Manager, Supply Chain Site Planning

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The Manager, Supply Chain Site Planning will represent the External Manufacturing (ExM) Supply Chain team in providing a key link in the supply chain by coordinating activities between the BMS Planning organization and the Contract Manufacturing organization (CMO).  The role will be responsible for communicating supply & demand information between the two organizations, and will be responsible for the timely execution of supply orders for products sourced from the CMO.  The role will ensure Customer Service Levels for products in scope of responsibility are achieved, and manage supply priorities and exceptions that affect Customer Service levels to the markets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure that adequate production is taking place with the Contract Manufacturing Organization (CMO) in order to meet customer demands.

• Support the on-time delivery of Purchase Orders from CMO’s, and interact with Supply Planning Unit (SPU), CMO Site Planning, and BMS Virtual Plant Team (VPT) in achieving the on-time delivery of Purchase Orders.

• Act as External Manufacturing (ExM) contact for internal and external customers for product inquiry, shipments and scheduling activities. 

• Ensure purchase orders are placed in a timely manner according to contractual requirements & to meet project timelines etc.

• Review and update open order reports and track order exceptions, and communicate unresolved issues to the Supply Chain Manager.

• Support synchronization of orders from SPU and other customers to support campaign timing and consumption of tolled material.

• Implements standard processes for efficient and effective communication of information from CMO to customer for example: open order reporting & shipping plan communication.

• Ensures CMO provides open order confirmations through agreed process.

• Proactively supports CMO and customer requests/queries in relation to supply, demand, logistics requirements, artwork change implementation, sample requirements, logistic incident reporting, ship on test requests etc. Support ad hoc market and customer requests for information.

• Ensure CMO supply chain team is kept up to date in relation to regulatory approval status to allow on time production to occur.

• Act as the main point-of-Contact between BMS Planning and the CMO for resolution of supply issues that may impact Customer Service in the market. 

• Act as the interface with Quality, Manufacturing Technology, Supplier Relationship Manager, and Procurement to support resolution of any supply risks that may impact Customer Service levels.  

• Work with CMO and SPU team to manage shortages/allocations and stock-outs in the market.

• Proactively determines the impact of supply disruption, quality events etc. on market supply & keeps VPT and customer informed of such impact.

• Supports gathering of information for investigations and Fact Finding Investigation Team meetings.  Acts as delegate for the Supply Chain Manager at FIT meetings as required.

• Coordinate product reworks/redress at CMO site, as required by the business.

• Provide input into performance metrics analysis and comments (RTP, Backorders, Anticipated Backorders).

• Execute and support priority planning as necessary through review of Backorder/Anticipated Backorder (BO/ABO) information and customer inventory levels.

• Provides monthly forecast to CMO to account for delivery requirements in long-range planning horizon.

• Support and lead projects as required.

• Escalates to Supply Chain Manager as required.

• Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills are a pre-requisite.

• Ability to work to deadlines, manage workload accordingly through task prioritization, possess a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Possess excellent analytical, organizational, critical thinking and problem solving skills

• Demonstrated ability in performing in a dynamic work environment

Qualifications & Experience:

• BS degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Management, or related discipline. 

• Masters degree is a plus.

• 5 years experience in the pharmaceutical / consumer products industry in a supply chain or manufacturing environment

• Knowledge of Master Scheduling, Forecasting, Customer Service, Logistics, Distribution, and/or Inventory Management is required, ideally combined with the use of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems

• Experience in SAP, BI, and APO is a plus

• APICS certification (CPIM and/or CSCP) is a plus

• Excellent knowledge of the planning operational workflow (MPS, MRP, forecasting) and how sourcing decisions impact site planning operations.

• Project Management experience is a plus

• Excellent PC and systems skills with competence in MS Excel, and Office Suite

• Up to 15% travel

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New Brunswick - NJ - US: $104,170 - $126,227

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 in effect at the time and may require enrollment. Our benefits include:

• Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.

• Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).

• Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.

​Work-life benefits include:

Paid Time Off

• US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees)

• Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays

Based on eligibility*, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.

All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.

*Eligibility Disclosure: The summer hours program is for United States (U.S.) office-based employees due to the unique nature of their work. Summer hours are generally not available for field sales and manufacturing operations and may also be limited for the capability centers. Employees in remote-by-design or lab-based roles may be eligible for summer hours, depending on the nature of their work, and should discuss eligibility with their manager. Employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement should consult that document to determine if they are eligible. Contractors, leased workers and other service providers are not eligible to participate in the program.

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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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R1601936 : Manager, Supply Chain Site Planning