Senior Manager, Operations Supply Planner

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. 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. 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...