Manager In-Market Distribution

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The Role

Bristol Myers Squibb is looking to recruit a permanent Manager In-Market Distribution

Manager EMEA In-Market Distribution is responsible for the management of functional execution activities including the management of the relationship and performance of the distribution centers per the responsibilities section

Please note that there will be 20% travel required as part of this role.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee 3PL operations across assigned scope, including inventory accuracy, service exceptions, execution of relevant directives and operating models, and driving continuous improvement against agreed KPIs.
• Accountable for inventory management and accuracy, including cycle counts, physical inventories, destructions, product launches, FDD requests, daily review of delivery (IOD) reports, and annual stock count financial reconciliation in compliance with SOX business controls.
• Coordinate, facilitate, attend, or arrange physical inventory counts and independent witnesses at 3PL sites, ensuring documentation is inspection-ready.
• Support and troubleshoot SAP distribution interfaces, inventory variances, redeployments, redress activities, and ensure SAP inventory posting integrity, including manual movements where required; support ad-hoc escalation and rapid response for supply disruption and out-of-stock events.
• Liaise with in‑market logistics, OTC, QA, finance, and regional logistics teams to provide analysis, data, and operational support for planning, redeployment, and redress activities; lead operational performance governance forums (e.g., QBRs) with 3PLs and drive improvement actions against key metrics.
• Ensure full compliance with GDP, cGMP, EHS, SOX/finance business controls, and applicable regulatory requirements; maintain document control in line with GDP controls and execute quality system activities (e.g., impact assessments, change controls) as required.
• Support logistics incident reports (LIRs), mock recalls, Business Continuity Management (BCM), and continuity of supply to avoid service disruptions; present operational and quality performance updates in relevant governance forums as needed.
• Manage 3PL contracts, operating manuals, SOPs, SLAs, GDP compliance, and business reviews, acting as the key reference point for logistics operational issues and improvement opportunities; prepare and present performance packs for Quarterly Quality Council and OTC QBR forums as required.
• Support internal and external quality and finance audits and inspections; complete month‑end reporting; manage monthly 3PL invoice validation and processing and maintain unit cost files; maintain performance reporting repositories (e.g., 3PL metrics lists) and upload required documentation for finance review and verification.
• Act as the logistics representative in BMS, supply chain, and local forums, while supporting ad‑hoc projects, programs, and cross‑functional initiatives as required; serve as the primary point of contact for distribution operations within the assigned scope.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills Required:

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On-site Protocol

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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.

Supporting People with Disabilities

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BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.

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