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Position Summary  

The Executive Director, E2E Supply & Demand Planning, is a strategic leader responsible for establishing and governing the integrated supply chain plan across all planning horizons, including long-range, mid-term and short-term planning for Drug Product and Vector.   

 

This role leads the translation of commercial and clinical demand into a feasibly demand, supply and capacity network plan ensuring alignment between product strategy, operational and financial objectives.  This position is responsible for scenario planning, capacity planning, inventory optimization, proactive identification of supply and demand risks and opportunities while ensuring reliable patient delivery by monitoring and ensuring adherence to TAT targets.  

 

Through leadership of long, mid and short term planning, demand planning, supply chain product leads and vector planning, this role enables a single, integrated planning process that converts product strategy, lifecycle requirements, and network constraints into executable plans that optimize capacity and drive operational excellence across the organization.  

 

Key Responsibilities  

• Lead and govern the end-to-end network planning process across all planning horizons, including Long-Term Supply Planning (LTSP), S&OP, and S&OE. 

• Own and maintain the network plan of record for drug product and vector supply, ensuring alignment across commercial, clinical, operations, and financial objectives. 

• Establish and continuously improve integrated planning, processes, governance, and standards that support business growth and network evolution. 

• Lead the consensus demand planning process in partnership with Commercial, Clinical, and Finance teams to develop an aligned demand plan. 

• Translate demand requirements into feasible network supply, capacity, inventory, and execution plans that optimize patient delivery and business performance. 

• Own the development, maintenance, and execution of the network supply plan, balancing supply and demand across the enterprise. 

• Lead vector supply planning and inventory management strategies to ensure reliable supply while optimizing inventory and risk. 

• Establish capacity planning strategies and target utilization levels to support current operations, future growth, product launches, and lifecycle management activities. 

• Drive supply and demand scenario planning across strategic, tactical, and operational horizons, evaluating risks, opportunities, and business tradeoffs. 

• Proactively identify, assess, and communicate commercial, clinical, supply, capacity, and inventory risks and opportunities, enabling timely decision-making and mitigation. 

• Lead monthly S&OP and S&OE processes, ensuring alignment between strategic objectives, operational execution, and network priorities. 

• Establish network performance targets and monitor performance against key metrics, including turnaround time (TAT), capacity utilization, inventory health, service levels, and patient delivery commitments. 

• Own the TAT planning target process and monitor network adherence to TAT performance against plan through cross-functional teams.  

• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders and senior leadership across Global Supply Chain and CTDO to align planning decisions, resolve constraints, and support enterprise priorities. 

• Champion operational excellence, planning transformation, and continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen planning capabilities, improve decision quality, and enable a single integrated planning framework across the network. 

• Collaborate with cross-functional partners (Manufacturing, Commercial, Finance, Quality, Regulatory, IT, Procurement) to ensure seamless integration of business processes and alignment with strategic goals. 

• Cultivate a culture of performance, collaboration, and accountability, ensuring team members are valued, recognized, and aligned with the organization’s mission and strategy. 

• Champion digital transformation within supply chain operations by leveraging emerging technologies, including AI and advanced analytics, to drive efficiency, resilience, and innovation. Demonstrate curiosity and a growth mindset by exploring new digital tools and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making 

   

Qualifications & Experience  

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.  

• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in global supply chain management, planning, and operations, with significant experience in biopharmaceutical or cell therapy industries.  

• Demonstrated expertise in network planning, demand management, scenario planning, and S&OP processes.  

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage complex projects, and deliver results in dynamic, matrixed environments.  

• Strong analytical, strategic, and decision-making skills, with experience in advanced planning systems.  

• Excellent communication, negotiation, influence, and relationship-building skills at the executive level.  

• Proven ability to apply digital thinking in supply chain strategy, with foundational knowledge of AI, analytics, and emerging technologies; demonstrates curiosity and commitment to leveraging digital tools for business impact. 

• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and continuous professional development.  

  

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$278,770 - $337,809

The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee’s work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience. 

Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/.
 

Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans in effect at the time and may require enrollment. Our benefits include:

• Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.

• Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).

• Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.

​Work-life benefits include:

Paid Time Off

• US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees)

• Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays

Based on eligibility*, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.

All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown. 

*Eligibility Disclosure: The summer hours program is for United States (U.S.) office-based employees due to the unique nature of their work. Summer hours are generally not available for field sales and manufacturing operations and may also be limited for the capability centers. Employees in remote-by-design or lab-based roles may be eligible for summer hours, depending on the nature of their work, and should discuss eligibility with their manager. Employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement should consult that document to determine if they are eligible. Contractors, leased workers and other service providers are not eligible to participate in the program.

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