Senior Manager, Supply Chain External Manufacturing

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​The Senior Manager, Supply Chain External Manufacturing is the bridge / interface between the CMO and the wider BMS Supply Chain team. They are accountable for ensuring effective communication of supply chain information to and from the CMO & VPT and within BMS Supply Chain. The Supply Chain lead is also accountable for driving Supply Chain improvements with the CMO.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintaining/developing strong relationships with supply chain counterparts at CMOs and internal BMS stakeholders to facilitate continuous performance improvement.
• Participate in Virtual Plant team meetings, CMO face to face meetings & lead supply chain related meetings with CMO as required.
• Participate in BMS Supply Chain meetings as required to ensure alignment on BMS customer requirements.
• Point of escalation for Other Supply Chain functions including ExM Customer Planning, product Planning, ExM Logistics, CPSO and Inventory Control teams. 
• To prepare Supply Chain related topics for discussion at CMO business reviews and represent BMS Supply Chain at the relevant business reviews.
• Accountable for CMO supply chain metrics.  Reporting of Supply Chain metrics to CMO, VPT & within ExM Supply Chain.  Generation of action items for VPT, CMO and ExM SC to resolve any performance levels below target. 
• Review of relevant CMO forecast for significant changes and communication of major changes & background to such changes to VPT and CMO. Communication of forecast to CMO.
• Determination of supply priorities through interaction with the wider ExM and Global Supply Chain teams as appropriate & communication of these priorities to the CMO.
• Understanding supplier capacity constraints in the short medium and long term, aiding resolution of these constraints & escalating to the VPT and BMS Supply Chain Management as necessary.
• Holding VPT accountable for continuity of supply & mitigation of risk to customer.
• Communication of any inventory risks to ExM inventory control and finance teams in a timely manner.
• For finished goods, support ExM Supply Chain with new SKU introduction(line extensions) to meet market requirements.
• Review of CMO related change controls to understand the supply chain impact, assigning relevant child actions.  Engaging with product planning teams to ensure potential supply restrictions are managed and mitigated. Aligning with Global Planning on the approach to management of any supply restrictions. 
• Proactively aiding in the mitigation of Back Orders and Anticipated Back Orders with the relevant CMO.  Ensuring continuity of supply from the CMO.
• To effectively communicate and coordinate activities to determine the impact of supply delays, quality events, line shut downs, projects(eg Serialization) etc on supply to customers(other CMOs or market) & engage with other Supply Chain functions as necessary.  Effectively mitigating the impact of such delays on supply.
• Effectively communicate, escalate and manage relevant stakeholders & implementing standard ExM communication tools.
• Execute scenario planning as necessary & engage with product planning to support scenario analysis as necessary .
• To coordinate gathering of required supply chain information for Fact Finding Investigation meetings and representing Supply Chain at the necessary meetings.
• Identify and drive supply chain improvement projects with CMO & ExM teams. Review current Supply Chain processes and streamline as necessary.
• Responsible for contributing to the ExM IBP process & Global Integrated Planning teams as required.
• Responsible for reviewing volumes for budget and projection & providing input into the drivers behind variances.
• To ensure that BMS Supply Chain requirements are represented in the contract with the relevant CMO and responsible for providing input into contract amendments/updates.
• Identification of Supply Chain related projects to be implemented which may require additional support & escalation as required.
• Participate in/lead projects as necessary.

Qualifications & Experience:

• B.A./B.S. degree in relevant field.
• 5 years + Supply Chain experience in global manufacturing and supply environment, preferably in a similar role.
• Understanding of Supply Chain and Regulatory operations in a cGMP environment.
• Understanding of pharmaceutical artwork management processes
• Knowledge of  pharmaceutical industry
• Project Management qualification/experience is desirable.
• Knowledge of ERP, ideally SAP and SAP BW reporting, and related data analysis tools.
• Full understanding of BMS Supply Chain, products and markets.
• Strong Leadership Skills
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Detailed knowledge of Contract Manufacturing Supply Chain Operations.
• Ability to prioritize, organize and manage multiple tasks to tight deadlines.
• An understanding of regulatory requirements and management of regulatory constraints.
• APICS or related qualification.

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New Brunswick - NJ - US: $115,290 - $139,709

The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee’s work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience. 

Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/.
 

Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans in effect at the time and may require enrollment. Our benefits include:

• Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.

• Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).

• Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.

​Work-life benefits include:

Paid Time Off

• US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees)

• Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays

Based on eligibility*, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.

All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.

*Eligibility Disclosure: The summer hours program is for United States (U.S.) office-based employees due to the unique nature of their work. Summer hours are generally not available for field sales and manufacturing operations and may also be limited for the capability centers. Employees in remote-by-design or lab-based roles may be eligible for summer hours, depending on the nature of their work, and should discuss eligibility with their manager. Employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement should consult that document to determine if they are eligible. Contractors, leased workers and other service providers are not eligible to participate in the program.

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On-site Protocol

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Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.

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