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The Manager, Operations Supply Planning supports the supply planning process for both external manufacturing and internal sites. This role ensures alignment with customer and market demand while maintaining operational efficiency. The execution planner will interact with internal and external supply sites, logistics, and other supply chain teams. Responsibilities include assisting in the development of supply strategies, helping to create and execute supply plans, and identifying and reporting any risks or constraints that may affect product availability.
Key Responsibilities:
Supply Planning and Execution:
Develop and manage supply plans for materials related to product portfolios
Support coordination with internal and external manufacturing sites to help 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:
Build and maintain relationships with global and local supply chain teams and market stakeholders, collaborating to ensure continuity of supply and identify potential risks
Attend 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
Assist to identify and resolve supply constraints, working closely with necessary stakeholders
Support 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
Contribute to 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 when required
Ensure that master data is accurately maintained and continuously updated in collaboration with relevant teams
Digital Acumen, Analytics, and Learning
Leverages visualization and data @contextualization tools including Excel and 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 using available tools (e.g. WMS, SAP, Tableau, Riverlogic, Kinaxis), follows SOPs, fulfills orders, and maintains high level of performance across data and planning accuracy.
Demonstrates curiosity and adaptability in learning new digital tools and platforms (e.g., SAP, Kinaxis, forecasting systems), quickly integrating them into daily operations.
Strong Planning and financial acumen with understanding of ERP transaction codes, planning/operational software, physical and transactional flows, etc.
Familiarity with AI and ML systems features including performance & expectation management, optimization, etc.
Travel: ad hoc and with notice (up to 10%)
Qualifications & Experience:
B.S. or BA in supply chain management, science and/or engineering (biotechnology, engineering or related sciences).
APICS or related professional qualification preferred.
Min. 1 year of experience in supply chain management, preferably within global manufacturing or pharmaceutical environments.
Knowledge of supply chain operations
Expertise in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Rapid Response) and related data analysis tools is preferred
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
Base understanding of regulatory requirements, particularly in the pharmaceutical industry (cGMP, FDA, EMA).
Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively under tight deadlines.
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Compensation Overview:
Madison - Giralda - NJ - US: $88,850 - $107,666
New Brunswick - NJ - US: $88,850 - $107,666
Princeton - NJ - US: $88,850 - $107,666
The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee's work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.
Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/.
Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect and may include the following: Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care. Wellbeing support such as the BMS Living Life Better program and employee assistance programs (EAP). Financial well-being resources and a 401(K). Financial protection benefits such as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection and survivor support. Work-life programs include paid national holidays and optional holidays, Global Shutdown Days between Christmas and New Year's holiday, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, up to two (2) paid days to volunteer, sick time off, and summer hours flexibility. Parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave. Family care services such as adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, fertility/infertility benefits, support for traveling mothers, and child, elder and pet care resources. Other perks like tuition reimbursement and a recognition program.
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 a supportive culture, promoting global participation 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 an 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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Company: Bristol-Myers Squibb
Req Number: R1596078
Updated: 2025-11-18 01:08:44.235 UTC
Location: Princeton-NJ
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