Trade Operations Analyst
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By clicking the Apply button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda's Privacy Notice and Terms of Use . I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge.**Job Description**Join Takeda as a Trade Operations Analyst where you will understand the key internal controls and ability to incorporate into business processes for accurate order fulfillment for the Biological Distributor and Specialty Pharmacy channels. You will articulate verbal and written communication skills to explain business situations and solutions to leadership within Market Access and other internal business partners to drive inventory and order management processes. You will be responsible for achieving results to meet volume demands, support inventory disruptions and order management along with continuous improvement programs.**How you will contribute:**+ Serves as a liaison and point of contact between Trade & Distribution Accounts (VP/Director/Customer Care Team levels), Commercial Marketing and Sales team (Account Managers and above) and customer base. Collaborates with supply chain cross-functional groups (3PL, planning, logistics, operations) to ensure timely delivery of all customer orders.+ Key contact for order to cash engagement for strategic accounts.+ Proactively identifies and resolves all order management issues, including identifying opportunities to create more efficient processes and managing inventory supply with direct financial impact to 85% of US sales totaling $14 Billion annually.+ Develops processes and communication plans to strengthen business to business relationships including process optimization in inventory management endeavors.+ Analyzes purchase orders for pricing or quantity accuracy and communicates necessary changes to replenishments contacts.+ Participate in cross-functional meetings with sales VP/Directors, Head of Distribution, USBU Controller, Marketing Franchise Heads, Trade & Distribution VP/Directors to aid in quarterly business goals.+ Provide necessary support in internal and external audit of sales orders as requested.+ Participate on new product launches and system enhancements, as directed.+ Performs all order management & inventory functions in SAP**Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:**+ Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.+ Two to four years of pharmaceutical, customer service, and/or operations experience required.+ Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills complex business situations and solutions.+ Practice efficient time management and coordinates tasks, working with applications in a regulated environment. Ability to prepare and execute business meetings virtual, face-to-face, cross functional, local, or global to ensure meeting required deliverables.+ Professional in-depth knowledge of business processes in the pharmaceutical industry within functionalarea.+ Knowledge of products and customers channels a plus+ Problem solving and computer skills are required. SAP, Word, Excel, Outlook, Cognos, Access a plus.+ Knowledge of Takeda products and Specialty Channel and Biological Distributors a plus.+ Demonstrated ability to work in matrix environment across multiple business functions.+ **Must be flexible to cover a shift during Customer Service hours of operation: 8:00AM - 5:00PM CST M-F Limited domestic travel, up to 10% per year****More about us:**At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.This position is currently classified as remote in accordance with Takeda's Hybrid and Remote Work policy.Preference will be given to candidates with a remote location near, and availability to work during the working hours of, the corporate office in Boston, Massachusetts.**Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary**We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.**For Location:**Massachusetts - Virtual**U.S. Base Salary Range:**67,900.00 - 106,700.00The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/ or long-term incentives. U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.**EEO Statement**_Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law._**Locations**Massachusetts - Virtual**Worker Type**Employee**Worker Sub-Type**Regular**Time Type**Full time**Job Exempt**Yes\#LI-Remote