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Job Function:

Supply Chain Planning

Job Sub Function:

End-to-End Planning

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Horsham, Pennsylvania, United States of America, Titusville, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description:

The End-to-End (E2E) Planning organization drives the E2E planning processes (Sense & Respond, Scenario Planning, Supply Chain Optimization and Synchronize Network) for the Innovative Medicine Supply Chain portfolio. The Manager E2E Product Planning manages a portfolio of Late-Stage Brands, leads the development of the E2E Supply Chain configuration, defines the E2E Net Requirements, aligns Master Production Schedules (MPS) and Inventory plans towards inventory targets and handles the E2E short-term exceptions with a degree of autonomy for the assigned brands. These planning processes ultimately serve as an input into the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process. This is an excellent opportunity for future career growth!

Key responsibilities include:

Configures the E2E Supply Chain (SC)

• Defines inventory de-coupling points and develops replenishment strategies
• Sets supply chain parameters in alignment with sites, e.g., batch sizes, make frequencies, safety stock levels, minimum order quantities, lead times, etc. and ensures planning parameters are effectively implemented

Ensures the development & alignment of constrained E2E production and inventory plans

• Develops scenarios to avoid or resolve potential constraints with some guidance and provides this guidance as needed to others to resolve issues
• Is accountable for adherence to the inventory targets by aligning the Master Production Schedules with the overall product demand, in line with E2E SC configuration

Takes part in the IBP process

• Actively participates and represents Global Planning for their brand(s) in the IBP process, effectively communicating complex scenarios to influence decision-making, while supporting cross-functional alignment on optimal scenarios.
• Connects the outputs of the Site Supply Review meetings (SRM’s) to develop E2E scenarios and resolutions, translating early warnings into the IBP processes to support the decision-making process

Resolves E2E issues

• Is accountable for resolving the E2E issues within the STEM process with some guidance
• Is accountable for allocation of API and bulk, and responsible to work out the allocation of Finished Goods supply to avoid stock-outs in partnership with Regional Demand & Supply.

Leads a matrix team

• Drives a multi-platform product-based planning team, directly or indirectly, through the Monthly Planning Cycle (MPC) to ensure implementation of the E2E SC configuration, to ensure supply to patients and to achieve the E2E inventory targets
• Represents Planning function on the Value Chain Team (VCT) and drives the E2E planning improvements in line with product strategies, get alignment on the E2E MPC, and incorporate the feedback on projects into the plans

Leads and/or supports business process improvement initiatives. May serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for E2E planning processes or systems.

This function works closely with various partners including Demand and Supply Planning Teams, Value Chain Leaders (VCLs), Synthetics External Manufacturing Leaders, Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT), Finance, and Procurement.

Qualifications

Education

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree or equivalent is required. Advanced degree is preferred.
• Supply Chain certifications (APICS / IBF) and Green Belt Six Sigma Certifications are desirable

Experience and Skills

• A minimum of six (6) years of relevant supply chain experience is required
• Manufacturing, Supply Chain and/or Logistics experience is required, preferably in the Health Care Industry or related industries
• Supply chain planning experience is required, preferably in a multi-echelon supply chain
• Experience working across organizational boundaries in a global environment is required
• SAP, OMP (or equivalent Planning Systems) experience is required
• Demonstrated experience with several of the following processes: inventory management and inventory entitlement, supply chain management, supply planning/master production scheduling, scenario analysis, IBP, and process excellence (Lean, 6sigma)
• Ability to handle multiple initiatives and work in a matrix environment where priorities change rapidly in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to partner with and influence others without direct authority; build consensus and look for collaboration with people from different departments and all levels
• Proven business and financial skills to influence E2E decisions & key outcomes
• Strong communication, analytical and quantitative skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft software packages (Excel, PowerPoint)
• Flexible hours needed on ad hoc basis to accommodate working with different time zones
• This position may require up to 15% of domestic and international travel

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