The End-to-End (E2E) Planning organization drives the E2E planning processes 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.
Requirements
- 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)
- Supply chain planning experience is required, preferably in a multi-echelon supply chain
- Manufacturing, Supply Chain and/or Logistics experience is required, preferably in the Health Care Industry or related industries
- A minimum of six (6) years of relevant supply chain experience is required
- Supply Chain certifications (APICS / IBF) and Green Belt Six Sigma Certifications are desirable
- Proven business and financial skills to influence E2E decisions & key outcomes
Responsibilities
- 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
- Resolves E2E issues
Other
- A minimum of a Bachelor's degree or equivalent is required. Advanced degree is preferred.
- Experience working across organizational boundaries in a global environment is required
- 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
- Strong communication, analytical and quantitative skills
