Supply Chain Planning Application Architect

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Working with Us
Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren’t words that are usually associated with a job. But working at our client 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 rich in diversity. Take your career farther than you thought possible.

our client 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.

Position Summary

At our client, digital innovation and Information Technology are central to our vision of transforming patients’ lives through science. To accelerate our ability to serve patients around the world, we must unleash the power of technology.  We are committed to being at the forefront of transforming the way medicine is made and delivered by harnessing the power of computer and data science, artificial intelligence, and other technologies to promote scientific discovery, faster decision making, and enhanced patient care.   

our client is advancing new and next-generation therapies while exploring and investing in technologies to optimize the planning processes to meet future needs. This role will serve as the Technical Architect for Supply Chain Planning and help in designing optimized solutions in the planning space to solve complex business problems.

If you want an exciting and rewarding career that is meaningful, consider joining our diverse team!

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the supply chain planning application architect in driving optimal solutions and best of breed digital capabilities.
• Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders in gathering business requirements for new capabilities, enhancements, system upgrade or new deployment.
• Perform integration configuration including mapping, loading, transforming and validating data. Innovate, design and deliver the IT solutions following best practices and aligning People, Process, Technology & Data.
• Partner with IT, Supply Chain and Business Insights & Analytics (BI&A) colleagues in exploring solution options, presenting pros and cons and influencing decisions towards cost-effective and sustainable solutions.
• Participate in developing solutions roadmap and strategies aligned with business objectives. Analyze and troubleshoot issues for quick resolution, identify the root cause and implement the solution in a timely manner.
• Perform unit and integration tests and assist with user acceptance testing.
• Provide system training on new capabilities to business and IT stakeholders.

Qualifications and Experience

• Hands on deployment and configuration experience with Kinaxis-Rapid Response on Supply, Demand and S&OP planning capabilities.
• Strong supply chain background with solid understanding of demand, supply and S&OP business processes incl. Statistical Forecasting, MRP, Scheduling, Inventory Management etc.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing supply chain planning solutions.
• Bachelor’s Degree in technical engineering, science field or related discipline is required (Advanced degree (MS or MBA) highly preferred). 7 years of relevant supply chain planning experience
• Experience with configuration of workbooks, key figures, master data & planning parameters along with planning algorithms such as Heuristic and Optimizer.
• Exposure to data integration technologies such as Talend for integration with SAP-ERP and other non-SAP systems.
• Agile and critical thinker with a passion for innovation
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills; ability to strategically collaborate and influence the direction of solution architecture in the defined area of scope
• Strong problem solving, negotiating and decision-making skills
• Ability to define processes that are appropriate for varying levels of site maturity, balancing agility and discipline
• Demonstrated skill to lead large projects and matrix organizations
• Ability to implement decisions quickly and under pressure
• Ability to balance strategic awareness & direction setting with consistent tactical results
• Good planning, analytical, time management and organizational skills
• Willingness to learn new planning platforms

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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 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

our client 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: On the road