Supply Chain Lean Digital Core (LDC) Specialist

The Supply Chain LDC Specialist will support the local deployment and hyper‑care of the Lean Digital Core (LDC) program within the Supply Chain function. The role requires working with local project teams and global operations, ensuring alignment with Novartis Supply Chain standards. A proactive, collaborative mindset and the ability to operate effectively in a multinational environment are essential. This is a fixed‑term contract of a maximum of 12 months.

Major Accountabilities

• Execute and support local implementation activities for the LDC Supply Chain scope, ensuring readiness, data quality, and process alignment.
• Act as local subject‑matter support for LDC‑related activities, collaborating with local process owners.
• Support testing, validation, and cut‑over execution (e.g., UAT support, data migration checks, go‑live readiness activities) and ensure timely collection of required inputs/evidence.
• Identify and document risks, issues and dependencies impacting Supply Chain operations, supporting mitigation actions and follow‑up.
• Collaborate closely with Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, IT, and external partners (e.g., 3PLs).
• Support cross‑functional workshops by preparing materials, capturing actions, and following up on agreed deliverables.

Obligatory Requirements

• Education: High school degree is the minimum; engineering graduation is highly desirable.
• Experience: Solid Supply Chain experience in a multinational company, preferably in a regulated environment.
• Proven experience in warehousing & distribution and/or demand planning.
• Strong knowledge of SAP R/3 and SAP S/4HANA and command of Microsoft Excel.
• Understanding of end‑to‑end Supply Chain processes (planning, execution, inventory, distribution).
• Ability to work with data, reports, and process documentation.
• Proactivity, teamwork and problem‑solving attitude.
• Fluent Italian and English, written and spoken.

Benefits and Rewards

• Competitive salary and annual bonus
• Pension scheme and share scheme
• Health insurance
• 27 days annual leave
• Flexible working arrangements
• Subsidised dining facilities
• Employee recognition scheme, learning and development opportunities

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