Manager, Execution Planner

Bristol Myers Squibb • Princeton, NJ

123d • $91,000 - $114,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager, Execution Planner supports the supply planning process for both external manufacturing and internal sites. This role ensures alignment with customer and market demand while maintaining operational efficiency. The execution planner will interact with internal and external supply sites, logistics, and other supply chain teams. Responsibilities include assisting in the development of supply strategies, helping to create and execute supply plans, and identifying and reporting any risks or constraints that may affect product availability.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience in supply chain management, preferably within global manufacturing or pharmaceutical environments.
• Knowledge of supply chain operations.
• Expertise in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Rapid Response) and related data analysis tools is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Basic understanding of regulatory requirements, particularly in the pharmaceutical industry (cGMP, FDA, EMA).
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively under tight deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• B.S. or BA in supply chain management, science, and/or engineering (biotechnology, engineering, or related sciences).
• APICS or related professional qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage supply plans for materials related to product portfolios.
• Support coordination with internal and external manufacturing sites to help balance customer service with operational efficiency.
• Maintain accurate inventory levels, ensuring purchase orders are up to date for Drug Substance, Drug Product, and Finished Goods to meet demand.
• Build and maintain relationships with global and local supply chain teams and market stakeholders, collaborating to ensure continuity of supply and identify potential risks.
• Attend supply chain meetings to ensure alignment on customer requirements and consumption plans.
• Use ERP systems (e.g., SAP) to manage demand propagation and supply requirements, ensuring the MRP planning process runs effectively.
• Monitor changes in demand, communicate with stakeholders to adjust production plans, and incorporate these changes into site production schedules.
• Monitor and assess inventory risks, including shortages, excess stock, and obsolescence.
• Assist to identify and resolve supply constraints, working closely with necessary stakeholders.
• Support inventory risks related to regulatory or artwork changes.
• Track and report on key supply chain performance metrics such as backorders, inventory compliance, and PO accuracy.
• Provide input into inventory projections, budget processes, and root cause analysis for any supply issues.
• Contribute to monthly and quarterly stock overviews, identifying any inventory risks or supply disruptions.
• Participate in supply chain improvement projects and other initiatives to optimize supply chain processes.
• Support new product introductions, government tender supply programs, and clinical supply requests when required.
• Ensure that master data is accurately maintained and continuously updated in collaboration with relevant teams.
• Leverage visualization and data contextualization tools including Excel and BI platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI), integrated APS capabilities, and BMS platforms to monitor KPIs, perform root cause analysis, review best action 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 (e.g., WMS, SAP, Tableau, Riverlogic, Kinaxis), follow SOPs, fulfill orders, and maintain a high level of performance across data and planning accuracy.
• Demonstrate curiosity and adaptability in learning new digital tools and platforms (e.g., SAP, Kinaxis, forecasting systems), quickly integrating them into daily operations.
• Strong planning and financial acumen with understanding of ERP transaction codes, planning/operational software, physical and transactional flows, etc.
• Familiarity with AI and ML systems features including performance & expectation management, optimization, etc.

Benefits

• Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care.
• Wellbeing support such as the BMS Living Life Better program and employee assistance programs (EAP).
• Financial well-being resources and a 401(K).
• Financial protection benefits such as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection and survivor support.
• Work-life programs including paid national holidays and optional holidays, Global Shutdown Days between Christmas and New Year's holiday, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, up to two (2) paid days to volunteer, sick time off, and summer hours flexibility.
• Parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave.
• Family care services such as adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, fertility/infertility benefits, support for traveling mothers, and child, elder and pet care resources.
• Tuition reimbursement and a recognition program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees