Associate Director Comm and Supply Chain Ops

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our 35,000 employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world. Associate director – Comm & Supply Chain Ops POSITION PURPOSE: As an Associate Director – Commercial & Supply Chain Operations you are accountable for leading all Supply Chain processes, including product forecasting, replenishment, warehousing, and distribution. Further, you are responsible for the Order to Cash process, controls, and work closely together with the GBS Center in Ireland for credit management and collections. You supervise the Italy Supply Chain Team and you and the team are business partnering with the different business units for evaluating and executing commercial strategies that are driving value for Lilly. POSITION MAIN RESPONSABILITIES: Own people management responsibilities for the Italy Affiliate supply chain & distribution team including completing performance reviews and development planning Implement global distribution initiatives and design a clear “order to cash” strategy for Lilly Italy including effective SOx controls Support distribution relationship management and own the Affiliate Distributor Governance framework Manage AR and Collection for hospital customers defining strategy and operations (be GBS point of contact for aging analysis; perform bad debt analysis etc.) Enable an effective product supply chain including an accurate demand forecasting and successful resolution of various supply issues Manage projects as required (e.g. Improve customer facing activities, evaluate queries tracking, etc.) Maintain and develop the relationship within Farmindustria Supports industry representation & key IQVIA liaison supporting market research and Financial Planning Be key partner for business functions on SCM and Customer management topics Be key point of contact for O2C Global process owner REQUIRED QUALIFICATION AND ESSENTIAL SKILLS: University degree in Economics, Finance or engineering (MBA is a strong plus) 5-7 years’ experience in supply chain and financial analysis consulting in a multinational company (experience abroad is a plus) People management experience preferred Experience in cross-functional work/projects Fluent in Italian and English Analytical skills Presentation/communication skills Ability to influence business partners Ability to deal across cultures Detail oriented but still able to see bigger picture High level of initiative and willingness to challenge the status quo Planning and organizational skills, with ability to prioritize Problem solving skills Positive attitude Ability to deal with and navigate ambiguity Ability to work under stress and independently Proficient in SAP, Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint Eli Lilly and Company, Lilly USA, LLC and our wholly owned subsidiaries (collectively “Lilly”) are committed to help individuals with disabilities to participate in the workforce and ensure equal opportunity to compete for jobs. If you require an accommodation to submit a resume for positions at Lilly, please email Lilly Human Resources ( Lilly_Recruiting_Compliance@lists.lilly.com ) for further assistance. Please note This email address is intended for use only to request an accommodation as part of the application process. Any other correspondence will not receive a response. Lilly does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. #WeAreLilly At Lilly we strive to ensure our employees are part of a team that cares about them and our shared purpose of making life better for those around the world. How do we do this? We continue to look for ways to include, innovate, accelerate and deliver while maintaining integrity, excellence and respect for people. We hope that you seek to join us on our journey as we create medicine and deliver improved outcomes for patients across the globe! #WeAreLilly