Supply Planning Manager, Global Planning Organization

Biomarin Pharmaceutical • San Rafael, CA

245d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Product Planner in the Global Planning Organization ensures the availability of finished goods to fulfill demand by managing stock levels, stock provisions, and modes of distribution in conjunction with demand planning, commercial functions, and manufacturing operations. This role is accountable for delivering a feasible volume-based supply plan for assigned products and business units, assessed end-to-end with exceptions highlighted and aligned with inventory entitlements. The Product Planner plays a key role in the execution of the monthly Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) cycle and supports the improvement of processes, systems, tools, and capabilities within the organization.

Requirements

• BS/B.Sc. in Supply Chain, Life Sciences, Engineering, Business Administration, or equivalent years of experience.
• Minimum 8 years of practical leadership experience in Sales & Operation Planning, Demand Management, Supply Planning, Inventory Management, Data Analytics, or other related functions.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in supply chain from APICS, CPIM, or Lean Practices (i.e. Green Belt).
• Hands-on experience working with multiple partners to resolve exceptions and negotiate best alternatives.

Responsibilities

• Translate network plans into short-term replenishment plans, collaborating with cross-functional partners to ensure inventory is maintained within healthy ranges.
• Establish critical inventory parameters, monitor and track inventory levels, and reconcile inventory variances.
• Deliver feasible volume-based supply plans monthly for assigned products and business units.
• Use and maintain planning systems to define safety stocks, replenishment frequency, and quantities.
• Leverage technology and analytics to simulate the impact of changes to key input parameters.
• Partner with key stakeholders in Global Supply Chain, Finance, Commercial Operations, Quality, Regulatory, and Manufacturing Operations to support strategic and operational objectives.
• Develop and maintain inventory planning assumptions in conjunction with various teams.
• Report on service, back orders, short stock, excess items, and slow-moving inventory.
• Communicate KPI performance and executive reporting, including mitigations and proactive supply risk management.
• Improve and upgrade inventory systems and reporting.
• Drive proactive action plans for excess and obsolete (E&O) reductions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree