Senior Manager, ExM Supply Chain VPT Lead

About the role

If you're a supply chain professional with deep experience in global manufacturing and a talent for building strong relationships across complex organisations, this is your opportunity to make a real difference at a global biopharmaceutical leader. As Senior Manager, Supply Chain Lead VPT , you'll serve as the critical conduit between our Contract Manufacturing Organisations (CMOs) and BMS's wider Global Supply Chain teams. Reporting to the Director, Supply Chain, you'll be accountable for ensuring the effective flow of supply chain information, driving performance improvements, and safeguarding continuity of supply - all in service of getting life-changing therapies to patients on time. This is a high-visibility role that sits at the intersection of operational excellence, stakeholder management, and strategic supply chain leadership.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop strong relationships with supply chain counterparts at CMOs and internal BMS stakeholders to facilitate continuous performance improvement
• Serve as the point of escalation for supply chain functions including Supply Planning Units, ExM Logistics, ExM Operations, and Inventory Control teams
• Participate in Virtual Plant Team meetings, CMO face-to-face meetings, and lead supply chain related meetings with CMOs as required
• Prepare and present supply chain topics at CMO business reviews, representing BMS Supply Chain at the relevant forums
• Own CMO supply chain metrics - reporting performance, generating action items, and driving resolution of any issues below target
• Review CMO forecasts for significant changes and communicate these effectively to the VPT and CMO
• Determine supply priorities through interaction with wider ExM and Global Supply Chain teams and communicate these to the CMO
• Understand and aid in the resolution of supplier capacity constraints in the short, medium, and long term
• Proactively mitigate back orders and anticipated back orders, ensuring continuity of supply from the CMO
• Communicate and coordinate the impact of supply delays, quality events, line shutdowns, and projects on supply to customers, engaging with other supply chain functions as necessary
• Execute scenario planning and engage with Supply Planning Units to support scenario analysis
• Identify and drive supply chain improvement projects with CMO and ExM teams
• Contribute to the ExM S&OP process and SPU planning cycle as required
• Ensure BMS supply chain requirements are represented in contracts with relevant CMOs and provide input into contract amendments and updates
• Support new SKU introductions for finished goods to meet market requirements

Requirements

• Education & Qualifications
• APICS or related qualification
• Project Management qualification or experience - desirable
• Experience & Skills
• 5+ years of supply chain experience in a global manufacturing and supply environment, preferably in a similar role
• Knowledge of ERP systems, ideally SAP and SAP BW reporting, and related data analysis tools
• Detailed knowledge of Contract Manufacturing supply chain operations
• Understanding of supply chain and regulatory operations in a cGMP environment
• Understanding of pharmaceutical artwork management processes and knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry
• An understanding of regulatory requirements and management of regulatory constraints
• Strong leadership skills with excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
• Ability to prioritise, organise, and manage multiple tasks to tight deadlines
• Experience translating business challenges into digital or AI solutions - desirable
• Why BMS?
• At BMS, we don't just offer a job - we offer a purpose. You'll join a company that:
• Operates in more than 40 countries with a truly global footprint
• Delivers transformative therapies for oncology, immunology, hematology, cardiovascular disease, and beyond
• Is consistently recognised as a top employer for diversity, inclusion, and employee wellbeing
• Invests in your growth - with access to world-class development resources and a culture of innovation
• Puts patients fi

Additional Information

Working with Us Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren't words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You'll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible. Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us .

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