We are searching for a Senior Manager of US Supply Planning and New Product Launch who will partner with our Global Product Introduction and Optimization and US Commercial New Product Launch teams to execute successful launches in the US Commercial Region

• The role will be based in the Parsippany, NJ headquarters
• In this role, you will be accountable for defining, maintaining, and sustaining the planning process to support new product introductions
• Define, maintain, and sustain the planning process for launch products
• Lead US Market supply chain planning activities for all assigned projects starting 12-months prior to launch thru 6-month post launch and the transition to supply chain planner for in-line products
• Prioritize and support top launches, standard launches, TU to relaunches, and site transfers for all US Commercial business units (Biosimilars, Generics, and Innovative)
• Establish good working relationships with GPIO, NPL, NPS, Site and Market Supply Chain teams
• Align with GPIO’s ‘Launch Excellence’ monthly process/cadence and recommend improvements that will enhance business objectives
• Actively participate in new product launch meetings, and/or S&OP forums as appropriate, providing guidance/recommendations to ensure all aspects of supply chain are ready for launch
• Escalate issues and decisions into appropriate forums
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with all stakeholders, including GPIO, site, Commercial partners and distribution center
• Oversee daily activities to ensure adherence to supply chain policy and complete required tasks accurately and within established deadlines
• Own and manage the creation and maintenance of planning relevant master data (such as Source List, Purchase Info Record, Safety stock settings, etc)
• Develop scenario plans for various supply and demand situations utilizing a standardized MPS template
• Proactively identify, resolve or mitigate supply chain risks, issues and opportunities and ensure on-time communication to all relevant stakeholders
• Ensure aligned net requirements are sent to the supplying site, GSC or TPIG as per agreed monthly cadence to support procurement, production, and packaging requirements
• Deliver and maintain a balanced finished goods supply plan based on the aligned forecast
• Monitor launch inventory identifying potential write-off risk and mitigation plans to achieve regional inventory targets
• Achieve schedule, service, inventory and forecast KPIs
• Advocate cross-functional team collaboration and communications
• Take actions that directly or indirectly influence others to create buy-in, gain trust, motivate actions and win concessions without damaging relationships

Perform other duties as assigned or required by business needs

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or other relevant fields
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in supply chain/operations
• Proven ability to communicate with people at all levels of the organization
• Experience working in a global matrix environment with ability to deal with ambiguity

Self-motivated team player with sense of urgency and results-oriented mindset

Deep knowledge in supply chain concepts, planning processes and systems: demand planning, supply planning, new product introductions, and S&OP processes

• The annual starting salary for this position is between $120,000 – 160,000 annually
• Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate
• This position is also eligible for annual incentive bonus
• We Offer a Competitive Benefits Package, Including
• Comprehensive Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage starting on the first day of employment, providing the employee enrolls
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) with employer match, up to 6% and an annual 3.75% Defined Contribution to the 401k plan
• Time Off: Paid Time Off including vacation, sick/safe time, caretaker time and holidays
• Life and Disability Protection: Company paid Life and Disability insurance

Additional benefits include, but are not limited to, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Tuition Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Life Style Spending Account, Volunteer Time Off, Paid Parental Leave, if eligible , Family Building Benefits, Virtual Physical Therapy, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurances, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Plan, Voluntary Life Insurance and Long Term Disability and more