Associate Director - Supply chain planning systems (Kinaxis Rapid Response)

Posted:
9/17/2024, 3:04:00 AM

Location(s):
Hyderabad, Telangana, India ⋅ Telangana, India ⋅ Indiana, United States

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Operations & Logistics

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

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Bristol Myers Squibb is advancing new and next-generation therapies while exploring and investing in technologies to optimize the planning processes to meet future needs. This role will serve as the delivery lead for Supply Planning and help in driving optimized solutions in the planning space while ensuring SLA compliant system support.


If you want an exciting and rewarding career that is meaningful, consider joining our diverse team!

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of 3-5 data and process architects responsible for the development of business/user requirements for new capabilities, enhancements, system upgrade or new deployment for Kinaxis-Rapid Response system.

  • Serve as a supply chain planning process expert translating business and user requirements into system design of Kinaxis-Rapid Response system for IT partners.

  • Work in direct partnership with local IT lead to seamlessly deliver system solutions via a single integrated support model across business process and system.

  • Facilitate the growth and development of team members by creating an environment of continuous learning where team members feel challenged and engaged.

  • Engage with IT, Supply Chain and Business Insights & Analytics (BI&A) colleagues in exploring cost-effective and sustainable technology solutions. Actively participate in various meetings with internal and external stakeholders in driving timely closure of projects and support activities.

  • Manage portfolio of outstanding tickets (bug-fixes, enhancements), ensuring timely resolution as per the SLA guidelines, in partnership with IT.

  • Support IT partners on unit and integration tests and assist with user acceptance testing.

Qualifications and Experience

  • 10 years of experience on advanced planning systems as analyst, consultant or end user. Intermediate to advanced understanding of demand, supply and S&OP business processes. Experience with implementing or supporting supply chain planning solution deployments (esp. Kinaxis Rapid Response – Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Inventory Planning, S&OP).

  • Experience leading a team – either directly or in-directly – in a highly matrixed environment

  • Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, supply chain, science field or related discipline is required.

  • Some experience with supply chain planning algorithms such as Heuristic and Optimizer.

  • Agile and critical thinker with a passion for innovation and learning new skills. Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills; ability to strategically collaborate and influence in the defined area of scope.

  • Ability to easily navigate and prioritize through multiple tasks and initiatives. Ability to balance strategic awareness & direction setting with consistent tactical results.

  • Good planning, problem solving, analytical, time management and organizational skills.

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Bristol Myers Squibb

Website: https://bms.com/

Headquarter Location: New York, New York, United States

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 1887

IPO Status: Public

Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Debt

Industries: Biotechnology ⋅ Health Care ⋅ Medical ⋅ Pharmaceutical ⋅ Precision Medicine