Global Early Dev Vector Supply Planner

Overview

Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren't words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. This is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You ll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams.

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The Global Early Development Vector Supply Planner is accountable to plan supply of vector and associated plasmids and cell banks for products in clinical phase; monitor KPIs, maintain up-to-date planning assumptions and appropriate escalation of risks to ensure a seamless vector supply. The vector planner has a demonstrated track record of success in a cross-functional organization and works with internal and external stakeholders to deliver against supply chain strategies and execute plans based on brand priorities.

• Create vector, plasmids, and cell banks supply plans for the brand, as part of monthly SD&OP (Sales Development & Operations Planning) cycle
• Effectively evaluate, mitigate, and communicate any inventory or supply risks that may impact product supply including what-if scenarios, preparation of inventory run-outs charts, and obsolescence analysis
• Create vector, plasmids and cell banks forecasts for manufacturing and testing sites based on supply plans and track actual performance through KPIs
• Responsible for Master data for Vector and DP Planning to ensure demand propagation and supply planning in the ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system
• Lead site vector allocation meetings and align on forward looking supply and consumption
• Represent Supply Chain at the ExM (External Manufacturing) forums (VPT, VAT) & vector technical forums and ad hoc projects
• Leads Change control assessments, generates change actions and tracks them to completion for required change controls
• Partners with other vector planners to ensure standardization of process, share best practices, learnings, and other information important to continuous improvement of Global Supply Planning processes and tools
• Live the BMS values

• 5+ years of related experience in working in a fast-paced, reputable, global pharmaceutical/Biotechnology or Consumer company organized in a matrix structure. MBA or similar advanced degree preferred.
• Highly 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).
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional & multi-location teams. Experience working in and with multiple geographies preferred
• Ability to establish strong relationships and achieve success through collaboration
• Knowledge of ERP, ideally Oracle, SAP IBP and SAP R/4, and related supply chain planning and data analysis tools.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of compliance procedures (regulatory/ financial /EHS)
• Ability to prioritize, organize and manage multiple tasks to tight deadlines.
• Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and an understanding of the global practices where business is conducted.

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.

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Benefits include health coverage…