Senior Manager, Inventory Management & Purchasing

We Are Teva

We’re Teva, a leading innovative biopharmaceutical company, enabled by a world-class generics business. Whether it’s innovating in the fields of neuroscience and immunology or delivering high-quality medicine worldwide, we’re dedicated to addressing patients’ needs now and in the future. Here, you will be part of a high-performing, inclusive culture that values fresh thinking and collaboration. You'll have the room to grow, the flexibility to balance life with work, and the opportunity to better health worldwide, together.

Established in 1992, Anda Inc. is an independent wholly owned subsidiary of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., and is one of the leading pharmaceutical distributors within the United States, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. We provide distribution services to customers that span across all trade classes within the healthcare supply chain. Our portfolio of products includes generic, brand and specialty pharmaceuticals, injectables, vaccines/biologicals, diagnostic tests, medical & surgical supplies, OTC products, vitamins & nutritional supplements as well as Rx and OTC pet medications. At Anda we are committed to provide our customers with the reliable and trusted service needed to support their businesses and most importantly, the needs of their patients. Our team operates with an unmatched sense of urgency and we pride ourselves in our willingness and ability to do what it takes to get our customers what they need, when they need it.

Our Team, Your Impact

The position is responsible for leading inventory strategy and purchasing alignment to ensure effective balance between product availability, working capital, service levels and risk management. This role works across Trade and Operations to convert supplier strategies and customer priorities into disciplined purchasing and inventory decisions. The position supports shared accountability for outcomes by aligning replenishment, supply continuity and operational execution against portfolio goals.

How You’ll Spend Your Day

All areas of responsibility listed below are essential to the satisfactory performance of this position by any incumbents with reasonable accommodation if necessary. Any non-essential functions are assumed to be included in other related duties or assignments.

• Lead inventory strategy and purchasing alignment across assigned portfolios and categories.
• Ensure balance between inventory requirements, service levels, profitable purchasing and risk management.
• Drive process improvements in replenishment, forecasting, exception management and operational governance.
• Partner with Trade leadership to align supplier strategy to inventory positioning, service recovery and portfolio execution.
• Analyze inventory performance, forecast quality and category results to guide decisions and corrective actions.

Your Skills and Experience

Any equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience that fulfills the requirements of the position will be considered.

Education/Certification/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or higher.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in sourcing, category management, inventory management or related operations, as applicable to the role.
• Pharmaceutical or healthcare industry experience preferred.
• Prior experience in managing teams and/or leading complex cross-functional initiatives preferred.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Proficiency in MS Office products.
• Strong problem solving and issue resolution capabilities, strong program management capabilities and business case analysis skills.
• Fact based, analytical thinker with demonstrated ability to thrive in data-driven, process-oriented environment.
• Ability to influence others and create alignment in a multi-stakeholder environment.
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing environments and ability to manage complexity.
• Strong leadership, influencing skills and the ability to partner with and manage diverse teams.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English (required) and excellent presentation skills.
• Working knowledge of inventory replenishment, supply planning and purchasing systems.
• Strong knowledge of products, customers and multiple selling channels is preferred where applicable to the role.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Approximately 15% domestic travel throughout the United States.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Occasional: Sitting for extended periods of time at work station or mobile equipment. Visual Acuity: Perform activities such as computer work, preparing and analyzing data, and extensive reading.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

May be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed in the office and/or on site visits (i.e. safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, etc.). In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose an undue hardship on the Company. The requirements and responsibilities in this position description do not create an employment contract and are not meant to be all-inclusive. The incumbent is responsible to ensure compliance with all laws, regulations, codes, standards and company policies relevant to this position. This document in no way states or implies that only the duties described above are to be performed by the incumbent. The incumbent will be expected to follow instructions and perform duties as required by his or her supervisor and understand that aspects of their position may be changed by the Company on an as-needed basis.

How We’ll Take Care of You

We offer a competitive benefits package, including:

• Comprehensive Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage starting on the first day of employment, providing the employee enrolls.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) with employer match, up to 6% and an annual 3.75% Defined Contribution to the 401k plan.
• Time Off: Paid Time Off including vacation, sick/safe time, caretaker time and holidays.
• Life and Disability Protection: Company paid Life and Disability insurance.
• Additional benefits include, but are not limited to, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Tuition Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Life Style Spending Account, Volunteer Time Off, Paid Parental Leave, if eligible , Family Building Benefits, Virtual Physical Therapy, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurances, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Plan, Voluntary Life Insurance and Long Term Disability and more.

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