Supply Chain – Planning Process Expert; Sr Manager equivalent

## Supply Chain – Planning Process Expert (Sr Manager equivalent)
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Waltham, MA:
Franklin, TN:
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End Date:
October 2, 2026 (9 days left to apply):
R0258307

Position Location Details:
Upon agreement between you and your Supervisor, you are entitled to a flexible arrangement where you will be able to split your time between working from the Waltham, MA or Franklin, TN office and working remotely.
** Supply Chain – Planning Process Expert
** We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Supply Chain Planning Expert to lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of integrated planning capabilities across the organization. This role will play a critical part in transforming end-to-end supply chain planning processes through advanced planning solutions, data-driven decision-making, and cross-functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in supply chain planning, SAP S/4

HANA and IBP implementations, demand and supply planning, process governance, and business transformation within complex operational environments. The role requires a strong combination of strategic thinking, technical capability, stakeholder engagement, and operational execution.
** Organization
* * The function reports to:
Senior Director, US Process Owner Plan-to-Treat (PTT). Organizational unit:
Global Procurement
** Key Responsibilities
**** Project Implementation & Planning Transformation
*** Lead the definition and implementation of end-to-end supply chain planning process requirements across demand, supply, inventory, and integrated business planning functions.
* Translate complex US-specific clinical and market demand patterns into scalable technical requirements within SAP S/4

HANA and SAP IBP environments.
* Drive planning solution design, configuration alignment, and deployment activities to support business transformation initiatives.
* Oversee data model design, master data readiness, integration validation, user acceptance testing (UAT), cut-over planning, and go-live execution.
* Collaborate with business, IT, and implementation partners to ensure successful delivery of planning capabilities aligned with organizational objectives.
* Identify process gaps, system inefficiencies, and optimization opportunities to improve planning accuracy, responsiveness, and operational agility.
** End-to-End Process Governance
*** Define, shape, and continuously evolve the integrated planning vision, ensuring strong alignment between demand, supply, inventory, and broader business priorities.
* Establish governance frameworks, planning standards, and performance metrics to drive consistency and operational excellence across planning functions.
* Champion standardization, simplification, and harmonization of planning processes across US Clinics business unit.
* Drive the adoption of advanced analytics, scenario planning, forecasting methodologies, and digital planning capabilities to improve decision quality and business outcomes.
* Act as a trusted strategic advisor to business stakeholders by translating market dynamics, demand variability, and operational constraints into actionable planning insights.
* Facilitate cross-functional alignment between Supply Chain, Commercial, Operations, Finance, and IT teams to support integrated decision-making.
* Support organizational change management initiatives and ensure successful user adoption of new planning processes and technologies.
** Experience, know-how and skills critical for success
**** Required Qualifications**
* ** Bachelor’s degree
** in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Engineering, Business, Information Systems, or related field.
* 10+ years of experience in supply chain planning, integrated business planning,…