Associate Manager, Supply Chain Planner

Servier Pharmaceuticals; United States; Remote; USD 118,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Servier seeks an Associate Manager, Supply Chain Planner to own the end-to-end master production schedule for assigned products and coordinate with CMOs to ensure plan feasibility and execution. You will manage demand and supply imbalances and support scenario analyses and contingency planning.

The role requires 3+ years in supply chain planning, proficiency with Excel, Kinaxis, SAP, and AI tools, and experience in cross-functional, international environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain or related field, with 3+ years overall experience.
• 1 to 3 years of experience in Supply Chain, including supply planning and supplier relationship management.
• Good knowledge of global Supply Chain processes & tools, including advanced Excel proficiency, Kinaxis, SAP, and AI tools; APICS certification preferred.
• Experience working in cross-functional and international team environments.
• Demonstrates proficiency with lean practices and standard work and processes.
• Ability to work independently and adapt in a rapidly changing environment; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain end-to-end master production schedule for assigned products.
• Coordinate with CMOs on weekly Joint Plant Meetings and collaborate with Purchasing and Procurement teams.
• Translate Master Supply Forecast into CMO production forecasts and purchase orders.
• Drive global supply planning with CMOs, demand/supply planners, and internal plants.
• Monitor execution against plans and communicate deviations to stakeholders.
• Develop scenario analyses and contingency planning for risk mitigation.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Analytical problem solving

Supply chain planning

Forecasting and planning

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration

Supply Chain related degree

Tools

Kinaxis

SAP

Advanced Excel

AI tools

Job description

City: United States

Country/Region: US

Type of Contract: Full-time Employment / Unlimited

Associate Manager, Supply Chain Planner

About Servier

With commercial stage products and a promising pipeline, we are Servier Group, a unique global organization headquartered in France. Operating in more than 150 countries and governed by a non-profit foundation, we have multiple medicines approved in oncology, cardiology, and other therapeutic areas.

Servier’s 2030 Ambition aims to establish the Group as a recognized, innovative, and patient-centered leader in Oncology, Neurology, and Cardiometabolism & Venous Diseases (CMVD). Over half of our research and development efforts are focused on targeted therapies to address unmet patient needs.

Role Summary

Within Supply Chain, more specifically within Supply Chain External Manufacturing, the Associate Manager, Supply Chain Planner is responsible for creating and maintaining the end-to-end master production schedule for assigned products and coordinating with CMOs from a supply perspective to ensure plan feasibility and execution. The role collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to identify and manage demand and supply imbalances, communicate supply impacts, monitor execution against agreed plans, and support scenario analysis and contingency planning.

Primary Responsibilities

• Anticipate, identify, manage & resolve demand & supply imbalances to ensure achievement of agreed plan.
• Collaborate with CMOs on weekly Joint Plant Meetings and with Purchasing, Procurement teams or other Servier entities as needed.
• Implement, follow and drive CMO performance from a Supply Chain standpoint.
• Drive global supply planning process in the system in collaboration with CMOs, demand planners, supply planners, internal plants and central Supply Chain.
• Communicate decisions and supply impacts to all stakeholders, escalation and prioritization of supply responses around all issues and opportunities impacting customer service.
• Translate Master Supply Forecast into CMOs specific production forecasts.
• Translate forecasts into purchase order and ensure the proper follow up and receptions of these ones.
• Develop and drive scenario analyses and contingency planning to optimize business continuity and risk mitigation goals while appropriately balancing inventory and COGS.
• Crisis management in case of supply shortage (coordination and arbitration).
• Support Global S&OP supply process.
• Monitor execution against agreed upon supply plans and resolve and communicate any deviations from the plan to relevant stakeholders.
• Prepare reports, monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), and identify continuous improvement and cost optimization opportunities related to supply chain operations.

Education and Skills

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain or related field with 3+ years of experience overall
• 1 to 3 years of experience in Supply Chain, including supply planning and supplier relationship management.
• Good knowledge of global Supply Chain processes & tools, including advanced Excel proficiency, Kinaxis, SAP, and AI tools; APICS certification preferred.
• Experience working in cross-functional and international team environments.
• Demonstrates proficiency with lean practices and standard work and processes.
• Ability to work both independently and under supervision in a timely manner, manage competing priorities, and adapt in a rapidly changing environment
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with attention to detail and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong verbal and written communication and stakeholder-management skills, including collaboration, influence, negotiation, and conflict resolution with internal and external stakeholders.

Travel and Location

• Remote work
• Travel domestic and internationally every 3 months for business and team meetings

Job Description

Candidate Profile

Servier is committed to modelling diversity, equity, and inclusion within the industry. We are dedicated to fostering an environment that maintains equitable treatment for all and we welcome applicants who are passionate, committed, and innovative individuals. We encourage candidates to apply to our open roles as we are always willing to consider experiences and skills beyond what is listed in the job description.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Salary Range

The salary range for this role is $118,000 - $135,000. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. Employees in this position are also eligible for Short-Term and Long-Term incentive programs. Servier also offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes benefits such as medical, dental, vision, flexible time off (Servier provides unlimited sick time and flex time, and does not accrue time off), 401(k), life and disability insurance, recognition programs among other great benefits (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). For more information on our benefits, please visit this link.