Thomas Schürmann

API Supply Chain Project Leader bei Elanco

Basel, Basel, Switzerland

About

Experience

  • Elanco (11 yrs 6 mos)
    • API Supply Chain Management Team Leader
      May 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 2 mos

    • API Supply Chain Project Leader
      Jan 2015 - Jul 2025 · 10 yrs 7 mos

      – Implementing and chairing of Sales & Organizations Planning (S&OP) process – Onboarding of new API suppliers/CMs concerning Supply Chain – Leading Supply Chain relevant projects e.g. implementation of Operational Standards for Supply Chain Excellence (OSSCE) – Defining and reviewing flow of goods – Defining and maintaining master data e.g. MOQ, OLT, Target Safety Stock – Managing API inventory and purchase orders – Consulting in the event of challenges/issues concerning API Supply Chain

  • Novartis (Basel)
    • HR Project Manager
      Aug 2013 - Dec 2014 · 1 yr 5 mos

      – Reviewing and realigning the execution plan of a major manufacturing site’s footprint strategy – Designing and implementing a new FTE planning process – Supporting the Elanco & Novartis Animal Health integration project Novartis Animal Health division was aquired by Lilly/Elanco as of 31st Dec 2014

    • TechOps Project Manager
      Oct 2012 - Jul 2013 · 10 mos

      – Managing the divisional Manufacturing & Quality Program (MQP) PMO – Integrating, coordinating and tracking all MQP activities at divisional level, including leading of cross-functional alignment meetings – Actively contributing to the implementation of the MS&T function – Contributing to quality systems development projects

  • Japan Tobacco International (Dagmersellen)
    • Project Improvement Engineer
      Mar 2012 - Sep 2012 · 7 mos

      – Identifying & implementing business process and machine efficiency improvements – Collaborating closely with equipment/machine suppliers – Substituting Maintenance & Repairs Manager

    • Technical Project Manager
      Jul 2011 - Feb 2012 · 8 mos

      Planning and implementing various investment projects mainly in the field of intra-logistics (e.g. increasing warehouse capacity, evaluating shipment container loading systems, analyzing flow of goods)

    • Factory Management Trainee
      Aug 2009 - Jun 2011 · 1 yr 11 mos

      Various management education and experience was gained in the following departments: Engineering Department, Factory Controlling, Manufacturing Services, Global Spare Parts Management