Senior Manager, Supply Chain Planning

  • Dublin
  • Bristol Myers Squibb
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: .Bristol Myers Squibb IrelandBristol Myers Squibb has been in operation in Ireland since 1964, employing over 650 people across a range of activities and business units.Ireland is home to External manufacturing’s global headquarters, the business unit responsible for the management of manufacturing contract operations (CMO’s) and ensuring reliable supply of product to patients across the Bristol Myers Squibb global network.This includes management of, and working in conjunction with, third party contract manufacturers and internal manufacturing sites. In Ireland, External Manufacturing has two sites; Global Headquarters based in Dublin 15 and a distribution centre in Shannon, Co Clare.For more information about Bristol Myers Squibb, visit us at BMS.com/ieThe RoleBMS External Manufacturing is looking to recruit a permanent contract Senior Manager, Supply Chain Planning, reporting to Director, Supply Chain ExM.The Supply Planning Manager is responsible for managing a team of Supply Chain Planners who analyse demand, develop supply & inventory plans make purchases for new and existing products, manage inventory levels, resolve product supply and availability issues, to meet or exceed targeted customer service levels. These responsibilities will be executed through the use of standardized supply chain planning systems and processes, and require communication and supply management oversight for products supplied from both internal BMS manufacturing/packaging sites,as well as products supplied by external manufacturing/packaging suppliers. Key Duties and Responsibilities:As the leader of the Supply Planning team, the Supply Planning Manager will be accountable for the following essential team deliverables and responsibilities: Analyse 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).Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills Required:Expert knowledge of ERP, ideally SAP and SAP BW reporting, and related data analysis tools. (SAP and Rapid Response)Full understanding of BMS Supply Chain, products and markets.Strong Leadership SkillsExcellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.Detailed knowledge of Contract Manufacturing Supply Chain Operations.Knowledge of compliance procedures (regulatory/ financial /EHS)Ability to prioritise, organise and manage multiple tasks to tight deadlines.Primary degree in related field or equivalent. APICS or related qualification5years + experience in Supply Chain Management in global manufacturing and supply environment.Understanding of Supply Chain and Regulatory operations in a cGMP environment. Knowledge ofPharmaceutical Industry Why you should applyYou 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 annual leave, access to BMS Cruiserath on-site gym and life assurance.BMSBL#LI-Hybrid 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 ProtocolBMS 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 . Visit 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.