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The job profiles on this job requisition are:
Supply Chain Management-Supply Chain Management-Multiple Function-P1. Supply Chain Management-Supply Chain Management-Multiple Function-P2, Supply Chain Management-Supply Chain Management-Multiple Function-P3.
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Organization Overview:
At Lilly, we serve an extraordinary purpose. We make a difference for people around the globe by discovering, developing and delivering medicines that help them live longer, healthier, more active lives. Not only do we deliver breakthrough medications, but you also can count on us to develop creative solutions to support communities through philanthropy and volunteerism.
The Project Planning Associate will be assigned specific projects that support the IDAP Supply Chain Team. These Projects may include product or sourcing changes, flavor management, process improvements or specific departmental or organizational goals. This role will require data gathering, solution development, and planning to deliver specific objectives or results. Change Control management will be an essential element of successfully achieving objectives.
Responsibilities:
- Supply Chain Project Planning: Provide operational and project support for the business responsibilities of the Site Supply Chain Group, including product forecasting and planning, inventory control, purchasing, customer support, etc.
- Special Projects - Focus on specific project workload that may be selected and given by local Management. Use individual initiative to deliver analysis, propose solutions, and work with a variety of departments to develop and deliver solutions.
- Corporate and Strategic Initiatives- Provide support for specific manufacturing and strategic initiatives. Examples of such initiatives are IT systems updates, manufacturing sourcing changes, long range planning, etc.
- Procedures and Process Development - Assist with the development and implementation of new and revised processes and procedures as required.
- Business Analysis - Provide analysis of specific operational or business processes as identified by management.
- Design, and develop for approval, efficiency improvements. Implement and seek additional opportunities for replication.
- Manage all projects within the local Change Control management system.
Basic Requirements:
Undergraduate degree or higher
Technical Skills:
- Understanding and appreciation of GMP requirements.
- Previous experience with change management systems in a regulated environment.
Project Skills:
- Understanding of various elements required to analyze, develop and deliver solutions to business problems.
- Ability to create project plans, monitor schedules, and manage implementation of projects as necessary.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
Communication Skills:
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to communicate ideas for new projects and new processes effectively
- Initiated projects / processes are able to be approved, implemented and replicated.
Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization or visas for this role, including but not limited to F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, J-1, H-1B, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, or L-1.
Additional Skills/Preferences:
- Previous experience writing, coordinating, presenting and managing complex projects with multiple deliverables is necessary. Experience within change management systems preferable.
- Experience in Pharmaceutical manufacturing, supply chain, or distribution operations preferable.
- Understanding of how the follow processes and system requirements which impact Supply Chain projects: Commissioning / Qualification / Validation of equipment, Warehouse Operations awareness, development of printed and non-printed packaging components, experience with manufacturing systems such as SAP.
- High level of proficiency with most/all Microsoft Office Applications
- Experience with introducing existing products into new markets and launching new products to new markets.
Additional Information:
- Travel 0-5%
- Position location - Indianapolis LTC-S
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Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is
$58,500 - $137,500
Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.
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