Senior Manager, Operations Supply Planner

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Position Summary

The Senior Manager, Operations Supply Planner, is responsible for managing the supply planning process for both external manufacturing and internal sites, ensuring alignment with customer and market demand while maintaining operational efficiency. This role involves extensive interaction with internal and external supply sites, logistics, among other supply chain teams. The planner will manage supply strategies, create and execute supply plans, and address any risks or constraints that may affect product availability.

Duties/Responsibilities

Supply Planning and Execution:

· Develop and manage supply plans for materials related to product portfolios

· Coordinate with internal and external manufacturing sites to balance customer service with operational efficiency.

· Maintain accurate inventory levels, ensuring purchase orders are up to date for Drug Substance, Drug Product and Finished goods to meet demand.

· Customer and Stakeholder Engagement:

· Foster strong relationships with global and local supply chain teams and market stakeholders, collaborating to ensure continuity of supply and identify potential risks.

· Participate in supply chain meetings to ensure alignment on customer requirements and consumption plans.

· Demand & Supply Alignment:

· Use ERP systems (e.g., SAP) to manage demand propagation and supply requirements, ensuring the MRP planning process runs effectively.

· Monitor changes in demand, communicate with stakeholders to adjust production plans, and incorporate these changes into site production schedules.

Risk Management & Problem Solving:

· Monitor and assess inventory risks, including shortages, excess stock, and obsolescence.

· Proactively identify and resolve supply constraints, working closely with necessary stakeholders.

· Manage inventory risks related to regulatory or artwork changes

Metrics and Reporting:

· Track and report on key supply chain performance metrics such as backorders, inventory compliance, and PO accuracy.

· Provide input into inventory projections, budget processes, and root cause analysis for any supply issues.

· Prepare and communicate monthly and quarterly stock overviews, identifying any inventory risks or supply disruptions.

Projects & Continuous Improvement:

· Participate in supply chain improvement projects and other initiatives to optimize supply chain processes.

· Support new product introductions, government tender supply programs, and clinical supply requests.

· Ensure that master data is accurately maintained and continuously updated in collaboration with relevant teams.

· Digital Acumen & Learning:

·  Leverages visualization and data contextualization tools including BI platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI), integrated APS capabilities, and BMS platforms to monitor KPIs, perform root cause analysis, review best action analysis and provide data-driven decision support.

· Contributes to process improvements through digitization and automation of planning workflows, supporting improved speed and accuracy.

· Executes task-level work using available tools (e.g. WMS, SAP, Tableau, Riverlogic, Kinaxis), follows SOPs, fulfills orders, and maintains high level of performance across data and planning accuracy.

· Demonstrates curiosity and adaptability in learning new digital tools and platforms (e.g., SAP, Kinaxis, forecasting systems), quickly integrating them into daily operations.

· Strong Planning and financial acumen with understanding of ERP transaction codes, planning/operational software, physical and transactional flows, etc.

· Familiarity with AI and ML systems features including performance & expectation management, optimization, etc.

· Actively upskills on emerging digital technologies and analytics techniques, showing agility in adopting tools and machine learning in planning use cases. Track and report on key supply chain performance metrics such as backorders, inventory compliance, and PO accuracy.

Reporting Relationship

· This role reports to the Director SPU Lead; Senior Director, SPU Lead or Associate Director, NSP. This position may also be a designer for their peers.

Qualifications

• Min. 2 years of experience in supply chain management, preferably within global manufacturing or pharmaceutical environments.

• Strong knowledge of supply chain operations.

•  Expertise in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Rapid Response) and related data analysis tools.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.

• Solid understanding of regulatory requirements, particularly in the pharmaceutical industry (cGMP, FDA, EMA).

• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively under tight deadlines.

• B.S. or BA in supply chain management, science and/or engineering (biotechnology, engineering or related sciences).

• APICS or related professional qualifications are preferred.

Travel Requirements:

· Ad hoc and with notice (up to 10%).

BMS BioPharma Behaviors:

· The qualified candidate demonstrates characteristics of our BMS BioPharma Behaviors. For more details refer to InSite BMS Website / People and Performance / BMS BioPharma Behaviors.

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