Pharma Supply Planner | SAP & MRP Expert (12-Month)

Bristol Myers Squibb; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 65,790,000 - 83,556,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking a Senior Specialist, Operations Supply Planner for a 12-month assignment in New Jersey. The role partners with internal and external sites to develop and execute supply plans, balance service levels with efficiency, and manage MRP using SAP and related tools.

Responsibilities include monitoring inventory, coordinating with global stakeholders, and driving improvements through digitization of planning workflows. Travel to client sites in New Jersey is required.

Qualifications

• B.S. or BA in supply chain management, science and/or engineering (biotechnology, engineering or related sciences).

Responsibilities

• Assist in development of 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.
• Build and maintain relationships with global and local supply chain teams and market stakeholders, collaborating to ensure continuity of supply and identify potential risks.
• 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.
• Monitor 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.
• 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.
• Participate in supply chain improvement projects and other initiatives to optimize supply chain processes.
• Assist in support of new product introductions, government tender supply programs, and clinical supply requests when required.
• Ensure that master data inaccurately maintained and continuously updated in collaboration with relevant teams.
• Leverages visualization and data contextualization tools including BI platforms, integrated APS capabilities, and client 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.

Skills

Supply chain knowledge

ERP systems knowledge

Analytical and problem-solving

Interpersonal and communication

Regulatory understanding

Education

B.S. or BA in supply chain management, science and/or engineering

Tools

WMS

SAP

Tableau

River logic

Kinaxis

Job description

Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking a Senior Specialist, Operations Supply Planner for a 12-month assignment in New Jersey. The role partners with internal and external sites to develop and execute supply plans, balance service levels with efficiency, and manage MRP using SAP and related tools.

Responsibilities include monitoring inventory, coordinating with global stakeholders, and driving improvements through digitization of planning workflows. Travel to client sites in New Jersey is required.