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Bristol Myers Squibb Ireland

Bristol 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/ie

The Role

BMS External Manufacturing is looking to recruit a permanent Senior Manager, Network Supply Planning.

Role Overview

Lead the development & agreement of a feasible Supply Plan for Drug Product (DP) and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) in the tactical planning horizon (typically 3 years), in close alignment with Finished Goods (FIN) planning, and the internal/external manufacturing network.

• Tactical implementation of Brand Supply Chain strategies and planning assumptions within the supply planning process, ensuring seamless supply for patients.
• Ownership of the product structure process to ensure demand propagation through the E2E network in BMS planning and execution systems Rapid Response / SAP
• Global scope with key interface to Supply Chain Product Leaders, Manufacturing sites, External manufacturing Group, and other SC partners across GPS (Global Product Supply).
• Responsible for developing what-if supply scenarios and develop recommendations in response to actual or anticipated changes in demand or supply, when applicable.

NSP Detailed Responsibilities

• Drive the monthly Pharma DP/API network planning process for assigned brands, aligned with agreed metrics including: Inventory Months of Cover, plan Vs budget & previous plan. Manage and communicate deviations.
• Review global analytics of assigned portfolio, including product trends, demand evolution, inventory projections (Heatmaps), supply performance and risks.
• Understand site capacities, capabilities and supply risks. Issue and bottleneck coordination as appropriate.
• Work closely with BMS sites and External Manufacturing group, to ensure alignment of site manufacturing plans and CMO forecasts according to contract.
• Develop what-if supply scenarios and develop recommendations in response to actual or anticipated changes in demand or supply, when applicable.
• Develop and maintain consistent planning information via the product structure template, aligned with Brand and sourcing strategy. Drive the change process and flavor management as required.
• Supply planning masterdata governance and systems management to ensure an accurate demand propagation and supply plan.
• Collaborate with other global partners including: Long Range Planning, Business Continuity Management, Product Strategy, Quality Management, Network Strategy & Business Operations.
• Actively participate and support New Product introduction to ensure that supply network plans are optimally aligned and that supply plans are executed in support of the established timelines.
• Identify continuous improvement approach for supply planning tools and planning process; Support systems planning enhancements and capability projects (SAP / Kinaxis Rapid Response).

Required Competencies

• Strong analytical thinking, problem solving and rapid decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated capability in implementing challenging goals, objectives and practices in a complex and ambiguous environment.
• Strong ability in negotiating and influencing without authority in complex, high impact situations.
• Demonstrated proficiency in a rapidly changing cross-cultural environment.
• Strong presentation and communication skills both, oral and written.
• Business Acumen: 
  • Has a strong understanding of the key business drivers of the industry/organization.  Persuades others with fact-based judgments of the business situation.

• Executing for Results:
  •  Maintains high standards of performance for himself/herself and others and follows through on commitments.  Demonstrates integrity and sticks to core values and principles.  Takes the long view, and when faced with challenging obstacles, persists over a significant period of time to achieve his/her agenda.  Conveys a sense of urgency and drives issues to closure.  Makes timely decisions when a quick response is required and a number of possible alternatives are available.
• Building Relationships and Using Influence:
  •  Establishes credibility and earns respect with a diverse set of internal and external stakeholders including senior executives, manufacturing and other functional leaders, regulatory professionals, contractors and other partners.  Is highly articulate and makes arguments in a clear and compelling manner.  Can “get things done” without compromising principles.  Has excellent negotiating skills and achieves win-win outcomes in difficult situations.

Required Qualifications and desired experience

Education

• Undergraduate Degree preferably in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or Life Sciences. advanced degree, diploma or certification in Supply Chain Management (e.g., APICS CIPM/CSCP certification) strongly preferred.

Experience / Knowledge Desired

• 5 to 7 years of Supply Chain experience for a reputed, global or multi-plant Pharmaceutical or Consumer Product company.
• Experience with ERP and Advanced Planning Systems (preferably SAP ECC and Kinaxis Rapid Response preferred). 
• Experience with site capacity planning and/or global product supply planning and knowledge of Biotech, Pharmaceutical Sales & Operations Planning processes.
• Experience in developing and implementing world class, global supply chain planning processes and managing them through deployment of global advanced planning and scheduling systems.
• Good understanding and exposure to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and other regulatory requirements (EMA, TGA).
• Experience in working internationally in a fast-paced, reputed, global pharmaceutical/Bio-Technology or Consumer company organized in a matrix structure.

Why you should apply

• You 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 of annual leave , access to BMS Cruiserath on-site gym and life assurance

If 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 Careers
With 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.

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