Job Description

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Summary

Location: Montreal, #LI-Hybrid


Temporary position: 12 months




Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you.



You are to deliver $1.4 billion in sales orders and 8 million plus units of products shipped to serve patients. You will be responsible for ensuring all customer orders are fulfilled, while maintaining impeccable relationship with our 3PL and distribution network. You will also be the liaison to Novartis for internal and external stakeholders, including custom brokers, for all process related to the movement of goods into the country.



The role reports directly into the Novartis Canada Warehouse & Distribution Manager and will work closely with the Supply Chain cross-functional team.
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About the Role

Key

responsibilities:

Inventory Control: Tracking all incoming and outgoing inventory, maintaining accurate records, and overseeing regular physical counts and cycle counts to reconcile actual stock levels with system data. Prioritize the on-going shipping process with 3PL according to commercial needs. Ensure smooth operations on daily W&D activities, including warehouse, transportation and final mile delivery. Troubleshoot on any ad-hoc issues from warehouse and transportation and report to internal stakeholders accordingly. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to improve efficiencies with 3PL. Actively participate in monthly business reviews and support vendor evaluation and performance improvement plans.

Essential

Requirements:

Undergraduate degree in Supply Chain/International Commerce/Business Administration, or relevant hands-on experience in transportation and logistics Solid understanding of inventory management and their financial impacts, detail oriented and strong analytical skills Excellent organizational, prioritization and time management skills required Flexible and comfortable in a dynamic and changing environment. Fully functional in various system applications: SAP, excellent MS Office skills (Excel, Word, Power Point)

Desirable Requirements:

Pharma Industry experience an asset Customs and Trade Compliance experience an asset

At

Novartis Canada

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we are determined to be a valued partner and advocate, with a deep understanding of patient needs along the entire care journey - from drug development, to diagnosis, to access and beyond. Part of the way we are doing this is by leveraging data, technology, and partnerships.

Research & Development

: we focus on four core therapeutic areas: Cardiovascular, Renal & Metabolic, Immunology, Neuroscience and Oncology. We also develop and deliver treatments through other promoted and established brands, which today are helping millions of patients. Over the last three years, our average annual research and development investment in Canada was over $30 million, and we conduct clinical trial research in every region throughout Canada.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

: Novartis is committed to building outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse team's representatives of the patients and communities we serve.

Why Novartis:

Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients' lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

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Benefits and Rewards:

Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we'll help you thrive personally and professionally: https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards



Division
Operations
Business Unit
Universal Hierarchy Node
Location
Canada
Site
Montreal
Company / Legal Entity
CA04 (FCRS = CA004) NOVARTIS PHARMA CANADA INC.
Functional Area
Technical Operations
Job Type
Full time
Employment Type
Temporary (Fixed Term)
Shift Work
No

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve.