Senior Specialist, Logistics 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.
Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us .

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Good understanding of business specific organisations & functions (Quality, Finance, Supplier Relationship Manager, Procurement, EHS, Market Supply Operations & Supply Chain), and capable to interact with decision makers within.
• Creates and maintains strong working relationships within the BMS organisation and externally with customers, BMS approved Transportation companies, 3PLs & CMOs.
• Self-driven with a strong customer focus and possess skillset to work on own initiative within a team environment to drive issues to resolution.
• Working knowledge of ERP, ideally SAP and related Data Analysis Tools to include the Microsoft Office suite.
• Demonstrated capability in the use of Six Sigma tools for root cause analysis. Ability to close-out investigations and issues with CMOs, 3PLs and BMS approved Transportation companies.
• Ability to translate technical issues into business impact and relevant solutions.
• Ability to prioritise, organize and manage multiple tasks to tight deadlines
• Knowledge of Customs clearance import and export procedures for shipments moving between EU & Non-EU locations.
• Knowledge of the Classification, Preparation and Transportation of Dangerous Goods to ensure compliance with IATA, ADR & IMDG regulations.
• Strong knowledge of Packaging & Transportation solutions to mitigate against logistics incidents that could jeopardise the integrity of pharmaceutical product.
• Appreciation of performance metrics and their value in influencing Supply Chain results.
• Must have knowledge of and model the BMS core behaviours

Desired Qualifications & Experience:

• A Qualification in Supply Chain Management or Logistics Management would be advantageous.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation, analytical & presentation skills.
• Proven ability to prioritise, organise and manage multiple tasks to tight deadlines.
• Minimum of three years previous experience within a Supply Chain environment, preferably within the Life Sciences sector.
• Understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing operations within the overall business organisation and structure would be advantageous.
• Demonstrates strong stakeholder management
• Knowledge of GMP & GD

BMS External Manufacturing is looking to recruit a permanent Senior Specialist, Logistics Planning.
Job Function: Responsible for Managing Transportation & External Warehousing on behalf of ExM for EMEA/APAC.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manages the planning of Transportation Movements with all BMS approved transportation companies and storage facilities, on behalf of ExM from all sites (CMOs, 3PL, DCs, Intercompany etc) for EMEA/APAC.
• Manages, resolves issues, implements improvements and ultimately fosters relations between 3PL / CMO’s and BMS approved transportation companies.
• Manages transportation redeployments to markets and returns to manufacturing sites.
• Accountable for the Investigation, and successful resolution, of all Transportation & Distribution incidents on behalf of ExM in Deviation Management System.
• Owns the LIR system on behalf of ExM Supply Chain as subject matter expert (SME), and is the key point of contact for the LIR global team.
• Attends Quarterly Business Reviews, as required, with BMS approved Transportation Companies & 3PL to drive Performance, Mitigate Risks and ensure alignment with ExM goals and objectives.
• Responsible for transportation decision making on behalf of ExM in the EMEA/APAC region during any period of absence of the Logistics Team Lead.
• Demonstrates that Logistics are managed in the most efficient and cost effective manner by utilising OPEX tools to drive Continuous Improvement to meet, and exceed customer expectations.
• Responsible for reviewing, analysing and authorising all ExM Freight spend.

Designee Responsibilities: Senior Logistics Planners are designee for each other during periods of absence. Also responsible for operational aspects of Logistics Team lead during absence.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Good understanding of business specific organisations & functions (Quality, Finance, Supplier Relationship Manager, Procurement, EHS, Market Supply Operations & Supply Chain), and capable to interact with decision makers within.
• Creates and maintains strong working relationships within the BMS organisation and externally with customers, BMS approved Transportation companies, 3PLs & CMOs.
• Self-driven with a strong customer focus and possess skillset to work on own initiative within a team environment to drive issues to resolution.
• Working knowledge of ERP, ideally SAP and related Data Analysis Tools to include the Microsoft Office suite.
• Demonstrated capability in the use of Six Sigma tools for root cause analysis. Ability to close-out investigations and issues with CMOs, 3PLs and BMS approved Transportation companies.
• Ability to translate technical issues into business impact and relevant solutions.
• Ability to prioritise, organize and manage multiple tasks to tight deadlines
• Knowledge of Customs clearance import and export procedures for shipments moving between EU & Non-EU locations.
• Knowledge of the Classification, Preparation and Transportation of Dangerous Goods to ensure compliance with IATA, ADR & IMDG regulations.
• Strong knowledge of Packaging & Transportation solutions to mitigate against logistics incidents that could jeopardise the integrity of pharmaceutical product.
• Appreciation of performance metrics and their value in influencing Supply Chain results.
• Must have knowledge of and model the BMS core behaviours.

Desired Qualifications & Experience:

• A Qualification in Supply Chain Management or Logistics Management would be advantageous.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation, analytical & presentation skills.
• Proven ability to prioritise, organise and manage multiple tasks to tight deadlines.
• Minimum of three years previous experience within a Supply Chain environment, preferably within the Life Sciences sector.
• Understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing operations within the overall business organisation and structure would be advantageous.
• Demonstrates strong stakeholder management
• Knowledge of GMP & GDP

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