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Position Summary

The Finished Goods Planner will report into the Associate Director, Finished Goods Network Planning and will be responsible for management of finished goods (FG) supply for assigned product/market portfolio. This position will be part of the Global Supply Chain organization within the Finished Goods NSP department and will work to integrate & coordinate supply strategies between markets/customers and BMS internal and external supply sites to balance exceptional customer service while supporting site operational efficiency efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and develop strong relationships with CPSO and manufacturing/principal supply teams to ensure a customer focused orientation and alignment and to ensure that production is in place to meet required market demand

• Create and execute finished good supply plans for markets/customers and manage orders as required to comply with the agreed expected inventory SLA levels and lead times
• Collaborate with key BMS stakeholders (Global Supply Chain [GSC], Supply Chain Product Leads [SCPL], External Manufacturing [EXM], Business Insights & Analytics [BI&A], market partners etc.) to ensure continuity of supply to markets/customers and to support process-related continuous improvement initiatives
• Monitor and assess the MRP planning process in the BMS ERP system to ensure that the demand propagation process runs effectively
• Support & lead as required government tender supply, direct import programs, and clinical supply requests in alignment with local market partners and demand planners
• Ensure master data is maintained accordingly through collaboration with Markets/Customers and manufacturing/principal sites
• Support New Product Introductions as required
• Evaluate, mitigate and communicate any inventory or supply risks that may impact a market/customer including: preparation of stock overviews, heat maps, inventory shortages, obsolescence, artwork changes etc.
• Ensure effective risk management processes are executed and communicated to all key stakeholders (SCPLs, GSC ExM, etc.) in agreed timeframes in alignment with BMS policies and procedures
• Collaborate with supply sites and ExM Supply Chain to ensure demand changes are incorporated into site production plans as quickly and efficiently as possible and communicate with our markets/customers on any potential supply risks
• Implement regulatory/artwork changes into market/customer supply in partnership with GRS and key market stakeholders with a goal of minimizing obsolescence and supply risk
• Support the discontinuation of BMS products in liaison with internal supply sites, External Manufacturing, Regulatory, Business Units leads, Brand Leaders and key customer/market stakeholders
• Prepare stock overview for market to indicate shortages, excess inventory, artwork changes and provide input on quarterly inventory projections and budgeting to highlight how forecast trends are driving projection
• Ensure key supply chain performance metrics for customers/markets in scope are achieved, providing analysis and commentary (Backorders, Anticipated Backorders, Monthly Inventory Report, PO Compliance, and Potential Write-off) according to agreed timing as per BMS policies
• Navigate a regional and culturally diverse organization; leverage relationships, processes, systems and data to drive value, customer service, and financial effectiveness
• Influence and make decisions on market supply through fact-based analysis and understanding of product and process characteristics and network constraints; add value to the quality and effectiveness of the global supply chain network

Qualifications & Experience

• 6+ years of related experience at a global pharmaceutical, consumer product, or related company; MBA or similar advanced degree preferred
• Experience in manufacturing and supply chain strongly preferred
• Good understanding and exposure to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and other regulatory requirements (EMA, TGA, EHS) strongly preferred
• Experience in working internationally in a fast-paced, highly matrixed, global pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or consumer company strongly preferred
• Expert knowledge of ERP, ideally SAP and SAP BW reporting, and related supply chain planning and data analysis tools
• Excellent analytical, organizational, prioritization, multi-tasking, critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and an understanding of the global practices where business is conducted
• Business Acumen: Demonstrated strong understanding of the key business drivers of the industry/organization and an ability to persuade others with fact-based business assessments
• Strategic Development: Demonstrated ability to make decisions that consider numerous factors (e.g., quality, cost, risk, short-term v. long-term impact, etc.), set a clear direction in an ambiguous, dynamic work environment, and constructively challenge the conventional wisdom or accepted ways of working
• Achieving Results: Demonstrated ability to maintain 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: Demonstrated ability to establish credibility and respect and effectively negotiate to achieve win-win outcomes with a diverse set of internal and external stakeholders

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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