Manager, Execution Planner
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. 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 . Job Title: Manager, Execution Planner Department: Global Supply Chain (GSC) Position Summary: The Manager, Execution Planner supports the supply planning process for both external manufacturing and internal sites. This role ensures alignment with customer and market demand while maintaining operational efficiency. The execution planner will interact with internal and external supply sites, logistics, and other supply chain teams. Responsibilities include assisting in the development of supply strategies, helping to create and execute supply plans, and identifying and reporting any risks or constraints that may affect product availability. Responsibilities: Supply Planning and Execution:
- Develop and manage supply plans for materials related to product portfolios.
- Support coordination with internal and external manufacturing sites to help balance customer service with operational efficiency.
- Maintain accurate inventory levels, ensuring purchase orders are up to date for Drug Substance, Drug Product, and Finished Goods to meet demand.
- Build and maintain relationships with global and local supply chain teams and market stakeholders, collaborating to ensure continuity of supply and identify potential risks.
- Attend supply chain meetings to ensure alignment on customer requirements and consumption plans.
- Use ERP systems (e.g., SAP) to manage demand propagation and supply requirements, ensuring the MRP planning process runs effectively.
- Monitor changes in demand, communicate with stakeholders to adjust production plans, and incorporate these changes into site production schedules.
- Monitor and assess inventory risks, including shortages, excess stock, and obsolescence.
- Assist to identify and resolve supply constraints, working closely with necessary stakeholders.
- Support inventory risks related to regulatory or artwork changes.
- Track and report on key supply chain performance metrics such as backorders, inventory compliance, and PO accuracy.
- Provide input into inventory projections, budget processes, and root cause analysis for any supply issues.
- Contribute to monthly and quarterly stock overviews, identifying any inventory risks or supply disruptions.
- Participate in supply chain improvement projects and other initiatives to optimize supply chain processes.
- Support new product introductions, government tender supply programs, and clinical supply requests when required.
- Ensure that master data is accurately maintained and continuously updated in collaboration with relevant teams.
- Leverage visualization and data contextualization tools including Excel and BI platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI), integrated APS capabilities, and BMS platforms to monitor KPIs, perform root cause analysis, review best action analysis, and provide data-driven decision support.
- Contribute to process improvements through digitization and automation of planning workflows, supporting improved speed and accuracy.
- Execute task-level work using available tools (e.g., WMS, SAP, Tableau, Riverlogic, Kinaxis), follow SOPs, fulfill orders, and maintain a high level of performance across data and planning accuracy.
- Demonstrate curiosity and adaptability in learning new digital tools and platforms (e.g., SAP, Kinaxis, forecasting systems), quickly integrating them into daily operations.
- Strong planning and financial acumen with understanding of ERP transaction codes, planning/operational software, physical and transactional flows, etc.
- Familiarity with AI and ML systems features including performance & expectation management, optimization, etc.
- Minimum 1 year of experience in supply chain management, preferably within global manufacturing or pharmaceutical environments.
- Knowledge of supply chain operations.
- Expertise in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Rapid Response) and related data analysis tools is preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
- Basic understanding of regulatory requirements, particularly in the pharmaceutical industry (cGMP, FDA, EMA).
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively under tight deadlines.
- B.S. or BA in supply chain management, science, and/or engineering (biotechnology, engineering, or related sciences).
- APICS or related professional qualification preferred.
- Ad hoc and with notice (up to 10%).
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 a supportive culture, promoting global participation 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 an 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 [email protected] . Visit careers.bms.com/ 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: Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations.
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