Job Introduction

Thanks for checking out our vacancy, we’re delighted you want to learn more about Dechra.

Dechra are a growing, global specialist within the world of veterinary pharmaceuticals. Our expertise is in the development, manufacture, marketing and sales of high quality products exclusively for veterinarians worldwide.

Here at Dechra, our values are embedded within our culture and thrive within our family of almost 2000 colleagues globally. From manufacturing to marketing, (D)edication, (E)njoyment, (C)ourage, (H)onesty, (R)elationships and (A)mbition are at the heart of our everyday operations and the way we do business.

The Opportunity 

The Process Optimisation Manager is part of the Supply Chain Optimisation Team, reporting to the Supply Chain Optimisation Manager. This role works closely with the global Supply Chain team and fosters collaborative relationships throughout the organisation.

The purpose of the role is to support the improvement system and guide the global team in identifying and delivering against improvement opportunities impacting the companies’ ability to Supply, along with supporting initiative owners through the improvement journey, preparing business cases and the identification and delivery of solutions / improvements.

Global travel is required for this role.

Role Responsibility

So, what will you be doing? This role has a broad and varied remit and the successful candidate will have responsibility for duties including:

• Champion the implementation, use and evolution of the Improvement System.
• Demonstrate and embody the Improvement System Values & Culture.
• Proactively support the planning, execution, and monitoring of improvement initiatives.
• Lead improvement initiatives as identified by Supply Chain and the wider Dechra Business. Ensure key deliverables are identified, achieved successfully and the business is provided with key management information throughout the process.
• Lead Problem Solving events and supports process improvements, utilising Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies.
• Drive continuous improvement across Supply Chain, Logistics, Warehousing and the wider Dechra business, identifying, creating and presenting business cases in order to improve customer service, reduce costs and positively impact sustainability.
• When managing initiatives, understand and ensure the compatibility of the goals and objectives, with the strategy of the commercial, manufacturing and business areas. 
• To identify and drive the communication and inter-personal relationships within the business and implement the appropriate effective strategy to allow any cultural, language and business needs to be clearly met.
• Conduct process analysis to identify gaps and develop recommendations for improvement, addressing opportunities and risks.
• Assume accountability for the preparation and presentation of reporting, including, but not limited to progression, risks and benefits for individual initiatives.
• To work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to continuously improve operational delivery of initiatives and make recommendations to change business processes where relevant.
• Ensure adherence to Group policies, standards and procedures, legal requirements and good practices as prescribed by the business and appropriate professional bodies, such as FDA, Environmental, Quality, Regulatory.

The Ideal Candidate

Here at Dechra we pride ourselves on being an inclusive employer and we embrace candidates from all walks of life. We’re particularly keen to hear from those who have/are:

• Excellent planning and organising skills.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Track record of successfully leading cross functional strategic initiatives.
• Desirable to have logistics and warehousing- working knowledge of national and international freight movements and in-house and 3rd party warehousing.
• Planning and inventory management.
• Influencing and collaborating with all internal and external stakeholder groups.
• Able to operate effectively in a multi-cultural and matrix environment.
• Flexibility, adaptability and with the ability to deliver in a timely manner.
• High degree of collaborative working and team working capability.
• Strategic & Innovative thinker.
• Computer literate.
• Experience with logistics network design would be great but not essential.
• Be able to successfully manage complex transformations, integrations and change management.
• Performance management of 3PLs would be beneficial but not required.

About the Company

Dechra is a global specialist in veterinary pharmaceuticals and related products business. Our expertise is in the development, manufacture, marketing and sales of high quality products exclusively for veterinarians worldwide.

We are a global leader in veterinary endocrinology and topical dermatology, have a broad portfolio of analgesia, anaesthetics and products for the treatment of pain, and are also recognised as innovators in other specialisations such as the treatment of equine lameness, nutrition and differentiated generics. 

We deliver high quality products and services to veterinarians worldwide through our employees and a network of third parties to sustainably improve global animal health and welfare.

Everything we do is underpinned by our Culture and Values. They are important to us and have helped drive the Group’s success. 

Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC