Supply Chain Analyst

Job description

Galderma is the emerging pure-play dermatology category leader, present in approximately 90 countries. We deliver an innovative, science-based portfolio of premium flagship brands and services that span the full spectrum of the fast-growing dermatology market through Injectable Aesthetics, Dermatological Skincare and Therapeutic Dermatology. Since our foundation in 1981, we have dedicated our focus and passion to the human body's largest organ - the skin - meeting individual consumer and patient needs with superior outcomes in partnership with healthcare professionals. Because we understand that the skin, we are in shapes our lives, we are advancing dermatology for every skin story. We look for people who focus on getting results, embrace learning and bring a positive energy. They must combine initiative with a sense of teamwork and collaboration. Above all, they must be passionate about doing something meaningful for consumers, patients, and the healthcare professionals we serve every day. We aim to empower each employee and promote their personal growth while ensuring business needs are met now and into the future. Across our company, we embrace diversity and respect the dignity, privacy, and personal rights of every employee. At Galderma, we actively give our teams reasons to believe in our bold ambition to become the leading dermatology company in the world. With us, you have the ultimate opportunity to gain new and challenging work experiences and create an unparalleled, direct impact. The Opportunity The Supply Chain Analyst supports supply planning and inventory management for Galderma’s US Consumer business, with a focus on the near-term (0–3 month) execution horizon. The role monitors supply and inventory against plan, manages exceptions, coordinates with Galderma’s internal manufacturing operation and external contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs), and executes corrective actions so that product is available at the right place and time for major US retail customers. The Analyst prepares planning reports, tracks KPIs, reconciles supply and demand, and supports the monthly Consumer S&OP cycle. The role works within established plans, inventory parameters, and procedures, resolves routine issues independently, and escalates complex trade-offs or cross-functional decisions to the Senior Manager, Supply Planning & S&OP, drawing on guidance from Senior Supply Chain Analysts as needed. Key Responsibilities ·     Near-term supply execution. Executes the supply plan for assigned products and sources in the   0–3 month horizon. Confirms production schedules, purchase orders, and inbound shipments with Galderma manufacturing, CMOs, and Global Planning counterparts, and follows up on delays and changes. ·     Inventory monitoring. Monitors inventory levels, stock cover, and shelf-life and customer dating against approved targets and planning parameters, and flags shortage, excess, and short-dated risks early. Supports inbound supply and inventory reconciliation with inventory accounting. ·     Exception management and corrective actions. Uses planning systems and exception reports to identify supply–demand imbalances, potential stockouts, and order cuts. Analyzes actual sales to customers and sell-out data versus plan to detect unplanned activity that affects supply. Executes agreed corrective actions, such as expedites, schedule adjustments, and inventory rebalancing, and communicates status to stakeholders. Shares significant demand variances with Demand Planning. ·     Manufacturing and cross-functional coordination. Coordinates actions across manufacturing, quality, procurement, logistics, customer service, and Co-Packing to protect product availability, including tracking quality holds and batch release timing. ·     Supply–demand reconciliation. Reconciles the consensus demand plan, supply plan, and projected inventory for assigned products; identifies gaps and data inconsistencies; and resolves or escalates them. ·     Planning reports and KPI tracking. Prepares recurring planning reports and tracks KPIs such as customer order fulfilment, stock coverage, supply plan adherence, manufacturing schedule attainment, and bad goods. Records reason codes for misses, contributes to root-cause analysis, and tracks corrective actions to completion. ·     S&OP support. Prepares data, reports, and supporting analysis for the monthly Consumer S&OP cycle in line with the established calendar and keeps action trackers current. ·     Launches and lifecycle execution. Supports execution of new product launches, SKU transitions, and discontinuations by tracking readiness milestones, first production and inbound timing, and phase-out inventory, working with US Marketing, Sales, Finance, Factories, and Global Supply Chain. ·     Data quality and systems. Maintains accurate planning data in Oracle Cloud ERP, Anaplan, and related tools, validates data used in reports and decisions, and investigates and corrects discrepancies. ·     Productivity, automation, and AI-assisted tools. Uses advanced Excel and Power BI or comparable tools to streamline recurring reports and exception reviews. Uses enterprise-approved AI-assisted tools for routine work such as summarizing exception reports, drafting status updates, and building formulas, checks outputs against source data, and follows Galderma information security and data privacy requirements. Contributes ideas to standard work and process improvement. ·     Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Required ·     Bachelor’s degree in a related field from a four-year college/university required. ·     Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in sales and operations planning, demand planning, supply planning, plant operations, logistics, and/or inventory management required. ·     Experience with ERP systems and a strong understanding of how the planning process drives operations. ·     Advanced proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables, lookup functions, conditional logic, and data cleansing. ·     Comfort working with large data sets and checking data for accuracy and completeness. ·     Practical familiarity using AI-assisted tools for analysis, reporting, and productivity, including validating outputs against source data and protecting confidential company information in line with information security and data privacy requirements. ·     Proficient with MS Office. ·     Ability to organize, manage, and prioritize multiple tasks to assure timely completion in a constantly changing environment. ·     Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation). Ability to present information to cross-functional teams. ·     Demonstrates high personal integrity, teamwork abilities, and customer brand focus. Preferred ·     Experience within CPG (consumer packaged goods), consumer healthcare/OTC, retail, and/or pharmaceutical/medical device environments. ·     Galderma-specific experience may be considered in lieu of the above experience. ·     Experience with Oracle Cloud ERP, Anaplan, SAP, or other demand and supply planning applications. ·     Experience with Power BI or a comparable data visualization tool; familiarity with Power Query or SQL. ·     Experience coordinating with manufacturing sites or contract manufacturers; familiarity with GMP requirements such as batch release and quality holds. ·     Knowledge of replenishment models and basic demand planning concepts. ·     Project management skills. ·     Self-starter, highly motivated, and able to see problems and recommend or take appropriate actions to solve them; ability to work in detail and be results oriented. ·     APICS/ASCM CPIM certification (completed or in progress). Physical Requirements and Work Environment This role requires the ability to perform standard office activities, including extended periods of computer use, participation in virtual and in-person meetings, and collaboration across teams. Depending on business needs