Manager, Operations Supply Planner

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Bristol Myers Squibb Ireland
Bristol Myers Squibb has been in operation in Ireland since 1964, employing over 650 people across a range of activities and business units
Located in Dublin, Cruiserath Biologics Campus, a one billion Multi-Product Cell Culture Biologics Manufacturing facility plays a central role in the Global Product Development and Supply (GPS) network as the company's first European biologics manufacturing facility.
This state of the art facility will produce multiple therapies for the company's growing biologics portfolio.
Global Biologics Laboratory (GBL) responsible for the release testing of Biologics Drug product for the network, is also based on the Cruiserath Biologics Campus.
BMS Cruiserath has been awarded Biopharma Company of the Year 2019 in the Irish Pharma Industry Awards and is certified as a Great Place to Work since 2017, including as a Great Place to Work for Women in 2020, 2021 and 2022.
Shift Technician will assist in delivering a safe working environment for our colleagues and a reliable plant to ensure continuity of supply of medicines for our patients.
Position Summary
The
Manager, Operations Supply 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 operations 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.
This is a fixed term contract for 12 months.
Supply Planning and Execution:
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
Customer and Stakeholder Engagement:
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
Demand & Supply Alignment:
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
Risk Management & Problem Solving:
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
Metrics and Reporting:
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
Projects & Continuous Improvement:
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
Digital Acumen, Analytics, and Learning
Leverages 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.
Contributes to process improvements through digitization and automation of planning workflows, supporting improved speed and accuracy.
Executes task-level work using available tools (e.g.
WMS, SAP, Tableau, Riverlogic, Kinaxis), follows SOPs, fulfills orders, and maintains high level of performance across data and planning accuracy.
Demonstrates 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.
Why you should apply
You will help patients in their fight against serious diseases
You will be part of a company that encourages excellence and innovation, respects diversity, develops leaders and values its employees
You'll get a competitive salary and a great benefits package including an annual bonus, pension contribution, family medical allowance, 27 days of annual leave, life assurance and on-site gym
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Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers
With a single vision as inspiring as Transforming patients' lives through science , every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary.
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On-site Protocol
BMS has an occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work.
This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs.
The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:
Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility.
Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility.
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Company:
Bristol-Myers Squibb
Req Number:
R1593778
Updated:
2025-08-09 02:28:32.224 UTC
Location:
Dublin-IE
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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, gender expression, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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