Nicholas Kelly
Richterswil
Summary
A Supply Chain Executive with over 28 years of experience in developing, leading, and implementing supply chain strategies across the entire supply chain spectrum, including Demand & Supply Planning, Manufacturing, Logistics, Distribution, and Customer Service. Initiated the supply chain career within three of the big 5 firms, namely KPMG, Accenture, and Deloitte, spending 8 years overseeing supply chain transformation projects across various industries. Transitioned into the pharmaceutical & medical devices sector, providing a consultant's perspective across all organizations worked for. Successfully orchestrated strategic transformations and acquisitions, resulting in significant cost reductions, network optimizations, digital innovations, and P&L growth. A leader with a focus on people, adept at attracting and nurturing a diverse range of high-caliber talents and teams, cultivating an environment conducive to delivering exceptional outcomes.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Global Operations/ Supply Chain – Senior Vice President
Covis Pharma
01.2018 - Current
- Overall responsibility for establishing the Global Operations/Supply Chain strategy at Covis Pharma (Process, Organization & Systems).
- Design and implement an end-to-end Global Operations/Supply Chain function with defined roles & responsibilities for teams within the function and their internal and external stakeholders.
- Foster partnerships based on trust and transparency with our global manufacturing and distribution network.
- Lead contract negotiations, ensuring supply reliability and driving cost savings/process improvements.
- Serve as the Global TSA (Transitional Services Agreement) Program Lead for Covis Pharma and act as the Technical Operations lead (Supply Chain, Quality, Regulatory) for all major acquisitions since joining Covis Pharma.
- Instill a culture of continuous improvement across the Technical Operations functions within Covis Pharma to enhance process efficiency throughout the Global Operations/Supply Chain function
Global Supply Chain – Vice President
Cardinal Health
10.2015 - 12.2017
- Overall responsibility for establishing the new Global Supply Chain organization for Cardinal Health (Process, Organization & Systems) and the Supply Chain integration of the Cordis business from Johnson & Johnson
- Directly managing a team of 10 and indirectly managing 20 across the whole supply chain within Logistics, Planning etc…… Implemented an E2E Global Supply Chain organization with clear roles & responsibilities between the Global / Regional Supply Chain teams as well as their interaction with Manufacturing Operations and the Commercial Operations.
European Supply Chain Management – Vice President
Teva
09.2013 - 09.2015
- Overall responsibility for the European Supply Chain Organization, ensuring business continuity and uninterrupted, efficient product supply
- Responsible for all aspects of the European Supply Chain; Forecasting Process, Demand Planning (Net Requirements & Order Management), Supply Planning, Inventory Management, Logistics and Customer Service
- Responsible, in close alignment with Global Supply Chain and the Regional Management team in developing & implementing the Supply Chain Strategy for Europe
- Work closely with Global Supply Chain to continuously improve the Market's Supply Chain processes and implement Supply Chain best practices within the Market's Supply Chain organizations
- Management of the escalation process in case of any SCM issues within the Region
- Act as point of contact for the Regional Commercial Management team.
EMEA Supply Chain Management & Global Planning Director
Convatec
06.2011 - 08.2013
- Accountable for the EMEA Supply Chain organization/ processes covering S&OP, Distribution, Logistics and Customer Services
- Accountable for the Global Planning process covering both MTO/ MTS replenishment models
- Accountable for continuously improving the performance of the supply chain (Inventory management, lead-time reduction, Customer Service level, Distribution Network, Forecasting Process …)
- Member of the EMEA Executive Committee representing Supply Chain Management at the monthly CommOps meeting.
EMEA Supply Chain Management - Vice President
Mylan
06.2009 - 05.2011
- Accountable for the EMEA strategic planning process and input into the Global capacity planning process
- Accountable for the Supply Chain teams across 21 Affiliates within the EMEA region
- Accountable for continuously improving the performance of the supply chain (Inventory management, lead-time reduction, Customer Service level, Supplier Service Level, SKU portfolio management, …)
- Member of the EMEA Executive Committee representing Supply Chain Management including New Product Introductions.
Biotech Supply Chain Manager
Janssen-Cilag
- Manager responsible for all logistical aspects of the Biotech Supply Chain within the European Logistics Centre (ELC) which also includes the responsibility of all cold chain products (Eprex, Risperal Consta, Regranex, OKT
- 3 and Leustatin)
- Principle responsibilities include: Management of the Biotech supply chain from finished goods packaging to delivery to the local operating companies (LOC's) in close collaboration with Global Biologics Supply Chain (GBSC), manufacturing plant, distribution centre and the LOC's
- Daily operations management, balancing demand and supply to ensure a continuous supply of finished goods to the LOC's
- This includes: direct involvement in all operational aspects of the Biotech supply chain such as resource planning, allocation management, LOC's product portfolio management, launch management and crisis management, direct management of 6 people (customer service representatives and supply chain synchronizers) across two sites, successful establishment and maintenance of close working relations with the manufacturing plant, distribution centre and the LOC's
- Support of the Supply Chain Integrity Team with the launch of their new EPREX shipping container with the implementation of the Eprex airfreight shipping guidelines and schedule which has drastically reduced the amount of lost shipments due to temperature/ time variations
- Develop, implement and manage the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process for Pharma Operations Europe with the aim of balancing demand and supply on a monthly basis for a rolling 12 month period.
Global Supply Chain Transformation Project – SCM Director
Janssen-Cilag
10.2002 - 05.2009
- Supply Chain Management Lead within the Global Pharmaceutical Supply Group (GPSG) Integration team charged with leading the integration and transformation of the Pharmaceutical, Biologics and Chemical supply chains into One Supply Chain
- Accountable for the Integrated Demand & Supply planning organization, process and metrics
- Supply Chain Director responsible for the end-to-end supply chain management for the Oncology Franchise within the Global Demand & Supply Group
- Accountable for the strategic demand scenarios and capacity plan
- Accountable for the tactical planning of the supply chain in close collaboration with the Product Supply Chain Managers
- Accountable for New Product Launches within the Oncology portfolio working in close collaboration with Strategic Marketing, Affiliate Organization, Manufacturing, Regulatory and Finance
- Accountable for continuously improving the performance of the supply chain (Inventory management, Cycle time reduction, Service level, Capacity utilization, SKU portfolio management, …).
Education
BSc (Hons) Business Information Technology -
London Management Centre, University of Westminster
06.1994
Skills
- Strategic leadership
- Process Improvements
- Organizational Development
- Operations Management
- Digital Transformation
- Global Operations
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Financial Acumen
- Operational leadership
- Program Management
- Performance Improvement
- Relationship and Team Building
- Employee Coaching
- Change Management
- Process Improvement
- Contract Negotiation
Languages
English
German
Marital Status
Married
Home
+41 44 481 2608
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 03/10/71
- Nationality: British
Timeline
Global Operations/ Supply Chain – Senior Vice President
Covis Pharma
01.2018 - Current
Global Supply Chain – Vice President
Cardinal Health
10.2015 - 12.2017
European Supply Chain Management – Vice President
Teva
09.2013 - 09.2015
EMEA Supply Chain Management & Global Planning Director
Convatec
06.2011 - 08.2013
EMEA Supply Chain Management - Vice President
Mylan
06.2009 - 05.2011
Global Supply Chain Transformation Project – SCM Director
Janssen-Cilag
10.2002 - 05.2009
Biotech Supply Chain Manager
Janssen-Cilag
BSc (Hons) Business Information Technology -
London Management Centre, University of Westminster
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