E2E Inventory GPL

· Location: Barcelona - Spain
· Hybrid 
· Full time 

About the job

Our Team:

At Sanofi we are chasing the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We at Global SC e2e Planning Excellence support this ambition by driving strategy and excellence through innovation and digitalization, redesigning work, enabling people, and providing expertise within all the scope of planning SC which includes processes of demand-to-cash and plan-to-manufacture.

Job Purpose

The E2E Inventory GPL (Global Process Lead) is a strategic leader within the Supply Chain Center of Excellence (CoE), responsible for defining, standardizing, and continuously evolving global inventory management processes. This role ensures process excellence, alignment with Sanofi’s strategic ambitions, and supports a high-performing, digitally enabled supply chain.

As the global steward of inventory management processes, the GPL brings high level of functional expertise and leadership in his function/domain. The role ensures end-to-end integration across key business functions (Planning, Manufacturing, Procurement, Finance) and drives transformation through process harmonization, digital innovation, and robust governance.

Operating at a strategic level, the GPL acts as the architect and change agent of the global inventory process landscape. The role leads global process governance, supports business value realization, and builds capability and consistency across regions, GBUs, and sites.

Key Accountabilities

Global Process Leadership

• Define and maintain the global inventory process architecture, ensuring consistency, scalability, and alignment with the Sanofi Core Model.
• Act as the process authority for all inventory-related global initiatives, policies, and decisions, working in close alignment with GBUs, Sites and Markets.

​Core Model Stewardship and Maturity

• Own the inventory-related components of the global Core Model; continuously refine them to meet evolving business needs and ensure adherence across the organization.
• Lead Core Model maturity assessments and performance reviews to identify improvement opportunities and drive adoption of best practices.

Cross-Functional Collaboration and Integration

• Partner with other Global GPLs (e.g., Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance) to ensure fully integrated end-to-end supply chain processes
• Facilitate cross-domain alignment to promote a seamless flow of information and drive enterprise-wide process integration.

​Strategic Change Enablement

• ​Lead the design and global rollout of process transformations and innovations in inventory management.

• Lead strategic discussions and influence decision-making for technology enablement, master data governance, and compliance in inventory processes.

Global Governance and Standardization

• Govern the creation and maintenance of global process standards, GOPs, Playbooks, training documents, and user requirements documentation.Ensure consistent adoption of global standards through structured governance forums and extensive training programs.

 Leadership of the Global Inventory Community of Practice

• Lead and nurture a strong community of practice across sites, GBUs, and functions, including Process Stewards, Data Stewards, and Key Users.

• Provide strategic guidance and facilitate knowledge sharing to promote consistency and process maturity across the network.

Audit & Compliance Readiness

• Ensure process and system readiness for internal and external audits through robust control frameworks and governance standards.
• Partner with Controlling and other functions to support global control self-assessments (CSA) and compliance initiatives.

About you

Skills/Expertise/Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in global inventory management within a complex, matrixed, and multinational environment—preferably in the pharmaceutical, life sciences, or other highly regulated industries.

• Proven expertise in leading process governance, digital transformation, and change initiatives for inventory or supply chain functions.

• Strong working knowledge of ERP systems (preferably SAP), advanced planning tools (preferable Kinaxis), and inventory visibility platforms.

• Fluent in English (verbal and written); proficiency in French or other languages is a plus.

Preferred Skills/Expertise/Experience

• Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills with experience in data-driven decision-making, performance tracking, and KPI/dashboard development.

• Skilled in scenario planning, risk-benefit analysis, and structured problem-solving approaches.

• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence without authority in a cross-functional, multicultural environment.

• High comfort level with ambiguity and transformation, with a strong orientation toward simplification and continuous improvement.

• Adept at stakeholder engagement and internal “marketing” of new ideas, processes, or digital tools.

Competency Requirements

• High level of accountability, attention to detail, and ownership of deliverables.

• Strong integrity, professionalism, and ethical standards in all aspects of work.

• Excellent facilitation, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.

• Proactive mindset with strong capabilities in strategic thinking and problem resolution.

Sanofi Values

• Stretch to go beyond the level we have operated at up until now

• Act in the interest of our patients and customers

• Take action instead of waiting to be told what to do

• Put the interests of the organization ahead of my own or those of our team

Languages:
    · Fluent spoken and written English

Why choose us?

• Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.
• Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.
• Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.
• Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.
• Contribute to a company that is not only a leader in healthcare but also a pioneer in digital transformation, shaping the future of global health. 
• Work on Global programs in a truly International and multi-cultural environment.
• Work with highly qualified teams using state-of-the-art technologies to shape the future of Sanofi.

Pursue Progress. Discover Extraordinary.

Progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. You can be one of those people. Chasing change, embracing new ideas and exploring all the opportunities we have to offer. Let’s pursue progress. And let’s discover extraordinary together.
At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity.

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