Manufacturing Material Planning Specialist en Bristolmyerssquibb

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Position Summary

The Manufacturing Material planning Specialist is responsible for supporting logistical purchasing, planning, and supply chain activities for GMP component items, including commercial and new product introduction projects.

This role collaborates closely with peers in the Supply Management Department and associated functions, ensuring compliance with GMP regulations and driving process improvements.

Duties/Responsibilities

  Purchase Order (PO) Management

• Assist in the weekly PO cycle by monitoring acknowledgments to ensure timely confirmation and processing.
• Manage annual PO activities related to transportation and ink procurement.
• Oversee the PO lifecycle from issuance through to Accounts Payable, including QA release coordination.

 Inventory Oversight

• Help maintain optimal inventory levels aligned with coverage strategies.
• Monitor and initiate destruction processes for materials impacted by labeling changes, minimum picking quantities (MPQ), retest requirements, and expiration dates.

  Forecasting & KPI Support

• Consolidate quarterly forecasts for direct material suppliers.
• Assist in calculating and reporting monthly KPIs related to material planning.

  Master Data & SAP Management

• Maintain vendor master data for buy items linked to BOMs in SAP, including price and source list updates.
• Review and validate tickets for item creation, adjustment, or obsolescence.
• Track new item creation and resolve SAP discrepancies, ensuring issues are followed through to resolution.

  Documentation & Compliance

• Ensure all relevant documentation (e.g., Work Instructions, SOPs) is properly maintained and archived in accordance with compliance standards.

Reporting Relationship

The Manufacturing Material Planning Specialist will report to the Senior Manager Site Supply Management.

Qualifications

At least 3 years’ experience in the field of supply chain planning, especially on purchasing and procurement.

Experience in an industrial international environment, knowledge of the pharmaceutical environment and GMP-experience.

Capability to work in a changing environment and beyond pre-defined processes and to actively contribute to defining new structures.

Foster close working relationship, collaboration and teamwork with associated departments.

Conscientious, reliable in action follow-up, eager to challenge status quo.

Strong ability to handle multiple tasks and to adapt to change.

Be proactive (with an eye for anticipation and continuous improvement) and team oriented.

Good communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Extensive experience in with SAP planning software, excellent IT proficiency: MS Office, Excel, Share Point • Fluency both in French and English.

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On-site Protocol

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