Associate Director, Global Logistics Digital Capability Lead

Bristol Myers Squibb•New Brunswick, NJ

About The Position

Working with Us Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren’t words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You’ll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible. Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us. The Associate Director, Global Logistics Digital Capability Lead manages the deployment of strategic Logistics capabilities and larger continuous improvement efforts in the Warehousing and Distribution area enabling BMS Global Supply Chain (GSC) to deliver on its strategic goals. This individual provides program and project leadership for specific elements of the overall Logistics and 3 PL capability roadmap, ensuring realization of results and business benefits. The lead also collaborates with various stakeholders, including Logistics Pillars, IT, finance, and other GCLs, executing and operationalizing the strategy within specific workstreams, regions, or projects. This individual leverages digital tools and technologies to streamline processes, enhance data accuracy, and drive innovation.

Requirements

B.S. or BA in supply chain, management, technical field (biotechnology, biology, chemistry, pharmacy, engineering or related disciplines) or data science; a Masters or MBA preferred.
8+ years of experience in Supply Chain Management.
5+ years experience in SAP.
Experience leading projects with high performing and cross functional teams.
Ability to navigate organization dynamics and lead cross-functional project teams.
Ability to deploy innovative ideas that optimize processes and create value.
Financial management exposure, awareness, and acumen.
Strong communication, influencing, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
Lean/ Six Sigma certification desired
Exposure and experience in Biotech / Pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, principles and practices.
Understanding and exposure to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and other regulatory requirements.

Nice To Haves

Advanced certification in Supply Chain Management preferred (e.g. APICS CSCP/ CPIM).
Operational excellence experience (Green/Black belt or equivalent) preferred.
Prior enterprise SAP implementations is a plus.

Responsibilities

The Global Logistics Digital Capability lead is responsible for capability deployment specific to the chartered project scope inclusive of People, Process, Technology, and Data for their assigned area of responsibility.
Leads definition, design and roll-out of strategic Logistics process and system initiatives and related process model and configuration.
Leads UAT and Cut-over phases for high impact strategic initiatives.
Establishes and drives design of SAP processes across End-to-End Supply Chain and involving subject matter experts that identify and coordinate validation and related communication to all business functions.
Creates process documentation including solution presentations and system design documents.
Creates, Reviews and approves the Integration of SAP and 3PL Sub-systems user acceptance test plans.
Tracks and reports operational KPIs in alignment with global definitions.
Development of metric/KPI specific to project scope for realization/sustainment
Leads change execution: champions adoption, manages stakeholder resistance, runs readiness sessions.
Manages relationships with key stakeholders both within & outside of GSC.
Provides process expertise, as required, and ensures accuracy of accompanying business process models within their capability deployment scope.
Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies, maintaining robust governance and data integrity.
Mentors team members on new processes and responsible for knowledge transfer to appropriate stakeholders – both within and outside Process Excellence team.
Leads the implementation of new digital tools and technologies within their department, ensuring seamless integration and adoption. Can articulate the business value and ROI of these digital investments.
Leads process improvements through digitization and automation of workflows, supporting improved speed and accuracy.
Leverages visualization and data contextualization tools including BI platforms (e.g. Power BI), integrated Control Tower capabilities, and BMS platforms to monitor KPIs, perform root cause analysis, review best action analysis and provide data-driven decision support.
Has 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.
Has a comprehensive understanding of multiple supply chain processes/capabilities, with a solid understanding of Logistics and 3PL processes and their interdependencies.
Leads the implementation of new digital tools and technologies within their department, ensuring seamless integration and adoption. Can articulate the business value and ROI of these digital investments.
Leads risk management activities, implementation of mitigation plans, and escalation to key stakeholders.
Drives complex problem solutions requiring input across multiple functional areas.
Informs and influences decision making at governance and departmental level.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills are essential. Must be capable of driving discussions, resolving conflicts, and building consensus.
Identifies and implements approaches at program and workstream levels to develop and reward high functioning cross-functional teams.
Leads scenario analysis to manage potential impact on plans and timelines and recommend changes in strategic direction to stakeholders.
Champion strategic options with an unbiased enterprise mindset.
Creates an environment that fosters recognition and reward of diverse/inclusive high-performance teamwork and BMS Behaviors.

Benefits

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.

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