Global Network Volume Planning Lead

Global Network Volume Planning Lead — end-to-end planning across Takeda’s manufacturing network and external partners.

• Own and govern global network volume planning across manufacturing sites and external partners.
• Ensure complete, accurate, consistent, and aligned volume data as a single source of truth.
• Lead MRP, MYC, and monthly planning cycles; integrate demand, supply, capacity, inventory, and financial commitments into system inputs, execution plans, and projections.
• Support automation and improve use of supply volume data to enhance projection speed/accuracy.
• Provide timely year-to-go inputs, plan adherence, and schedule performance reporting; validate outputs vs. assumptions.
• Identify/escalate risks, gaps, and opportunities through governance forums.
• Deliver analytics and insights for fact-based decisions and continuous improvement.
• Integrate Global Planning, manufacturing, Commercial, and Finance; influence alignment across a global matrix.
• Communicate assumptions, risks, decisions, and performance insights to senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
• Standardize/simplify planning processes and improve use of SAP IBP, APO, SAC, and data governance.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, Life Sciences, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years in global supply chain/planning (pharma or regulated industry preferred).
• Experience with multi-site manufacturing networks and complex supply chains.
• Expertise in S&OP, IBP, OBP, SAC, and network planning governance.
• Strong financial acumen.
• Advanced analytics; large datasets; complex assumptions.
• Strong communication, facilitation, presentation, and stakeholder management.
• Global matrix experience; enterprise mindset and data-driven decision-making.
• Supply chain certification (APICS/CPIM, Lean, or Six Sigma) preferred.

up to $80 hours sick time/year; new hires up to 120 hours paid vacation; eligible for medical/dental/vision, 401(k) match, disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteer time off, holidays, and well-being benefits.