Senior Manager, Market Supply Planning and New Product Launch - Parsipanny, NJ (Hybrid)

Role Summary

Senior Manager, Market Supply Planning and New Product Launch – Parsippany, NJ (Hybrid) — lead the planning process to support US launches and manage supply chain activities from 12 months prior to launch through 6 months post-launch, coordinating with global and US teams to ensure successful new product introductions.

Responsibilities

• Define, maintain, and sustain the planning process for launch products
• Lead US market supply chain planning activities for all assigned projects from 12 months prior to launch through 6 months post launch and transition to the in-line planning function
• Prioritize and support top launches, standard launches, relaunches, and site transfers for all US Commercial business units (Biosimilars, Generics, and Innovative)
• Establish strong working relationships with GPIO, NPL, NPS, Site and Market Supply Chain teams
• Align with GPIO‚Äôs Launch Excellence process and recommend improvements to meet business objectives
• Participate in new product launch meetings and S&OP forums, providing guidance to ensure supply chain readiness
• Escalate issues and decisions to appropriate forums
• Maintain clear, consistent communication with all stakeholders, including GPIO, site, Commercial partners, and distribution center
• Oversee daily activities to ensure adherence to supply chain policy and timely completion of tasks
• Own and manage planning master data (e.g., Source List, Purchase Info Record, Safety stock settings)
• Develop scenario plans for supply and demand using standardized MPS templates
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, issues, and opportunities and communicate them to stakeholders
• Ensure aligned net requirements are sent to supplying site, GSC, or TPIG to support procurement, production, and packaging
• Deliver and maintain a balanced finished goods supply plan based on the aligned forecast
• Monitor launch inventory and implement mitigation plans to meet regional targets
• Achieve schedule, service, inventory, and forecast KPIs
• Foster cross-functional collaboration and communication
• Influence stakeholders to gain buy-in and maintain relationships
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor‚Äôs degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in supply chain/operations
• Deep knowledge of demand planning, supply planning, new product introductions, and S&OP
• Experience with SAP IBP, APO, ECC preferred
• Pharmaceutical experience desirable but not required
• PMP or APICS certification desirable
• Strong communication skills across all levels of the organization
• Experience in a global matrix environment with ability to handle ambiguity
• Self-motivated team player with urgency and results orientation

Skills

• Supply chain planning
• New product introductions
• S&OP processes
• Master data management
• Risk identification and mitigation
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Stakeholder communication
• Scenario planning

Education

• Bachelor‚Äôs degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or related field