Senior Manager, Network Supply Planner

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. Take your career farther than you thought possible.

The Opportunity

If you're a supply chain professional with a passion for end-to-end planning, analytical thinking, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced global environment, this is your opportunity to make a real difference at a global biopharmaceutical leader.

As Senior Manager, Network Supply Planner, you'll lead the development and agreement of feasible supply plans for Finished Goods, Drug Product, and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients across a tactical planning horizon of typically three years. Reporting to the Director, SPU Lead GBU SC, you'll work in close alignment with execution planning and the internal and external manufacturing network - playing a central role in ensuring seamless supply to patients worldwide.

This is a high-visibility role where your analytical expertise, digital acumen, and ability to drive cross-functional alignment directly support BMS's ability to deliver life-changing therapies to patients on time, every time.

What You'll Do

• Lead the monthly Finished Goods, Drug Product, and API network planning process for assigned brands, managing and communicating deviations against agreed metrics including inventory months of cover and plan vs. budget
• Review global analytics for your assigned portfolio, including product trends, demand evolution, inventory projections, supply performance, and risks
• Develop what-if supply scenarios and recommendations in response to actual or anticipated changes in demand or supply
• Understand site capacities, capabilities, and supply risks, coordinating issue and bottleneck resolution as appropriate
• Work closely with BMS sites and the External Manufacturing group to ensure alignment of site manufacturing plans and CMO forecasts in line with contracts
• Lead cross-functional sub-teams to align plans, drive solutions, and proactively identify risks and opportunities for specified business deliverables
• Provide input to the Global Supply Review process, driving escalation of major supply risks and managing active communication and action focus
• Own the product structure process to ensure accurate demand propagation through the end-to-end network in BMS planning and execution systems, including Rapid Response and SAP
• Maintain supply planning master data governance and systems management to ensure an accurate supply plan
• Support new product introductions to ensure supply network plans are optimally aligned and executed against established timelines
• Leverage visualisation and data contextualisation tools including BI platforms such as Tableau and Power BI to monitor KPIs, perform root cause analysis, and provide data-driven decision support
• Identify and drive continuous improvement in supply planning tools and processes, supporting systems enhancements and capability projects in SAP and Kinaxis Rapid Response
• Contribute to the digitisation and automation of planning workflows to improve speed and accuracy
• Actively upskill on emerging digital technologies, AI, and machine learning in planning use cases

What You'll Bring

• Undergraduate degree preferably in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or Life Sciences.
• An advanced degree, diploma, or certification in Supply Chain Management - such as APICS CIPM or CSCP - is strongly preferred.
• 5–7 years of supply chain experience with a reputable global or multi-plant pharmaceutical or consumer products company
• Experience with ERP and Advanced Planning Systems, preferably SAP ECC and Kinaxis Rapid Response
• Experience in site capacity planning and/or global product supply planning, with knowledge of Biotech/Pharmaceutical S&OP processes
• Experience developing and implementing world-class global supply chain planning processes through advanced planning and scheduling systems
• Good understanding of cGMP, FDA, and other regulatory requirements including EMA and TGA
• Experience working internationally in a fast-paced, matrix-structured organisation
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and rapid decision-making skills
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate and influence without authority in complex, high-impact situations
• Strong business acumen with the ability to persuade others with fact-based judgements
• Strong presentation and communication skills, both oral and written
• Demonstrated proficiency working across cultures in a rapidly changing environment
• Familiarity with AI and ML system features, including performance management and optimisation — desirable

Why BMS?

At BMS, we don't just offer a job — we offer a purpose. You'll join a company that:

• Operates in more than 40 countries with a truly global footprint
• Delivers transformative therapies for oncology, immunology, hematology, cardiovascular disease, and beyond
• Is consistently recognised as a top employer for diversity, inclusion, and employee wellbeing
• Invests in your growth - with access to world-class development resources and a culture of innovation
• Puts patients first - in every decision, at every level

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 of annual leave, access to BMS Cruiserath on-site gym and life assurance.

We believe that the diverse experiences, perspectives, and expertise of our people are our greatest strength. Here, you can be bold, be yourself, and do your best work.

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