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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.
Manager, Drug Product - Supply Chain Production Planning
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Drug Product - Supply Chain Production Planning, the Manager will assist in the launch of a sterile drug product manufacturing facility and will continue to support its commercial operations after the initial start-up phase. During the project phase, this role will work closely with the project teams to provide supply chain support. In addition, this role will support the operations readiness and the technical transfer programs for new product introduction.
Post-start up the Manager will be responsible for production planning and material planning processes in support of the Sterile Drug Product Facility at Cruiserath Biologics. The role will maintain adherence to the site production schedule. They will be responsible for ensuring close collaboration and alignment with manufacturing, maintenance, warehouse, MS&T and other teams as required.
Key Responsibilities During Start Up
* Develop and implement supply chain planning processes and procedures that are aligned with business goals and regulatory requirements.
* Represent the Supply Chain Planning function to support multi-functional matrix teams to ensure that all supply chain operations are optimized and integrated with other functions such as manufacturing, quality, and finance.
* Support the implementation of SAP master data and production version build for the facility's supply chain operations, manufacturing, inventory management, and logistics.
* Ensure integration with key interfaces such as MES, maintaining accurate real time inventory management.
* Develop the production planning process and procedures and ensure all production related requirements are included.
* Develop and maintain project documentation, including project plans, status reports, and other project-related documentation.
Key Responsibilities During Commercial Operations
* Responsible for production planning and inventory analysis to ensure on time production.
* Pro-actively assesses manufacturing changes on a continuous basis and works with the wider team to put strategies in place to mitigate such risks.
* Responsible for coordinating with Manufacturing and WCL to ensure production requirements are aligned and functioning smoothly to ensure materials available on time.
* Responsible for scheduling and releasing process orders in SAP.
* Coordinates with planner/buyers to assure execution of materials requirement process to support agreed production plan.
* Interfaces with all levels of the organization and collaborates with Manufacturing, Maintenance, Validation, MS&T and QA to ensure utilization of data, systems, and interfaces to optimize efficiency.
* Manages Supply Chain related investigations and change controls, working with teams to identify problems, analyze information, and develop and implement solutions.
* Supports New Material Introduction process, including production planning activities and SAP master data/production version builds.
* Leads Supply Chain Projects and provides support to manufacturing/project teams as the Supply Chain Planning representative.
* Collaborates with Finance, manufacturing, WCL and maintenance teams to analyze material variances, adjust accordingly and identify opportunities for improvement through OpEx programs.
* Coordinates with the Site Data Lead for accurate MRP data for material delivery, material forecasting and safety stock levels.
* Collaborates closely with the Inventory planner to set and maintain safety stock and ordering strategies for production materials and consumables.
Required Competencies
* Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities against ambitious timelines. Strong project management ability.
* Works well in a team environment.
* A clear understanding of cGMP requirements for manufacturing and/or systems and compliance.
* High Proficiency of computerized production and inventory control systems (SAP) as well as manufacturing execution systems (MES), QMS and documentation practices.
* Exceptional communication skills and ability to communicate to multiple levels within the company.
Required Qualification(s) and Desired Experience
* B.S in Supply Chain Management, Business or Science related discipline.
* A minimum of 5 years' experience in a Manufacturing or Supply Chain role with experience in Production, Planning, Scheduling, and Inventory Control.
* Experience and knowledge in Biologics Manufacturing is preferred. Detailed knowledge of Sterile Drug Product would be a distinct advantage.
* Knowledgeable on current data management techniques.
* Experience in scheduling and scenario tools (for example RTMS, Rapid Response).
* Relevant industry certifications are desirable (APICS - CSCP/CPIM).
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.
If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn't perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.
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. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in an inclusive culture, promoting diversity in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.
On-site Protocol
BMS has a diverse 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. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.
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