Global Supply Planning Specialist

Job Description

The Global Supply Planning Specialist reports to the Global Supply Planning Franchise Lead or Global Supply Manager and serves as the primary Integrated Supply Planning contact for an assigned portfolio consisting of product families and/or external supply chain nodes.

In this role, the incumbent is responsible for the operational planning and execution of API, bulk, semi-finished goods, and finished goods supply to ensure uninterrupted product availability for customers and patients. Leveraging the IBP governance framework, the specialist understands volume requirements and supply constraints across internal and external manufacturing sites within the assigned portfolio. Working closely with stakeholders such as Site Planners, Focus Factory Leads, and Demand Fulfillment teams, he/she proactively identifies, mitigates, and resolves actual and potential supply issues across a planning horizon of up to 36 months.

The position also partners closely with Product Leads and Value Chain Managers to support strategic initiatives, including new product launches, network transfers, and portfolio optimization projects. As a member of the Global Supply Management organization, the incumbent contributes to the achievement and continuous improvement of key supply chain performance metrics.

Operating in a complex global environment, the specialist applies sound planning expertise and business judgment to daily activities and decision-making. He/she works both independently and collaboratively, actively contributing to the development and effectiveness of the planning organization.

Responsibilities   

• Primary activities include, but are not limited to: 
• Supply Chain Management & Operational Execution 
• Responsible for an assigned portfolio with global scope and respective manufacturing and packaging sites (Internal and/or external sites). The portfolio complexity is assigned in line with the Job level and expertise, and it is based on different variables (such as number of skus, number of nodes in the supply chains, complexity of the CMOs managed, revenue, strategical products, ongoing projects) 
• Responsible for the planning activities of assigned portfolio and ensure accurate generation of requirements across the supply chain nodes 
• Actively develop scenarios to prevent, avoid and support the resolution of supply issues and potential constraints  
• Responsible for Exception Management for the assigned portfolio 
• Facilitate Global Events Management if required. 
• Escalation Management: effective communication flow and escalation in Tier process, using team huddles and SCEM tool (Supply Chain Escalation Management). Active participation in the appropriate Tier level meetings (up to SC Huddle) 
• Responsible for Order Management activities 
• Review and maintenance of Master Data of Planning parameters  
• Inventory Management and reporting (Inventory planning, Days of Coverage (DOC), Inventory of Questionable Value (IQV), out of stocks, inventory health at each node of the supply chain) 
• Collaborate and manage various stakeholders such as Global Demand management, Regional Supply Planners, Demand Fulfillment, Value Chain Management (VCM), Site planners, Commercial (OCO), FFT lead, Finance and Procurement. 

IBP 

• Actively participate, provide inputs and represent the Global Planning team for their respective portfolio in the IBP meetings (Site Supply Reviews, Franchise Review, Global Demand Review) and External Manufacturing platform meetings.  
• Support Profit planning and Volume planning 
• Allocation management in case of unbalanced demand and supply: accountable for allocation of API and bulk, and responsible to work out the allocation of Finish Goods supply to avoid supply issues to markets, in collaboration with Site planning, Commercial, VCM, Finance, Demand Management and Demand Fulfillment 

  

Brand Strategy 

• Active member of the Value Chain Management team for medium and long-term product(s) strategy projects. 
• Support Strategic Initiatives/Projects related to supply planning workstream 
• Contribute to Network Changes/Transfers, and responsible for the supply chain deployment of the changes/transfers in collaboration with Product Source Management (PSM) if assigned 
• System disentanglement processes (Artwork mgmt., stability, Bill of Material (BOM) alignment, …)  
• Product Lifecycle Management (Launch / Discontinuation)  
• Support of BD deals and clinical supplies if required 
• Site Relationship Management   
• Metrics optimization and continuous improvement: 
• Metrics such as LIFR, Plan Attainment/Volume attainment, Inventory/DOC, IQV Management and reporting 
• Support continuous improvement activities. 

Professional Education, Skills and Competencies 

  

• Bachelor's degree on a related field (Manufacturing, Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Management)  
• 2+ years of proven experience in Manufacturing, Supply Chain and/or Logistics 
• Strong communication, analytical and quantitative skills  
• Ability to work across organizational boundaries through influence, negotiation and partnering in a global environment.  
• Attention to detail and a passion for data accuracy. 
• Strong data-analytical mindset 
• Coping with tight deadlines, proven resilience 
• Constantly apply Organon DNA Values 
• High proficiency with Microsoft software packages (Excel, PowerPoint) 
• SAP S4/Hana or similar MRP software experience 
• Experience of any BI Tools is preferred (Power BI, Qlick view...) 
• Preferably: APICs (CPIM, CSCP) 

Secondary Job Description

Who We Are:

Organon delivers ingenious health solutions that enable people to live their best lives. We are a $6.5 billion global healthcare company focused on making a world of difference for women, their families and the communities they care for. We have an important portfolio and are growing it by investing in the unmet needs of Women’s Health, expanding access to leading biosimilars and touching lives with a diverse and trusted portfolio of health solutions.  Our Vision is clear: A better and healthier every day for every woman.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates with a diverse background. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our applicants. 

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Annualized Salary Range

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Please Note: Pay ranges are specific to local market and therefore vary from country to country.

Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

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Travel Requirements: Organon employees must be able to satisfy all applicable travel and credentialing requirements, including associated vaccination prerequisites

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Number of Openings:

1