Supply Chain Specialist VIE Contract
Sanofi · São Paulo, SP, BR
**Supply Chain Specialist \- VIE Contract** * Location: Brazil, São Paulo * Target start date: 01/02/2027 iMove, the Sanofi VIE Program, is available to citizens of the European Economic Area (EU \+ Norway, Liechtenstein and Iceland) aged between 18 and 28\. PLEASE NOTE that since this program is primarily an international development program, candidates cannot apply to a VIE assignment in their own country of citizenship. PLEASE NOTE that applications that are only submitted in French cannot be considered by our non\-French speaking partners at Sanofi worldwide. Therefore, only applications that are submitted in English will be considered. Please make sure to apply with your personal email address. **About the job** *As* ***Supply Chain Specialist VIE*** *within our Manufacturing \& Supply team, you’ll act as the primary Supply Chain focal point for all products manufactured by CMOs, ensuring seamless integration between internal stakeholders and external manufacturing partners.* *Join a global network that powers how Sanofi delivers — seamlessly, purposefully, and at scale. In Manufacturing \& Supply, you’ll help reimagine how life\-changing treatments reach people everywhere, faster.* *Ready to get started?* **About Sanofi** *We’re an R\&D\-driven, AI\-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.* **Main responsibilities:** **Strategic Supply Chain Management** * Design and implement supply strategies that balance service levels, inventory optimization, and cost efficiency in alignment with corporate policies. * Lead the development of mid to long\-term supply plans, anticipating market trends, demand fluctuations, and capacity constraints. * Drive strategic initiatives to enhance supply chain resilience and mitigate risks across the CMO network. **Inventory \& Service Level Optimization** * Monitor and ensure optimal stock levels in accordance with current inventory policies, preventing stockouts and excess inventory situations. * Establish and maintain target service levels, working proactively to achieve KPIs and minimize business disruption. * Develop advanced analytics and forecasting models to improve demand planning accuracy and inventory turnover. * Lead cross\-functional teams in developing action plans to reduce product destruction and manage materials with short shelf life. **Procurement \& Supplier Management** * Manage the placement and tracking of purchase orders with CMOs, ensuring alignment with supply chain planning tools and business requirements. * Monitor delivery fulfillment through systematic supplier performance tracking, ensuring on\-time and in\-full (OTIF) delivery compliance. * Assess and manage risks of contractual penalties related to OTIF performance, implementing corrective actions as needed. * Ensure CMO compliance with all contractual clauses, quality standards, and regulatory requirements. * Support periodic reviews of Service Level Agreements (SLAs), analyzing demand patterns and optimizing parameters such as MOQ, lead times, and minimum shelf life requirements. **New Product Introduction \& Lifecycle Management** * Oversee supply chain activities for New Product Launches (NPL), ensuring timely market availability and successful commercialization. * Collaborate with R\&D, Quality, Regulatory, and Commercial teams to develop robust supply plans for product introductions. * Follow artwork changes and updates between CMOs and internal teams, ensuring regulatory compliance and technical accuracy. * Support product lifecycle management initiatives, including phase\-ins, phase\-outs, and portfolio optimization. **Performance Management \& Continuous Improvement** * Develop, track, and report key performance indicators (KPIs) for CMO performance, including OTIF, lead time compliance, and quality metrics. * Conduct monthly performance reviews with CMOs, identifying gaps, opportunities for improvement, and implementing corrective actions. * Ensure implementation/participation in Supply Chain Projects as a KU for a period. * Create plans for improvement with multifunctional team, when the process is putting the business in risk. **Functional Leadership \& Stakeholder Management** ***(New/Enhanced)*** * Lead functional meetings with Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Logistics, Warehousing, Commercial, and COMEX teams to ensure end\-to\-end supply chain visibility. * Serve as the escalation point for supply chain issues, coordinating rapid response and resolution across internal and external stakeholders. * Mentor and provide guidance to junior supply chain analysts, fostering skill development and knowledge sharing. * Represent Supply Chain in strategic business reviews, presenting ins