Senior Supply Chain Planner

Company: Bausch + Lomb
Location: Rochester
Posted on: September 24, 2022

Job Description:

Bausch+Lomb Companies Inc. (NYSE/TSX: BHC) is a global company that develops, manufactures and markets a range of pharmaceutical, medical device and over-the-counter products, primarily in the therapeutic areas of eye health, gastroenterology and dermatology. We are delivering on our commitments as we build an innovative company dedicated to advancing global health. Each day, Bausch+Lomb products are used by over 150 million people around the world.Our approximately 21,000 employees are united around our mission of improving peoples lives with our health care products, and we manufacture and market health care products directly or indirectly in approximately 100 countries.Position summary:As a key member of Bauschs supply chain management team, the Supply Chain Planner will have responsibilities for Demand and Supply Planning and be primarily responsible for the planning activities that results in the generation of the demand and supply forecasts for finished goods, and infrequently, raw materials and other components, in order to meet projected sales for pharmaceutical (ophthalmology and consumer) and lens care products. This position will manage other supply chain operations to include inventory management, coordination with internal manufacturers / suppliers, and the timely / accurate creation of purchase orders (POs).Key responsibilities:

• Ownership of assigned products and corresponding internal supply base
• Lead S&OP process
• Collaboratively review historical sales, research demand events, prepare forecast data, and evaluate forecast performance with stakeholders
• Work directly with Commercial and Finance monthly to coordinate all demand planning activities aligned with the creation / maintenance of a consensus 24-month rolling sales forecast
• Use statistical modeling in Manugistics and other Excel-based tools and analytics to generate the baseline demand forecast
• Utilize and maintain Manugistics planning system to initiate new item setup, generate statistical forecasts, review forecast models and properties, and perform ad hoc forecast adjustments
• Understand the product lifecycle of the portfolio, from new launch to rationalization, and support forecasting of pipeline customer inventory requirements and projected on-going demand
• Collect, reconcile and analyze data to independently conduct demand/supply analytics and provide insights on trends, future demand, inventory movement, obsolescence, capacity and backorders
• Monitor KPIs, including forecast accuracy and bias, and have a strong understanding of issues/gaps to targets, while leading initiatives for improvement
• Achieve high level of customer service for all product lines, while managing inventory levels to ensure alignment with targets
• Convert Demand Forecast into a Production Forecast for finished goods
• Develop Supply Planning deck for all products
• Execute monthly supply planning to generate rolling 24-month production forecast using typical planning parameters
• Create purchase orders to supply network for products and additional services
• Develop Recurring Reports:
• Supplier Performance
• Inventory positionsQualifications/experience:
  • Bachelors degree, preferably in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field
  • Minimum of 2 years planning experience, preferably within a multi-plant or multi-divisional business (background in logistics or procurement is a plus). Proven experience in managing demand planning activities in a complex environment.
  • Experience preparing purchase requisitions is strongly preferred
  • Ability to work as part of a team or individually
  • Ability to think critically and perform multi-scenario and complex tasks
  • Ability to successfully prioritize and provide accurate follow up on all issues and correspondence is required
  • Self-starter
  • Flexible, persuasive, and diplomatic
  • Strong written and oral communications skills
  • MRP experience a plus
  • Strong analytical skills#LI-RS1This position may be available in the following location(s): [[location_obj]]All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.Job Applicants should be aware of job offer scams perpetrated through the use of the Internet and social media platforms.To learn more please read Bausch+Lomb's Job Offer Fraud Statement (https://valeant.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&action=download&id=224770&hashed=-1624416981) .#LI-RS1

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