Hybrid Global Early Development Vector Supply Planner

at Bristol Myers Squibb

• Job title: Global Early Development Vector Supply Planner
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $90,290 - $120,345 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: ERP, Oracle
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Madison, United States

About the role

• Vector Supply Planner responsible for planning clinical product supplies at Bristol Myers Squibb. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to mitigate supply risks and optimize planning.

Responsibilities

• 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 of 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 (Virtual Plant Team), VAT (Virtual Analytical Team)) & 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.