Manager, Supply Chain Planning

Company: Disability Solutions
Location: New Brunswick
Posted on: September 1, 2024

Job Description:

Working with UsChallenging. 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 .As the leader of the Supply Planning team, the Supply Planning Manager will be accountable for the following essential team deliverables and responsibilities:

• Analyze demand and develop inventory supply plans for respective brands/products consistent with customer service targets, production site capacity, and forecasted requirements.
• Develop and maintain short, medium and long term volume projections for Starting Materials, Drug Substance and Drug Product as required. Provide analysis of primary business drivers, and input into the annual budget and projection processes.
• Provide long-term netted forecast requirements and short term supply priorities for products purchased from internal BMS production/packaging sites as well as external manufacturing/packaging sites.
• Create and deliver purchase orders to all suppliers based on lead-time that is compliant with contractual obligations (external manufacturers), and compliant with internal BMS production site lead-time requirements.
• Make purchase decisions based on forecasted demand, target safety stock inventory levels, supplier site capacity level, and customer service performance targets.
• Monitor purchase order receipts from all suppliers and ensure timely delivery and availability of product in accordance with our inventory plan, safety stock policy, and on-time delivery metrics.
• Identify and resolve supply exceptions with production sites by expediting or reprioritizing purchase orders, reallocating existing inventory, and/or ensuring sufficient safety stock levels are in place to meet customer service level.
• Develop and manage the relationship with the planning counterpart at the internal BMS manufacturing/packaging sites, and support the External Manufacturing (ExM) Supply Chain Virtual Plant Team's (VPT's) who will own the relationship with external suppliers.
• Support the External Manufacturing (ExM) Supply Chain Virtual Plant Team's (VPT's) for new product introductions and transfer projects from contractors, ensuring supplier capability to meet all supply requirements and Commercial product launch dates.
• Act as central point of contact to develop and support relationship between the External Manufacturing Planning team and BMS Global Supply Chain organization. Represent the External Manufacturing (EXM) Planning team in Global Supply Chain team meetings. Present input and updates as necessary.
• Develop employee performance goals and objectives for direct reports. Provide performance feedback related to business objectives and BMS behaviors.
• Develop employee professional development plans for direct reports via the Powerful Conversations annual process.
• Develop close working relationship with Supply Planning Manager at other ExM locations.
• In conjunction with other Supply Planning Managers develop training curricula to support team responsibilities.
• Implement and manage supply chain performance metrics to assure sustained business performance from suppliers. Provide regular management updates on supply chain performance metrics and project status.
• Ensure all BMS supply chain Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and Work Instructions (WI's) are followed and consistent with External Manufacturing SOP's and WI's. Responsible for the implementation of global supply chain procedures and development and implementation of local supply chain procedures as necessary.
• Lead supply chain activities associated with contractor/vendor transfer projects as required.
• In conjunction with the Enterprise Inventory Optimization (EIO) team, determine appropriate inventory levels / safety stock targets, and ensure procedures are in place to drive inventory efficiencies while maintaining customer service.
• Ensure each member of the team maintains Supply Chain Master Data master data with a high level of accuracy. Ensure coordination with Master Data team to routinely validate and correct SAP master data errors.
• Participate in the monthly Change Control, Supply Chain and Quality Meetings (as required).Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • APICS or related qualification
  • Knowledge of Pharmaceutical Industry
  • 5+ years experience in Supply Chain Management in global manufacturing and supply environment
  • Expert knowledge of ERP, ideally SAP and SAP BW reporting, and related data analysis tools.
  • Understanding of Supply Chain and Regulatory operations in a cGMP environment.
  • Strong Leadership Skills
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
  • Detailed knowledge of Contract Manufacturing Supply Chain Operations.
  • Knowledge of compliance procedures (regulatory/financial/EHS)
  • Ability to pyritize, organize, and manage multiple tasks to tight deadlines.#LI-HybridIf 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. Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing CareersWith a single vision as inspiring as Transforming patients' lives through science--- , every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in an inclusive culture, promoting diversity in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.On-site Protocol BMS has a diverse occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role: Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function. BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com . Visit careers.bms.com/ eeo -accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement. BMS cares about your well-being and the well-being of our staff, customers, patients, and communities. As a result, the Company strongly recommends that all employees be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and keep up to date with Covid-19 boosters. BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations.

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