Senior Manager, Network Supply Planning

at  BristolMyers Squibb

WORKING WITH US

Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren’t words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You’ll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams rich in diversity. Take your career farther than you thought possible.
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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND DESIRED EXPERIENCE

Education

• Undergraduate Degree preferably in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or Life Sciences. advanced degree, diploma or certification in Supply Chain Management (e.g., APICS CIPM/CSCP certification) strongly preferred.

Experience / Knowledge Desired

• 5 to 7 years of Supply Chain experience for a reputed, global or multi-plant Pharmaceutical or Consumer Product company.
• Experience with ERP and Advanced Planning Systems (preferably SAP ECC and Kinaxis Rapid Response preferred).
• Experience with site capacity planning and/or global product supply planning and knowledge of Biotech, Pharmaceutical Sales & Operations Planning processes.
• Experience in developing and implementing world class, global supply chain planning processes and managing them through deployment of global advanced planning and scheduling systems.
• Good understanding and exposure to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and other regulatory requirements (EMA, TGA).
• Experience in working internationally in a fast-paced, reputed, global pharmaceutical/Bio-Technology or Consumer company organized in a matrix structure.

Why you should apply

• You will help patients in their fight against serious diseases
• You will be part of a company that encourages excellence and innovation, respects diversity, develops leaders and values its employees.
• You’ll get a competitive salary and a great benefits package including, but not only, an annual bonus, pension contribution, family health insurance, 27 days of annual leave , access to BMS Cruiserath on-site gym and life assurance

If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.

BMS External Manufacturing is looking to recruit a permanent Senior Manager, Network Supply Planning.
Role Overview

Lead the development & agreement of a feasible Supply Plan for Drug Product (DP) and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) in the tactical planning horizon (typically 3 years), in close alignment with Finished Goods (FIN) planning, and the internal/external manufacturing network.

• Tactical implementation of Brand Supply Chain strategies and planning assumptions within the supply planning process, ensuring seamless supply for patients.
• Ownership of the product structure process to ensure demand propagation through the E2E network in BMS planning and execution systems Rapid Response / SAP
• Global scope with key interface to Supply Chain Product Leaders, Manufacturing sites, External manufacturing Group, and other SC partners across GPS (Global Product Supply).
• Responsible for developing what-if supply scenarios and develop recommendations in response to actual or anticipated changes in demand or supply, when applicable.

NSP Detailed Responsibilities

• Drive the monthly Pharma DP/API network planning process for assigned brands, aligned with agreed metrics including: Inventory Months of Cover, plan Vs budget & previous plan. Manage and communicate deviations.
• Review global analytics of assigned portfolio, including product trends, demand evolution, inventory projections (Heatmaps), supply performance and risks.
• Understand site capacities, capabilities and supply risks. Issue and bottleneck coordination as appropriate.
• Work closely with BMS sites and External Manufacturing group, to ensure alignment of site manufacturing plans and CMO forecasts according to contract.
• Develop what-if supply scenarios and develop recommendations in response to actual or anticipated changes in demand or supply, when applicable.
• Develop and maintain consistent planning information via the product structure template, aligned with Brand and sourcing strategy. Drive the change process and flavor management as required.
• Supply planning masterdata governance and systems management to ensure an accurate demand propagation and supply plan.
• Collaborate with other global partners including: Long Range Planning, Business Continuity Management, Product Strategy, Quality Management, Network Strategy & Business Operations.
• Actively participate and support New Product introduction to ensure that supply network plans are optimally aligned and that supply plans are executed in support of the established timelines.
• Identify continuous improvement approach for supply planning tools and planning process; Support systems planning enhancements and capability projects (SAP / Kinaxis Rapid Response).

Required Competencies

• Strong analytical thinking, problem solving and rapid decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated capability in implementing challenging goals, objectives and practices in a complex and ambiguous environment.
• Strong ability in negotiating and influencing without authority in complex, high impact situations.
• Demonstrated proficiency in a rapidly changing cross-cultural environment.
• Strong presentation and communication skills both, oral and written.
• Business Acumen:
• Has a strong understanding of the key business drivers of the industry/organization. Persuades others with fact-based judgments of the business situation.
• Executing for Results:
• Maintains high standards of performance for himself/herself and others and follows through on commitments. Demonstrates integrity and sticks to core values and principles. Takes the long view, and when faced with challenging obstacles, persists over a significant period of time to achieve his/her agenda. Conveys a sense of urgency and drives issues to closure. Makes timely decisions when a quick response is required and a number of possible alternatives are available.
• Building Relationships and Using Influence:
• Establishes credibility and earns respect with a diverse set of internal and external stakeholders including senior executives, manufacturing and other functional leaders, regulatory professionals, contractors and other partners. Is highly articulate and makes arguments in a clear and compelling manner. Can get things done without compromising principles. Has excellent negotiating skills and achieves win-win outcomes in difficult situations.