Senior Manager - Supply Chain Lead VPT (Fixed Term Contract 12 months)
The role is located in Ireland and reports to the Associate Director of Supply Chain. It can be based in Dublin Plaza 254 or Shannon, Co. Clare, with an opportunity to work remotely up to 50% of the time over a two‑week period. The Senior Manager serves as the bridge between Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs) and the wider BMS Supply Chain team, ensuring effective communication and driving supply chain improvements.
Responsibilities
Maintaining/developing strong relationships with supply chain counterparts at CMOs and internal BMS stakeholders to facilitate continuous performance improvement.
Participate in Virtual Plant team meetings, CMO face‑to‑face meetings & lead supply chain related meetings with CMO as required.
Participate in BMS Supply Chain meetings as required to ensure alignment on BMS customer requirements.
Act as the point of escalation for other Supply Chain functions including ExM Customer Planning, ExM Logistics, Supply Planning Unit (SPU) and Inventory Control teams.
Prepare Supply Chain related topics for discussion at CMO business reviews and represent BMS Supply Chain at the relevant business reviews.
Accountable for CMO supply chain metrics. Report metrics to CMO, VPT & within ExM Supply Chain. Generate action items for VPT, CMO and ExM SC to resolve any performance below target.
Review relevant CMO forecast for significant changes and communicate major changes & background to VPT and CMO. Communicate forecast to CMO.
Determine supply priorities through interaction with the wider ExM and Global Supply Chain teams and communicate these priorities to the CMO.
Understand supplier capacity constraints in the short, medium and long term, aid resolution of these constraints & escalating to the VPT and BMS Supply Chain Management as necessary.
Hold VPT accountable for continuity of supply & mitigation of risk to customer.
Communicate any inventory risks to ExM inventory control and finance teams in a timely manner.
For finished goods, support ExM Supply Chain with new SKU introduction (line extensions) to meet market requirements.
Review CMO related change controls to understand the supply chain impact, assign relevant child actions. Engage with ExM planning teams to ensure potential supply restrictions are managed and mitigated. Align with Global Planning on the approach to management of any supply restrictions.
Proactively aid in the mitigation of Back Orders and Anticipated Back Orders with the relevant CMO. Ensure continuity of supply from the CMO.
Effectively communicate and coordinate activities to determine impact of supply delays, quality events, line shut‑downs, projects (e.g. Serialization) on supply to customers (other CMOs or market) & engage with other Supply Chain functions as necessary. Effectively mitigate the impact of such delays on supply.
Effectively communicate, escalte and manage relevant stakeholders & implement standard ExM communication tools.
Execute scenario planning as necessary & engage with SPU to support scenario analysis as necessary.
Coordinate gathering of required supply chain information for Fact Finding Investigation meetings and represent Supply Chain at the necessary meetings.
Identify and drive supply chain improvement projects with CMO & ExM teams; review current Supply Chain processes and streamline as necessary.
Contribute to the ExM IBP process & Global Integrated Planning teams as required.
Review volumes for budget and projection & provide input into the drivers behind variances.
Ensure that BMS Supply Chain requirements are represented in the contract with the relevant CMO and provide input into contract amendments/updates.
Identify Supply Chain related projects to be implemented which may require additional support & escalation as required.
Participate in/lead projects as necessary.
Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills Required
Knowledge of ERP, ideally SAP and SAP BW reporting, and related data analysis tools.
Full understanding of BMS Supply Chain, products and markets.
Strong Leadership Skills.
Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
Detailed knowledge of Contract Manufacturing Supply Chain Operations.
Ability to prioritise, organise and manage multiple tasks to tight deadlines.
Understanding of regulatory requirements and management of regulatory constraints.
APICS or related qualification.
5+ years Supply Chain experience in global manufacturing and supply environment, preferably in a similar role.
Understanding of Supply Chain and Regulatory operations in a cGMP environment.
Understanding of pharmaceutical artwork management processes.
Knowledge of pharmaceutical industry.
Project Management qualification/experience is desirable.
Benefits
You will help patients in their fight against serious diseases.
You will be part of a company that encourages excellence and innovation, respects diversity, develops leaders and values its employees.
You’ll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits package including, but not limited to, an annual bonus, pension contribution, family health insurance, 27 days annual leave, access to BMS on‑site gym and life assurance.
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% onsite shifts 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.
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