Supply Chain – Planning Process Expert (Sr Manager equivalent)

Position Location Details Upon agreement between you and your Supervisor you are entitled to a flexible arrangement where you will be able to split your time between working from the office and working remotely.

Supply Chain Planning Process Expert

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Supply Chain Planning Expert to lead the design implementation and continuous improvement of integrated planning capabilities across the organization. This role will play a critical part in transforming end-to-end supply chain planning processes through advanced planning solutions data-driven decision-making and cross-functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in supply chain planning SAP S/4HANA and IBP implementations demand and supply planning process governance and business transformation within complex operational environments. The role requires a strong combination of strategic thinking technical capability stakeholder engagement and operational execution.

Organization

The function reports to: Senior Director US Process Owner Plan-to-Treat (PTT). Organizational unit: Global Procurement

Key Responsibilities

Project Implementation & Planning Transformation

• Lead the definition and implementation of end-to-end supply chain planning process requirements across demand supply inventory and integrated business planning functions.
• Translate complex US-specific clinical and market demand patterns into scalable technical requirements within SAP S/4HANA and SAP IBP environments.
• Drive planning solution design configuration alignment and deployment activities to support business transformation initiatives.
• Oversee data model design master data readiness integration validation user acceptance testing (UAT) cut-over planning and go-live execution.
• Collaborate with business IT and implementation partners to ensure successful delivery of planning capabilities aligned with organizational objectives.
• Identify process gaps system inefficiencies and optimization opportunities to improve planning accuracy responsiveness and operational agility.

End-to-End Process Governance

• Define shape and continuously evolve the integrated planning vision ensuring strong alignment between demand supply inventory and broader business priorities.
• Establish governance frameworks planning standards and performance metrics to drive consistency and operational excellence across planning functions.
• Champion standardization simplification and harmonization of planning processes across US Clinics business unit.
• Drive the adoption of advanced analytics scenario planning forecasting methodologies and digital planning capabilities to improve decision quality and business outcomes.
• Act as a trusted strategic advisor to business stakeholders by translating market dynamics demand variability and operational constraints into actionable planning insights.
• Facilitate cross-functional alignment between Supply Chain Commercial Operations Finance and IT teams to support integrated decision-making.
• Support organizational change management initiatives and ensure successful user adoption of new planning processes and technologies.

Experience know-how and skills critical for success

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Operations Engineering Business Information Systems or related field.
• 10 years of experience in supply chain planning integrated business planning or supply chain transformation roles.
• Proven experience leading or supporting SAP S/4HANA and SAP IBP implementation programs.
• Strong understanding of demand planning supply planning inventory optimization forecasting and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)/Integrated Business Planning (IBP).
• Experience translating business requirements into technical and functional solution designs.
• Demonstrated expertise in planning process governance operational excellence and large-scale transformation initiatives.
• Strong analytical problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence senior leadership and cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within healthcare pharmaceuticals medical devices clinical supply chain or highly regulated industries.
• Knowledge of advanced analytics predictive forecasting and scenario modeling techniques.
• Familiarity with project delivery methodologies and enterprise transformation programs.
• APICS/ASCM certification or equivalent supply chain certification preferred.
• Experience working within global matrixed organizations.

Key Competencies

• Strategic Planning & Execution
• Integrated Business Planning (IBP)
• SAP S/4HANA & SAP IBP Expertise
• Demand & Supply Planning
• Forecasting & Scenario Analysis
• Process Governance & Standardization
• Cross-Functional Leadership
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Change Management
• Stakeholder Engagement & Influence

Other

1) Languages: English Advanced other languages an advantage

2) Travel requirements:Willingness to travel for business purposes (up to 20%)

The rate of pay for this position will depend onthe successful candidates work location andqualifications including relevant educationwork experience skills and competencies.

Annual salary: $117700.00-$180000.00 - Waltham MA location

Benefit Overview: This position offers acomprehensive benefits package includingmedical dental and vision insurance a 401(k)with company match paid time off parentalleave and potential for performance-based bonuses depending on company and individual performance.