare part planning and distribution; lead the business case and implementation of SaaS solutions to optimize spare parts planning for a large network of storage locations, improving first-time fix rates.

Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management
* Determine team capacity models and staffing requirements, driving team growth and development by identifying necessary skills and knowledge, and creating new roles to attract external talent and add stakeholder value.
* Manage, mentor, and evaluate direct reports and team members with a priority on employee development to ensure efficient operation and achievement of function and project goals.
* Serve as a key spokesperson for RSN operational strategies and innovations to both internal and external stakeholders, including executive leadership and, at times, key Roche customers, soliciting feedback to ensure strategic…