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The Director Global Portfolio Management Operations is responsible for driving efficiency and profitability in support of Global & Regional Portfolio Management objectives within the Customer Channels Group (CCG).
Key Responsibilities:
Overall Process Improvement & Consistency:
Drive projects to support globalization of cross referencing and product services functions to ensure all geographies are leveraging best practices, data, and processes. Develop and implement SOPs to ensure Global & Regional Portfolio Management supports compliance of regulatory initiatives as it relates to supplier management. Own the management of SOPs in Master Control.
Product Optimization:
Develop and manage cross referencing capabilities to support the organization’s strategies relative to RFP responses, cross selling on the website, and product conversion in the field.
Develop and drive programs to improve profitability of portfolio utilizing product conversion strategies.
Product Data Management:
Manage all global product data to harmonize SKU’s across regions and classify products into consistent product hierarchy in support of fishersci.com, thermofisher.com, Portfolio Management category reporting and content sharing.
Manage accurate and timely implementation of product onboarding and maintenance. Includes definition and implementation of process improvements to workflow application.
Responsible for product data administration and governance.
Profit Improvement:
Plan, define and drive the North America annual supplier pricing project to completion. Provide support to Europe annual supplier pricing project including sharing best practices, and liaising with other functions to support process improvements.
Operational Projects & Support:
Represent Regional Portfolio Management in cross functional projects. Act as liaison to functions including Supply Chain, Strategic Pricing, Regulatory, IT, and Finance.
Own and manage the quarterly execution of Regional Supplier Scorecards to support Global & Regional Portfolio Management business reviews.
Maintain supplier contact and contract database.
Minimum Qualifications:
5+ years of relevant experience in or a combination of process improvement, sales, product management and/or project management.
4+ years managing teams.
BS/BA in Business or a Science Related field.
Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate across a variety of teams (geographic, business type, management style); strong leadership skills and a commitment to our values.
Ability to think strategically, to specify needs and requirements and to drive projects to successful completion.
Proven track record of working under tight deadlines and demonstrating flexibility with priorities.
Demonstrated ability to drive performance standards and execute in a results-driven organization through a high level of personal motivation and enthusiasm; ability to motivate others while working in a fast-paced environment.
Strong business acumen.
Effective process analytical skills; logic and reasoning skills.
Ability to manage personnel to their maximum effectiveness and work effectively across multiple businesses and functional departments to drive results.
Strong project management skills.
Strong technical skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Access and Excel as well as familiarity with Oracle databases and web-based applications.
Preferred Qualifications:
MBA or advanced degree a plus.
Experience with business process optimization using Six Sigma, Lean, Kaizen and other techniques.
This position has been approved for Relocation Assistance.
Pass it on for Referral Bonus. Not the right role for you, but know someone we should meet? Share with him to earn $1,000 referral bonus.
The Director Global Portfolio Management Operations is responsible for driving efficiency and profitability in support of Global & Regional Portfolio Management objectives within the Customer Channels Group (CCG).
Overall Process Improvement & Consistency:
Drive projects to support globalization of cross referencing and product services functions to ensure all geographies are leveraging best practices, data, and processes. Develop and implement SOPs to ensure Global & Regional Portfolio Management supports compliance of regulatory initiatives as it relates to supplier management. Own the management of SOPs in Master Control.
Product Optimization:
Develop and manage cross referencing capabilities to support the organization’s strategies relative to RFP responses, cross selling on the website, and product conversion in the field.
Develop and drive programs to improve profitability of portfolio utilizing product conversion strategies.
Product Data Management:
Manage all global product data to harmonize SKU’s across regions and classify products into consistent product hierarchy in support of fishersci.com, thermofisher.com, Portfolio Management category reporting and content sharing.
Manage accurate and timely implementation of product onboarding and maintenance. Includes definition and implementation of process improvements to workflow application.
Responsible for product data administration and governance.
Profit Improvement:
Plan, define and drive the North America annual supplier pricing project to completion. Provide support to Europe annual supplier pricing project including sharing best practices, and liaising with other functions to support process improvements.
Operational Projects & Support:
Represent Regional Portfolio Management in cross functional projects. Act as liaison to functions including Supply Chain, Strategic Pricing, Regulatory, IT, and Finance.
Own and manage the quarterly execution of Regional Supplier Scorecards to support Global & Regional Portfolio Management business reviews.
Maintain supplier contact and contract database.
Minimum Qualifications:
5+ years of relevant experience in or a combination of process improvement, sales, product management and/or project management.
4+ years managing teams.
BS/BA in Business or a Science Related field.
Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate across a variety of teams (geographic, business type, management style); strong leadership skills and a commitment to our values.
Ability to think strategically, to specify needs and requirements and to drive projects to successful completion.
Proven track record of working under tight deadlines and demonstrating flexibility with priorities.
Demonstrated ability to drive performance standards and execute in a results-driven organization through a high level of personal motivation and enthusiasm; ability to motivate others while working in a fast-paced environment.
Strong business acumen.
Effective process analytical skills; logic and reasoning skills.
Ability to manage personnel to their maximum effectiveness and work effectively across multiple businesses and functional departments to drive results.
Strong project management skills.
Strong technical skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Access and Excel as well as familiarity with Oracle databases and web-based applications.
Preferred Qualifications:
MBA or advanced degree a plus.
Experience with business process optimization using Six Sigma, Lean, Kaizen and other techniques.
This position has been approved for Relocation Assistance.
Pass it on for Referral Bonus. Not the right role for you, but know someone we should meet? Share with him to earn $1,000 referral bonus.
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