Job Information
Boehringer Ingelheim Planner III, Demand Management in Columbus, Ohio
Description
This role is actively involved with the US HP Supply Chain strategy to support Boehringer Ingelheim's Human Pharma business in the US. The basic purpose of this job includes but is not limited to: Leading the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process for designated SKU's, ensuring reliable product supply by working with Demand and Supply stakeholders and escalating potential issues that could negatively impact our ability to meet market needs and ensures our products are compliant to the latest labeling version and quality requirements.As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the companies' success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in a number of ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, diversity and inclusion, mobility, networking and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim's high regard for our employees.
Duties & Responsibilities
Develops net requirement plans (NRPs) for short- and long-term finished good inventory fulfillment.
Reviews the forecasts from US HP Therapeutic Areas.
Considers current supply status.
Challenges the business where appropriate.
Utilizes extensive knowledge of the business and the systems available (SAP, BIX@ and others).
Negotiates with internal and external suppliers to reach a final constrained NRP.
Interacts with stakeholders on a continuous basis to bring resolution to supply challenges, share best practices, and enhance overall knowledge of the business.
Examples include:
Addressing product availability issues with production supply plants.
Addressing significant changes to forecasted volumes
Launch of new products
Executes product labeling changes into the US market to ensure regulatory compliance.
Works with DRA, Labeling Services and Supply Planning/Other Production (OPU) sites to meet the required in-market date for updated labeling while minimizing product destruction and repackaging costs.
Directs repackaging activities with external vendor.
Manages inventory investment and maintains customer service objectives for products assigned by collaborative interactions and negotiation with Marketing and Production.
Reviews and analyzes finished goods inventory to minimize expired or obsolete products.
Supports Patient Assistance Program and Donations Process
Leads Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) and attends Business Review meetings (3rd Party Mfg) as a Subject Matter Expert on products responsible for.
Prepares required information for S&OP & Business review meetings.
Encourage cross functional discussion and support teams in issue resolution.
May take minutes of the S&OP & Business review meetings.
Process ownership and continuous improvement for a variety of related processes such as Annual Inventory Target Setting, Economic Order Quantities and Labeling Logistical implementation.
All other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Bachelor Degree from an accredited institution in Business Administration, Operations or Supply Chain preferred.
Minimum of three (3) years of professional-level planning, or supply chain experience; in lieu of BA/BS, a minimum of five (5) years of experience in operations, planning or forecasting.
APICS or ASCM certification is preferred.
SAP Experience Preferred
Demonstrated knowledge and success with using ERP planning system (MRP/Forecasting/NRP.
Demonstrated knowledge and skill with Microsoft office products (Excel, Word, Power point and MS Project)
Demonstrated planning and organizing, analytical skills, problem solving, project management, communication skills
Demonstrated, specific successes in using Supply Chain techniques, business knowledge and creativity to make significant contribution to company in achieving key objectives.
Demonstrated capability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Desired Skills, Experience and Abilities
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to a person’s actual or perceived race, including natural hairstyles, hair texture and protective hairstyles; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; citizenship status, marital status; gender, gender identity or expression; sexual orientation, mental, physical or intellectual disability, veteran status; pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other class or characteristic protected by applicable law.