Head of Supply Chain Alpine

With a unique legacy in dermatology as well as decades of cutting-edge innovation, Galderma is the pure-play dermatology category leader, present in approximately 90 countries. We deliver an innovative, science-based portfolio of premium flagship brands and services that spans the full spectrum of the fast-growing dermatology market through Injectable Aesthetics, Dermo-cosmetics, and Therapeutic Dermatology. Since our foundation in 1981, we have dedicated our focus and passion to the human body’s largest organ – the skin – meeting individual consumer and patient needs with superior outcomes in partnership with healthcare professionals. Because we understand that the skin we’re in shapes our lives, we are advancing dermatology for every skin story.

We look for people who focus on getting results, embrace learning and bring a positive energy. They must combine initiative with a sense of teamwork and collaboration. Above all, they must be passionate about doing something meaningful for consumers, patients, and the healthcare professionals we serve every day. We aim to empower each employee and promote their personal growth while ensuring business needs are met now and into the future. Across our company, we embrace diversity and respect the dignity, privacy, and personal rights of every employee.

At Galderma, we actively give our teams reasons to believe in our bold ambition to become the leading dermatology company in the world. With us, you have the ultimate opportunity to gain new and challenging work experiences and create an unparalleled, direct impact.

At Galderma we’re unique and we embrace difference.

Whether it’s the unique breadth of our integrated offering that covers Aesthetics, Consumer, and Prescription products; or our commitment to recognising and rewarding people for the contribution they make – working here isn’t like anywhere else.

At Galderma, we actively give our teams reasons to believe in our ambition to become the leading dermatology company in the world. With us, you have the ultimate opportunity to gain new and challenging work experiences and create an unparalleled, direct impact.

Job Title: Head of Supply Chain Alpine

Location: Vienna, Austria (preferred), Zug, Switzerland (alternative)

Job Description

Reporting to the Head of Supply Chain Northern Europe, the Head of Supply Chain Alpine leads the combined Switzerland and Austria Market Supply Chain function and provides strategic direction for plans associated with demand, supply, distribution, and customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Market Supply Chain team, providing strategic direction for demand, supply, distribution, and customer service activities.
• S&OP Governance: Drive Market S&OP governance, collaborating closely with finance and sales to ensure full visibility of all risks and opportunities, and alignment on unified forecasts in both volume and financials.
• Demand Planning: Analyze market trends, demand forecasts, and regulatory changes to anticipate supply chain needs and challenges. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including sales, marketing, manufacturing, and finance to develop integrated business plans.
• Inventory Management: Monitor inventory levels and develop action plans to minimize excess and obsolete inventory while ensuring product availability.
• Distribution and Logistics: Manage transportation, warehousing, and logistics service providers to optimize costs and service levels.
• Team Leadership and Development: Provide leadership, guidance, and mentoring to the supply chain team to foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and accountability.

Skills & Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field is preferred.
• Proven experience in a similar market supply chain role with budget accountability.
• Demonstrated ability to develop short to long-term (1-5 years) operational plans for optimizing the organization or function and executing strategies.
• Business partnering mindset, strong stakeholder management skills, and hands-on mentality.
• Strong team player with effective communication and people management skills.
• Fluency in English and German is essential, proficiency in other European languages is a plus.

What we offer in return
You will be working for an organization that embraces diversity & inclusion and believe we will deliver better outcomes by reflecting the perspectives of our diverse customer base. In addition, we want to ensure our commitment towards equity and inclusion by offering a competitive and fair compensation with a bonus structure and benefit package. You become part of a hybrid culture to ensure innovation and collaboration together with the right work-life balance. You will have a development plan, during which a personalized career path will be established, and you join a growing organization that believes in ownership from day one where everyone is empowered to grow and to take on accountability.

Next Steps

• If your profile is a match, we will invite you for a first virtual conversation with the recruiter.
• The next step is a virtual conversation with the hiring manager 
• The final step is a panel conversation with the extended team

Our people make a difference

At Galderma, you’ll work with people who are like you. And people that are different. We value what every member of our team brings. Professionalism, collaboration, and a friendly, supportive ethos is the perfect environment for people to thrive and excel in what they do.