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Job Description

The Senior Supply Chain Planner is responsible for planning and coordination of product supply activities for commercial Finished Goods (FG) using the Oracle system. This is a good opportunity for a candidate with strong experience in supporting Life Cycle Management activities and product launch preparation. 

Main Responsibilities:

Supply Planning

• Develop Supply plans for the commercial asset in Oracle systems


• Ensure product availability to fulfill monthly sales target


• Communicate the strategic decisions across functional and business units regarding demand and supply balancing, inventory management for commercial asset, long range planning and the implementation of lifecycle changes into the supply chain


• Identify long term demand and supply challenges and set appropriate inventory targets 

Supply Chain Planner on PO&T Asset Team

• Represents a matrix team across the Supply Chain organization and serves as the primary point of contact within the PO&T Asset Lead and team


• Communicate on overall product strategy to Supply Chain to ensure alignment with key stakeholders (e.g. Manufacturing, Quality, Distribution and logistics and Senior leadership)


• Ensure supply planning impact is acknowledged by the Asset Teams and achieve optimal demand/supply balancing

Launch & Project management

• Develops launch project timelines in alignment with Commercial goals and identifies resource requirements. Develops appropriate scenarios as a result of dealing with high levels of ambiguity and complexity


• Supports life cycle management activities across Supply Chain, Quality, and Manufacturing Operations


• Develops plans and contingencies for ensuring stable supply for the introduction of new products and/or implementation of product lifecycle changes


• Phase in Phase Out Planning of Asset

Continuous Improvement

• Supports continuous improvement projects to drive expanded capabilities, improve the efficiency of existing processes and enable cost reduction. Collects and organizes data to inform decisions and/or action plans that support program / process improvements

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of working experience in a Demand & Supply Planning role 


• 1 year of experience in a similar position in the Biotech/Pharmaceutical industry


• Proven ability to lead large cross functional teams and to operate in a matrix environment


• Knowledge of the product lifecycle, the value chain (plan, source, make, deliver), and global supply chain functions that allows for effective cross-functional collaboration and efficient execution of day to day tasks


• Able to deal with ambiguity and complexity. Anticipates potential risks, develops corresponding contingency plans, and can act proactively in order to support strategic and/or complex decisions


• Strong analytical, problem solving and communication skills (excellent written and verbal communicator with the ability to articulate recommendations and key decision points to senior management)


• Exceptional team player with ability to develop a strong network across the company

Bachelor or Master Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering or similar education required

Additional Information

This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic team and work on complex projects. The Biogen Elements reflect an ethical, inclusive, agile, pioneering, customer focus and accountable workplace for every individual.