Senior Manager, Network Supply Planner

The Senior Manager, Network Supply Planner will lead the development and agreement of a feasible supply plan for Finished Goods (FG), Drug Product (DP), and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) over a tactical planning horizon of typically three years in close alignment with Execution Planning and the internal and external Manufacturing Network.

• Drive the monthly FG/DP/API network planning process for assigned brands, aligned with agreed metrics including inventory months of cover, plan vs budget, and plan performance.
• Review global analytics of the assigned portfolio, including product trends, demand evolution, inventory projections, supply performance, and risks.
• Understand site capacities, capabilities, and supply risks; issue and bottleneck coordination as appropriate.
• Work closely with BMS sites and External Manufacturing to ensure alignment of site manufacturing plans and CMO forecasts according to contract.
• Lead cross‑functional sub‑teams to align plans, scenarios, and drive solutions for business deliverables, events, and situations; proactively identify risks and opportunities.
• Provide input to the Global Supply Review process to incorporate major supply risks and drive escalation and active communication.
• Develop and maintain consistent planning information via the product structure template, aligned with brand and sourcing strategy; drive change processes and flavor management.
• Govern supply planning master data and systems management to ensure accurate demand propagation and supply plans.
• Collaborate with global partners in Long Range Planning, Business Continuity Management, Product Strategy, Quality Management, Network Strategy, and Business Operations.
• Support New Product Introduction to align supply network plans with established timelines.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities for supply planning tools and processes; support systems planning enhancements and capabilities in SAP and Kinaxis Rapid Response.
• Leverage visualization and data contextualization tools—including BI platforms (Tableau, Power BI), integrated APS capabilities, and BMS platforms—to monitor KPIs, perform root‑cause analysis, and provide data‑driven decision support.
• Contribute to process improvements through digitization and automation of planning workflows, supporting improved speed and accuracy.
• Execute task‑level work using available tools (WMS, SAP, Tableau, Riverlogic, Kinaxis); follow SOPs, fulfill orders, and maintain high performance across data and planning accuracy.
• Demonstrate curiosity and adaptability in learning new digital tools and platforms (SAP, Kinaxis, forecasting systems) and quickly integrate them into daily operations.
• Show strong planning and financial acumen with knowledge of ERP transaction codes, planning operational software, physical and transactional flows.
• Familiarity with AI and ML systems, including performance and expectation management, optimization, and deployment in planning use cases.
• Continuously upskill on emerging digital technologies and analytics techniques, showing agility in adopting machine learning in planning scenarios.

• Undergraduate degree preferably in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or Life Sciences; advanced degree, diploma, or certification (e.g., APICS CIPM, CSCP) strongly preferred.
• 5 to 7 years of supply chain experience at a reputable, global or multi‑plant pharmaceutical or consumer product company.
• Experience with ERP and advanced planning systems, preferably SAP ECC and Kinaxis Rapid Response.
• Experience with site capacity planning and/or global product supply planning; knowledge of biotech and pharmaceutical S&OP processes.
• Experience developing and implementing world‑class global supply chain planning processes and deploying global advanced planning and scheduling systems.
• Good understanding of cGMP, FDA, and other regulatory requirements (EMA, TGA).
• International experience in a fast‑paced, matrix‑structured global pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or consumer company.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem‑solving, rapid decision‑making, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent presentation and communication…