Manager, Operations Supply Planning

Bristol-Myers Squibb; Ireland; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking an Execution Planner to support the supply planning process for external manufacturing and internal sites. The role ensures alignment with demand while maintaining efficiency and reports risks to availability.

You will interact with internal and external sites, logistics, and supply chain teams to develop and execute supply plans and to optimize inventory. Responsibilities include managing SAP-driven MRP processes, coordinating with multiple sites, and monitoring

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in supply chain management, preferably within global manufacturing or pharmaceutical environments.
• Knowledge of supply chain operations and ERP systems (SAP, Rapid Response) is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage supply plans for materials related to product portfolios.
• Coordinate with internal and external manufacturing sites to balance customer service with efficiency.
• Maintain accurate inventory levels and ensure POs for Drug Substance, Drug Product and Finished goods meet demand.
• Build relationships with global and local supply chain teams and stakeholders for continuity of supply.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

SAP

Tableau

Power BI

Kinaxis

Riverlogic

WMS

Job description

At Bristol Myers Squibb, our employees often ask, 'Who are you working for?'-a question that fuels collaboration, accountability, and urgency in our work. Our purpose-driven culture inspires us to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines to prevail over serious diseases. We offer uniquely interesting and meaningful work, opportunities for growth, and a supportive environment that values inclusion, wellbeing, flexibility, and comprehensive benefits. This is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it.

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:

• 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
• Customer and Stakeholder Engagement: 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
• Demand & Supply Alignment: 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
• Risk Management & Problem Solving: 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
• Metrics and Reporting: 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
• Projects & Continuous Improvement: 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
• Digital Acumen, Analytics, and Learning Leverages 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.
• Contributes to process improvements through digitization and automation of planning workflows, supporting improved speed and accuracy.
• Executes task‑level work using available tools (e.g. WMS, SAP, Tableau, Riverlogic, Kinaxis), follows SOPs, fulfills orders, and maintains high level of performance across data and planning accuracy.
• Demonstrates 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.

Qualifications and Experience

• Min. 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.
• Base 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.

Why you should apply

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 l