**Working with Us** 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. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, 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 rich in diversity. Take your career farther than you thought possible. Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us . **Bristol Myers Squibb Ireland** Bristol Myers Squibb has been in operation in Ireland since 1964, employing over 650 people across a range of activities and business units. Ireland is home to External manufacturing's global headquarters, the business unit responsible for the management of manufacturing contract operations (CMO's) and ensuring reliable supply of product to patients across the Bristol Myers Squibb global network. This includes management of, and working in conjunction with, third party contract manufacturers and internal manufacturing sites. In Ireland, External Manufacturing has two sites; Global Headquarters based in Dublin 15 and a distribution centre in Shannon, Co Clare. For more information about Bristol Myers Squibb, visit us at BMS.com/ie **The Role** BMS External Manufacturing is looking to recruit on a permanent Contract Manager, Supply Chain Planner, reporting to Senior Manager, Supply Chain Planning. The ExM Supply Chain Planner Manager performs a proactive supply planning role and is responsible for ensuring customer requirements are understood, planned for and delivered. The ExM Supply Chain Planner Manager will own all aspects of planning for the relevant product(s) within their portfolio. The Planner Manager is responsible for ensuring that demand and supply requirements are accurate and balanced and the supply plan is maintained up to date in the BMS Oracle and SAP system and managed through Rapid Response planning. There are no direct reports for this role. **Key Duties and Responsibilities:** + Develop and actively manage supply plans for relevant materials associated with the product portfolio within area of responsibility. + Prepare and maintain stock overviews for the relevant products including supply and demand requirements and levels of expected inventory on hand. + To work with Global Supply Chain Inventory Optimisation team to set targets for relevant RSMs, intermediates and APIs as appropriate. + To plan and maintain the required inventory level of starting materials & API as agreed. To plan for storage of the required inventory in the most appropriate location. + Investigation of SAP/ /Rapid Response demand & engagement with customers and Global Supply Chain to understand the drivers behind demand changes and engaging with stakeholders to align on demand requirements. + Ensuring SAP demand is aligned with actual requirements and engaging with internal & external customers and Global Supply Chain as required to resolve any discrepancies. + Review of any forecast changes on a monthly basis and preparation of updated forecast for communication to CMO. + Ownership and maintenance of accurate planning master data for all products within area of responsibility. + To plan and effectively manage the supply impact of any change involving a regulatory impact. + To work with BMS Global Supply Chain Product Planner or SCPL as necessary to ensure product strategy is understood, being adhered to and implemented. + To liaise with customers and coordinate supply planning with Supply Chain VPT representative to minimise the impact of supply delays, quality events, line shut downs, projects etc on supply to customers & engage with VPT Supply Chain leads & wider Supply Chain team as necessary. Effectively mitigating the impact of such delays on supply. + Placement and maintenance of purchase orders in SAP. + Provide input into metrics discussions and participate in metrics review meetings as required. + Communication of any product related inventory risk to ExM inventory control and finance teams in a timely manner. + Maintaining/developing strong relationships with supply chain counterparts at other BMS sites, Global Supply Chain and CMOs. + Participate in BMS Global Supply Chain meetings as required to ensure alignment on implementation of product strategy. + Lead supply chain meetings with customers to ensure alignment on BMS customer requirements and consumption plan. + Execute scenario planning and develop recommendations for contingency plans as necessary. + Responsible for compiling and presenting volume information as part of the ExM S&OP process. + Responsible for compilation of volume information to support budget and projection activities & providing rational in relation to the drivers behind variances. + To provide supply chain planning input to the SSC allocation process. + Proactively identify and resolve any constraints in supply through engagement with CMOs and VPT team as necessary. **Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills Required:** + Knowledge of ERP systems, ideally SAP and SAP BW reporting, and related data analysis tools. + Knowledge & understanding of planning master data. + Understanding of BMS Supply Chain, products and markets. + Strong leadership & communication skills. + Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills. + Understanding of Contract Manufacturing Supply Chain Operations. + Ability to prioritise, organise and manage multiple tasks to tight deadlines. + An understanding of regulatory requirements and management of regulatory constraints. + APICS or related qualification + 5 years + Supply Chain experience in global manufacturing and supply environment. + Understanding of Supply Chain and Regulatory operations in a cGMP environment. + Rapid Response planning system experience beneficial. + Knowledge of Pharmaceutical Industry **Why you should apply** + You will help patients in their fight against serious diseases + You will be part of a company that encourages excellence and innovation, respects diversity, develops leaders and values its employees. + You'll get a competitive salary and a great benefits package including, but not only, an annual bonus, pension contribution, family health insurance, 27 days annual leave, access to BMS Cruiserath on-site gym and life assurance. BMSBL **\#LI-Hybrid** If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn't perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career. **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 an inclusive culture, promoting diversity 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 a diverse 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. BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com . Visit careers.bms.com/ (https://careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility) eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement. BMS cares about your well-being and the well-being of our staff, customers, patients, and communities. As a result, the Company strongly recommends that all employees be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and keep up to date with Covid-19 boosters. BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area. If you live in or expect to work from Los Angeles County if hired for this position, please visit this page for important additional information: https://careers.bms.com/california-residents/ Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations. **Company:** Bristol-Myers Squibb **Req Number:** R1588212 **Updated:** 2024-12-24 03:19:51.761 UTC **Location:** Dublin-IE Bristol Myers Squibb is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, gender expression, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law.