About Astellas:
At Astellas we are making treatments that matter to people.
We are tackling the toughest health challenges putting the patient at the heart of every move we make.
Our global vision for Patient Centricity is to support the development of innovative health solutions through a deep understanding of the patient experience. At Astellas, Patient Centricity isn’t a buzzword - it’s a guiding principle for action. We believe all staff have a role to play in creating a patient-centric culture and integrating an awareness of the patient into our everyday working practices, regardless of our role, team or division.
We have developed ground-breaking, innovative medicines in immunology, oncology and urology.
Our medicines are extending and saving the lives of cancer patients, making transplantation possible and improving the quality of life for those living with conditions where needs are often overlooked.
We take a patient-focused approach, that allows us to convert brilliant early science into treatments and solutions that directly improve and save patients’ lives.
From lab to clinic to patient, we focus on the most promising science, empower the best talent to pursue it, and develop life-changing solutions alongside the best partners.
The Opportunity:
As Demand and Supply Manager, you will provide end to end leadership of demand and supply planning and execution, enabling informed decision making, resilient supply, and optimized performance across the global supply chain. You span global demand and supply planning, governance of the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process, oversight of supply execution, performance and risk management, and the enablement of data driven, digitally supported decision processes across functions and regions.
At Astellas, we recognise that our employees enjoy having a balance between their professional and home lives. We are proud of our hybrid approach which empowers you to have flexibility on whether to work from home or in the office.
You will be part of an inclusive team that works to develop innovative therapies for patients.
Hybrid Working:
At Astellas we recognize the importance of work/life balance, and we are proud to offer a hybrid working solution allowing time to connect with colleagues at the office with the flexibility to also work from home. We believe this will optimize the most productive work environment for all employees to succeed and deliver. Hybrid work from certain locations may be permitted in accordance with Astellas’ Responsible Flexibility Guidelines.
Key Activities for this role:
- Provide end to end leadership of global demand and supply planning, including reconciliation within the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process and oversight of execution outcomes.
- Ensure reliable product availability and strong alignment with all relevant stakeholders.
- Drive performance optimization using Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), ensuring decisions are grounded in measurable results.
- Proactively manage supply risks and deliver scenario based insights and recommendations that support leadership decision making.
- Oversee disciplined supply execution across sourcing, ordering, inventory, and system processes.
- Champion data driven and digitally enabled planning and execution capabilities across the organisation.
Essential Knowledge & Experience:
- Extensive functional expertise in demand and supply planning, supply execution, inventory management, and performance governance within complex global supply chains.
- Strong leadership in cross functional and multi regional environments, with the ability to influence at senior management and executive levels.
- Advanced analytical capability and systems proficiency that enable high quality decision making.
- A proven track record in risk management, continuous improvement, and digital enablement.
Preferred Knowledge & Experience:
- Experience with enterprise planning and execution platforms such as Integrated Business Planning (IBP) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), along with scenario based decision support and performance analytics in complex supply chain environments.
- Exposure to multi regional, multi source, and regulated global supply chains, including manufacturing, sourcing, and product life cycle complexity.
- Proven involvement in cross functional transformation initiatives, process standardisation, and operating model evolution.
- Experience supporting or presenting in senior leadership governance forums.
Educations/Qualifications:
- Advanced degree or equivalent.
Additional Information:
- Type of role full-time permanent.
- Location in the Netherlands office (Leiden).
- This position follows our hybrid working model. The role requires a blend of home and minimum 1 -2 days per week in our local office. Flexibility may be required in line with business needs. Candidates must be located within a commutable distance of the office.
What We Offer:
- A challenging and diversified job in an international setting.
- Opportunity and support for continuous development.
- Inspiring work climate.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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