Senior Manager Logistics Process Integration

Position Summary

• The Logistics Process integration manager leads the digital deployment of Logistics capabilities and continuous improvement efforts in the area of Transportation and Warehousing enabling BMS Global Supply Chain (GSC) to deliver on its strategic goals.
• This role drives digital and AI integration programs across strategic Logistics processes, leading to change management initiatives, and owns business application implementations.
• This role is responsible for managing cross-functional program / project teams, driving adherence to deadlines, developing scope, and managing risks, issues and actions associated with the program.
• Partners with GCO leaders across the organization to deliver sustainable, effective solutions. Mentors and coaches junior process leaders.
• The candidate will collaborate with various stakeholders, including GSC Pillar leadership and functional teams, IT, finance, and other GCOs, to ensure consistent execution and drive towards best-in-class maturity of the assigned capability.
• The candidate leverages digital tools and technologies to streamline processes, enhance data accuracy, and drive innovation.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Manages digital Logistics integration program for multiple markets in partnership with the corresponding commercial organizations.
• Devises execution strategies to meet project or program timelines and deliverables.
• Develop partnerships with other GPS leaders to ensure that the ERP and financial systems are aligned with the business objectives and determine the best use of internal / external resources in the realization of those goals
• Manages execution of programs within digital and capability roadmap in coordination with IT and various GPS business functions.
• Manages UAT strategy across GPS and commercial organizations.
• Driving business process excellence to identify and implement improvement opportunities and develop best practices.
• Manages and executes the cutover strategies for system go-lives.
• Interfaces with multiple internal and external partners (3PL, CMOs) including distribution, logistics, inventory planning and purchasing, sales operations, and finance to align on assumptions and implications for distribution optimization.

• Use benchmarking and process KPI’s to define opportunities for capability improvement, bringing outside-in perspective to drive best-in-class capabilities.
• Provides process expertise, as required, and ensures accuracy of accompanying business process models within their capability scope.
• Help organization transition through disruption at a faster pace and enable accelerated change management with digital evolution.

Digital & Analytical Acumen

• Supports the department overarching digital SAP strategy. Identifies and champions emerging technologies (e.g., AI, automation) that can create a competitive advantage and transform business models at an enterprise level.
• Understanding the impacts of functional decisions on key KPIs (e.g., cost per unit, inventory turnover, fulfillment rates, supplier lead times).
• Models a growth mindset by continually learning and experimenting with digital innovations, fostering a digitally savvy team culture.
• Familiarity with AI and ML systems features including performance & expectation management, optimization, etc.
• Actively upskills on emerging digital technologies and analytics techniques, showing agility in adopting tools and machine learning.

Additional professional and personal requirements include:

• Comprehensive understanding of the entire value chain, including key business drivers, systems architecture, and tool integration (ERP, APS, TMS, Quickbase etc.).
• Strong understanding of global Logistics processes, with experience in process optimization and standardization while leveraging digital solutions and technologies. Lean Six Sigma experience is preferred.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills are crucial. They can identify and prioritize issues, conduct root cause analysis, and propose effective solutions.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills Required:

Education:

• B.S. or B.A. in supply chain or logistics management, technical field (biotechnology, biology, chemistry, pharmacy, engineering or related disciplines) or data science; a master's degree or MBA preferred.
• Advanced certification in Supply Chain Management is strongly preferred (e.g. APICS CSCP/ CPIM).
• Operational excellence experience (Green/Black belt or equivalent) preferred.

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in Logistics Management including Transportation Management and Logistics 3PL Management
• 3+ years’ experience in SAP. Prior enterprise SAP implementations a plus. Experience in Quickbase is a plus.
• Proven track record of leading transformational projects with high performing teams with cross functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and deploy innovative ideas that optimize processes and create value.
• Excellent communication, influencing, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Lean/ Six Sigma certification highly desired.
• Understanding and exposure to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and other regulatory requirements.
• Exposure and experience in Biotech / Pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, principles and practices.

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 leaders and values its employees.
• You’ll get a competitive salary and a great benefits package including, but not only, an annual bonus, pension contribution, family health insurance, 27 days of annual leave , access to BMS Cruiserath on-site gym and life assurance

Based on your function, department or individual position, you will have the opportunity to discuss with your Manager the option to work remotely up to 50% of the time, over a two-week period, with the flexibility to choose the days that align with your collaboration needs. 

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