The primary function of this role is to lead / participate in a range of Supply Chain and related projects for External Manufacturing operations.
Location: New Brunswick, NJ
Job ID # 79804
Comments
100% onsite required for training and once done min 50% required onsite as per manager.
Job Description:
Responsibilities: • Coordinates activities and manages teams engaged in the planning, project management and execution of supply chain projects. • Participates as required in External Manufacturing (ExM) projects as the Supply Chain lead. • Creates detailed project work plans for projects assigned, identifies scope, key milestones, and deliverables, and updates as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements. • Identifies resources needed and assigns individual responsibilities. • Directly manages day-to-day operational aspects of projects to ensure task completion to meet project milestones and successful project delivery. • Holds regular meetings with project team and effectively communicates relevant project status, key issues and potential problems to all stakeholders. • Effectively applies project management methodologies and enforces project standards. • Ensures project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately. • Engages with Third Party Alliance partners to ensure integration of partner requirements into ExM operations.
Required Competencies: • Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills. • Ability to prioritize, organize, and manage multiple tasks at same time. • Creates and maintains strong working relationships within BMS organization and externally with trade partners, customers, and suppliers. • Ability to work with diverse groups and organizations.
Required Qualifications: • BS/BA degree in Business Management, Supply Chain Management or related discipline • 5+ years of experience in a supply chain environment, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry that encompasses a basic understanding of business specific organizations functions and support systems (manufacturing, packaging, artwork, regulatory, marketing, quality, and supply chain) • Knowledge of end-to-end processes in forecasting, product planning, order fulfillment, and procurement. • Understanding of the new product development and commercialization process. • Team management experience, demonstrates competence in managing cross-functional project teams. • Ability to foster motivation within the project team to meet deadlines. • Strong analytical, communication, critical thinking, and problem solving skills required. • Experience in working within a global and culturally diverse organization.