Senior Manager

Description:

BMS External Manufacturing is looking to recruit a permanent contract Senior Manager, Supply Chain Planning, reporting to Director, Supply Chain ExM.

The Supply Planning Manager is responsible for managing a team of Supply Chain Planners who analyse demand, develop supply & inventory plans make purchases for new and existing products, manage inventory levels, resolve product supply and availability issues, to meet or exceed targeted customer service levels.

These responsibilities will be executed through the use of standardized supply chain planning systems and processes, and require communication and supply management oversight for products supplied from both internal BMS manufacturing/packaging sites,as well as products supplied by external manufacturing/packaging suppliers.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

As the leader of the Supply Planning team, the Supply Planning Manager will be accountable for the following essential team deliverables and responsibilities:

Analyse demand and develop inventory supply plans for respective brands/products consistent with customer service targets, production site capacity, and forecasted requirements. 
Develop and maintain short, medium and long term volume projections for Starting Materials, Drug Substance and Drug Product as required. Provide analysis of primary business drivers, and input into the annual budget and projection processes.
Provide long-term netted forecast requirements and short term supply priorities for products purchased from internal BMS production/packaging sites as well as external manufacturing/packaging sites.
Create and deliver purchase orders to all suppliers based on lead-time that is compliant with contractual obligations (external manufacturers), and compliant with internal BMS production site lead-time requirements. 
Make purchase decisions based on forecasted demand, target safety stock inventory levels, supplier site capacity level, and customer service performance targets.
Monitor purchase order receipts from all suppliers and ensure timely delivery and availability of product in accordance with our inventory plan, safety stock policy, and on-time delivery metrics.
Identify and resolve supply exceptions with production sites by expediting or reprioritizing purchase orders, reallocating existing inventory, and/or ensuring sufficient safety stock levels are in place to meet customer service level. 
Develop and manage the relationship with the planning counterpart at the internal BMS manufacturing/packaging sites, and support the External Manufacturing (ExM) Supply Chain Virtual Plant Team’s (VPT’s) who will own the relationship with external suppliers. 
Support the External Manufacturing (ExM) Supply Chain Virtual Plant Team’s (VPT’s) for new product introductions and transfer projects from contractors, ensuring supplier capability to meet all supply requirements and Commercial product launch dates. 
Act as central point of contact to develop and support relationship between the External Manufacturing Planning team and BMS Global Supply Chain organization. Represent the External Manufacturing (EXM) Planning team in Global Supply Chain team meetings. Present input and updates as necessary.
Develop employee performance goals and objectives for direct reports. Provide performance feedback related to business objectives and BMS behaviors.
Develop employee professional development plans for direct reports via the Powerful Conversations annual process.
Develop close working relationship with Supply Planning Manager at other ExM locations.
In conjunction with other Supply Planning Managers develop training curricula to support team responsibilities. 
Implement and manage supply chain performance metrics to assure sustained business performance from suppliers. Provide regular management updates on supply chain performance metrics and project status.
Ensure all BMS supply chain Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and Work Instructions (WI’s) are followed and consistent with External Manufacturing SOP’s and WI’s. Responsible for the implementation of global supply chain procedures and development and implementation of local supply chain procedures as necessary.
Lead supply chain activities associated with contractor/vendor transfer projects as required.
In conjunction with the Enterprise Inventory Optimization (EIO) team, determine appropriate inventory levels / safety stock targets, and ensure procedures are in place to drive inventory efficiencies while maintaining customer service.
Ensure each member of the team maintains Supply Chain Master Data master data with a high level of accuracy. Ensure coordination with Master Data team to routinely validate and correct SAP master data errors.
Participate in the monthly Change Control, Supply Chain and Quality Meetings (as required).

Qualifications, Knowledge And Skills Required

Expert knowledge of ERP, ideally SAP and SAP BW reporting, and related data analysis tools. (SAP and Rapid Response)
Full understanding of BMS Supply Chain, products and markets. Strong Leadership Skills
Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
Detailed knowledge of Contract Manufacturing Supply Chain Operations.
Knowledge of compliance procedures (regulatory/ financial /EHS)
Ability to prioritise, organise and manage multiple tasks to tight deadlines.
Primary degree in related field or equivalent. 
APICS or related qualification
5years + experience in Supply Chain Management in global manufacturing and supply environment.
Understanding of Supply Chain and Regulatory operations in a cGMP environment. 
Knowledge of Pharmaceutical Industry