Planning Process Manager - Secondment / Fixed Term Contract (Ftc)

GlaxoSmithKline plc; England; Hybride; GBP 68 000 - 113 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid work arrangement

Résumé du poste

GSK is seeking a Planning Process Manager to join the ERP Evolution Programme - Global Planning on a secondment/fixed-term contract to 30 November 2027. You will shape planning processes across the supply chain, collaborating with planning, manufacturing, procurement and external supply to deliver harmonised ways of working.

You will own planning process areas, drive design, documentation, testing and training, including data migration and governance.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Experience in pharma or FMCG supply chain planning.
• Strong understanding of planning processes and ERP interactions.
• Experience with SAP ECC/S4HANA in planning environments.
• Project management and change leadership experience.
• Lean Sigma and process-improvement knowledge.
• Ability to translate requirements into system design.

Responsabilités

• Own defined planning process areas and ensure end-to-end design aligns with global standards.
• Lead design, configuration input, documentation and testing for planning capabilities.
• Develop and maintain process-change plans and stakeholder deep dives.
• Define rules, KPIs, and governance for planning templates and changes.
• Support data migration, cleansing, and alignment across S/4HANA and planning tools.
• Prepare readiness for UAT, testing, cutover and post-go-live support.
• Create training materials and enable adoption across sites.

Connaissances

University degree

Supply chain experience

Planning processes knowledge

SAP ECC / S4HANA

Project management

Lean Sigma

Communication skills

Formation

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Outils

SAP APO

S/4HANA

OMP

APO

Description du poste

This job is with GSK, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Planning Process Manager to join the ERP Evolution Programme - Global Planning team, on a secondment/ fixed term contract till 30 November 2027.

Business Introduction
We manufacture and supply reliable, high-quality medicines and vaccines to meet patients' needs and drive our performance.
Our network of 37 medicines and vaccines manufacturing sites delivered 1.7 billion packs of medicines and 409 million vaccine doses in 2024 to help make a positive impact on the health of millions of people. Our supply chain is not just core to our operations; it's vital to bringing our innovations to patients as quickly, efficiently and effectively as possible. Technology is transforming how we manufacture medicines and vaccines, enabling us to increase the speed, quality and scale of product supply.
We need the very best minds and capability to help us on our journey to make more complex products, harnessing the power of smart manufacturing technologies including robotics, digital solutions and artificial intelligence to deliver for patients.

Position Summary
You will play a key role in shaping and improving planning processes across GSK's supply chain. This role offers a unique chance to work with diverse teams across planning, manufacturing, procurement, and external supply. We are looking for someone who is collaborative, solutions-focused, and ready to drive change in a dynamic environment. Joining GSK means you will grow your skills while making a real impact on how medicines reach people worldwide. Your work will help us continue uniting science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together.

Job Purpose

Reporting to the ERP Process Director - Planning, the Planning Process Manager supports the delivery, deployment and operationalisation of the global S/4 Planning template across GSK's Rx and Vx supply chains. The role owns defined planning process areas and ensures they are designed to drive business benefit and harmonize the ways of working across the global planning teams and the interface with stakeholders in sites and other functions.

The process owner will be responsible for ensuring that the planning process vision is supported by process definition, documentations (GSOPs, BPSDs, System Instruction, etc.), process testing and creation / update of associated materials (Training materials). This is including integration with OMP, APO and other planning tools. The role will support the ERP Process Director to ensure the process framework is sustainable through monitoring of adoption and adherence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own defined Planning process areas and ensure their end-to-end design integrates effectively with OMP, APO and other planning tools, while maintaining fidelity to global standards and approved template decisions.
• Lead detailed design, configuration input, documentation and testing for Planning capabilities, including OMP/S4 design completion and the associated sprint build activity.
• Develop and maintain process-change plans and facilitate process deep dives with business, programme and functional stakeholders to resolve design decisions, dependencies and adoption impacts.
• Define business rules, process controls, KPIs, system roles and operating-model requirements; manage template change requests, including impact assessment and value propositions for governance approval.
• Support Planning data migration, cleansing, validation and alignment across S/4HANA, OMP and connected planning systems.
• Define critical business scenarios and coordinate business readiness for UAT, DIL testing, cutover and post-go-live support.
• Produce and maintain Planning process documentation, including GSOPs, BPSDs, ARIS content and system instructions; ensure documentation updates are completed as the design matures.
• Develop, review and support rollout of training materials, including train-the-trainer activities, to enable consistent adoption of the global Planning template.
• Engage sites, local operating companies, central Supply Chain and the Supply Chain Transformation programme; capture the voice of the customer and address systemic adoption or usability issues.
• Identify and manage Planning-process risks, dependencies and bottlenecks, escalating decisions where needed and driving harmonisation, efficiency and programme benefits.

Basic Qualifications & Skills:

We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:

• University degree (BSc or equivalent).
• Supply chain experience in the Pharma or consumer goods / FMCG sector
• Experience and knowledge of Planning processes and their interaction with Supply Chain, Planning, Quality, Regulatory and PLM functions.
• Experience managing API (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient) and bulk planning activities, including multiple pedigrees and genealogy requirements.
• Experience working on business transformation programmes, ideally involving SAP ECC (ERP Central Component) and/or S/4HANA within Planning, PLM or Supply Chain environments, with broad knowledge of end-to-end processes and supporting ERP functionality.
• Subject matter expertise in process design and improvement, including Lean Sigma and other process improvement approaches.
• Experience defining business requirements, process documentation and testing activities, and translating business requirements into technical specifications.
• Project Management and business change leadership experience.
• Experience managing multiple priorities and adapting to changing business and programme requirements.
• Ability to stay 'close to the ground' to understand the 'real' end-user experience and perspective.
• Excellent communication skills and a team player.

Work Arrangements:

• The role is hybrid, requiring on-site work 2-3 days per week.

Skills

Cold Chain, Customer-Focused, Customs Duties, Data Integrity, Digital Fluency, Financial Acumen, GxP Regulations, Lean Management, Logistics Management, New Product Introduction (NPI), Problem Solving, Product Knowledge, Risk Awareness, Strategic Alignment, Supply Chain Operations, Supply Chain Sustainability, Third Party Logistics Management, Transportation And Logistics, Warehouse Management

Belgium Salary Range / Fourchette salariale - Belgique: EUR 81,000 to EUR 135,000The annual gross base salary range for new hires in this position is listed above for each applicable location. The salary ranges take into account a number of factors including the candidate’s skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. In addition, this position may offer an annual bonus and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program which is dependent on the level of the role. More detailed information on the total benefits package will be supplied during the recruitment process. This role is available for applicants from multiple locations, and therefore salary ranges for certain locations are also shown. Salary ranges for other locations are shown because some markets have pay transparency laws that require salary information on job postings, and those locations are potential job sites for this role. If salary ranges are not displayed in the job posting for a specific location or country, the relevant compensation will be discussed during the recruitment process. Please note salaries vary by country based on the candidate’s skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. Offers are typically made within the advertised range based on the candidate’s skills, experience and qualifications, with the upper end generally reserved for highly experienced candidates or other exceptional circumstances aligned with these criteria.

Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases - to impact health at scale.

People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we're committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.

GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.

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