Associate Director, Supply Planning
BioMarin
- Cork
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead, develop and support the execution of global end-to-end planning initiatives and projects
- Lead the supply planning team through the implementation of new ERP system and the resultant role changes required by supply planners
- Lead/support the execution of tactical and strategic goals & projects
- Apply experience in implementing world class inventory control methodologies
- Drive and implement supply planning best practices to meet current and future business needs
- Responsible for all the deliverables associated with assigned initiatives, in conjunction with other assigned core team members
- Design and facilitate change management plans for impacted functions where applicable
- Work with subject matter expects and stakeholders to ensure that systems and processes are in place to support S&OP, rough cut, capacity, scenario & inventory planning
- Support the development and reporting of performance metrics, root cause analysis, and executive updates, driving actions as required
- Evaluate and operate integrated Supply Chain systems (e.g. ERP, APS) against business requirements and become an Key User / SME for these systems.
- Work with business partners to implement optimal planning practices and behaviors
- Recognized as global supply planning technical expert
- Serve as functional expert in supply planning solution design and implementation
- Provide technical Planning leadership and mentorship to the Global Supply Planning team
- Positively challenge and influence peers and senior management to deliver timely results and optimization of E2E supply chain
- Effective leadership of cross-functional teams
- Tactical and strategic contribution to the Global Supply Planning team
- Lead and/or support global supply planning initiatives
- Technical leadership and mentorship
- Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree is preferred
- APICS certification (CPIM, CRIM, CSCP) preferred
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint required
- Operational Excellence, Lean Process development, Six Sigma tools and techniques are desirable
- Experience with ERP systems required, Oracle/SAP experience is preferred
- Minimum 13 years progressive global supply chain experience with recent experience in supply network planning.
- Proven record of strong people management required with a bias toward talent development and growth
- Successful candidates must have demonstrated experience in leading, developing and coaching teams.
- 10 years' experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing organization, biotech preferred
- Strong background working with supply chain systems, processes and tools.
- Experience working with advanced planning systems (APS) and optimization tools
- Working knowledge of current GxP regulations
- Successful candidates must have demonstrated experience in leading medium to large planning related projects
- Demonstrated ability to partner with peers, senior management and other functional groups to achieve business objectives required
- Ability to multi-task in a rapidly changing work environment - ability to balance and prioritize multiple projects and initiatives
- Superior communication skills - oral, written and formal presentation skills with senior management, middle management and line staff
- Strong relationship building skills - collaborates effectively with others
- Self-motivated with drive, enthusiasm and commitment