- Location
- AUT - Wien - Benatzkygasse 2-6, Austria
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Operations
- Seniority
- Lead
- Education
- Certification
- Source
- Workday
Description
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Job Description
About the role:
As the Business Process Lead (BPL), Supply Chain Planning, you will drive the digital transformation and continuous improvement of Takeda’s global Supply Chain Planning processes. You will shape efficient, scalable and system-enabled ways of working across demand, supply, inventory and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP).
Working closely with Global Supply Chain, Manufacturing Sites, External Operations, Finance and Data, Digital & Technology (DD&T), you will translate business requirements into standardized global processes and digital solutions. You will play a key role in deploying, enhancing and integrating planning capabilities across SAP IBP, OBP, MEIO, APO, AspenTech, SAP ECC and JD Edwards ERP (C3ME), helping ensure reliable product supply, operational excellence and sustainable business value.
How you will contribute:
- Own global Supply Chain Planning business processes and digital solutions, driving governance, standardization and continuous improvement.
- Lead the design, implementation and enhancement of digital solutions across demand, supply, inventory and S&OP planning.
- Drive solutions end to end, from design and build through deployment, stabilization, adoption and benefits realization.
- Collaborate with Global Supply Chain, DD&T, Finance, Manufacturing Sites and External Operations to align business processes, systems and priorities.
- Translate business requirements into scalable, standardized and digitally enabled Supply Chain Planning solutions.
- Enable global capability building through site onboarding, super-user engagement, role-based training and go-live readiness.
- Lead change management, hypercare and adoption activities, while sharing best practices and supporting global Supply Chain communities of practice.
What you bring to Takeda:
- 5+ years of relevant experience in Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain IT, planning technologies or digital transformation.
- Strong end-to-end understanding of Supply Chain Planning processes, including demand, supply, inventory and S&OP.
- Hands-on experience with SAP and Supply Chain Planning platforms, such as SAP ECC, APO, IBP, OBP, AspenTech or comparable technologies.
- Proven ability to translate business requirements into scalable, standardized and digitally enabled solutions.
- Experience managing complex projects or processes and delivering results independently in a global environment.
- Strong collaboration and influencing skills, with the ability to engage cross-functional and cross-regional stakeholders in a matrix organization.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, using data to drive informed decisions and process improvements.
- Strong communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex topics into clear, actionable recommendations.
- Excellent command of English required; German language skills are an advantage.
What we offer you:
A competitive remuneration package with a minimum salary of € 4.355,55 gross per month (full-time, collective wage agreement for the chemical industry) - the actual salary is higher and depends on your professional experience and qualifications.
- Awards as a Great Place To Work and certified family-friendly company
- Hybrid working and flexible scheduling where possible
- Comprehensive learning and training opportunities, and a mentoring program
- Diverse development programs (talent program, trainee program, apprenticeship program)
- Internal job rotations within the company, in Austria and abroad
- Employee referral and recognition programs; employee stock purchase plan
- Active participation in various network groups (e.g., Diversity, Equity & Inclusion; Sustainability)
- A wide range of health offerings (e.g., free vaccinations, psychological counseling, massages)
- Fitness offerings
- Company events and celebrations
- Company canteen with subsidized prices
- Company childcare / bilingual on-site daycare (company kindergarten)
- Great public transport connections
- Company bike leasing program (JobRad)
More About Us:
Takeda is a patient-focused, values-based, R&D-driven global biopharmaceutical company committed to bringing Better Health and a Brighter Future to people worldwide. Our passion and pursuit of potentially life-transforming treatments for patients are deeply rooted in over 240 years of distinguished history in Japan.
Make History, Change Futures.
We want to improve people’s health and create a better future for our world. We specialize in developing and manufacturing life-transforming medicines for people living with rare and complex diseases. We drive innovation and are pioneers in sustainable pharmaceutical production. In everything we do, patients, our employees, and the environment always come first.
How we will support you:
Takeda is proud of its commitment to create a diverse workforce and to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are living with disabilities, chronic illness, or neurodiversity, please feel free to let us know so that we can provide you with appropriate support during the application process.
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