Associate Manager, Supply Chain Planner

Role Summary

Within Supply Chain, more specifically within Supply Chain External Manufacturing, the Associate Manager, Supply Chain Planner is responsible for creating and maintaining the end-to-end master production schedule for assigned products and coordinating with CMOs from a supply perspective to ensure plan feasibility and execution. The role collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to identify and manage demand and supply imbalances, communicate supply impacts, monitor execution against agreed plans, and support scenario analysis and contingency planning.

Primary Responsibilities

• Anticipate, identify, manage & resolve demand & supply imbalances to ensure achievement of agreed plan.
• Collaborate with CMOs on weekly Joint Plant Meetings and with Purchasing, Procurement teams or other Servier entities as needed.
• Implement, follow and drive CMO performance from a Supply Chain standpoint.
• Drive global supply planning process in the system in collaboration with CMOs, demand planners, supply planners, internal plants and central Supply Chain.
• Communicate decisions and supply impacts to all stakeholders, escalation and prioritization of supply responses around all issues and opportunities impacting customer service.
• Translate Master Supply Forecast into CMOs specific production forecasts.
• Translate forecasts into purchase order and ensure the proper follow up and receptions of these ones.
• Develop and drive scenario analyses and contingency planning to optimize business continuity and risk mitigation goals while appropriately balancing inventory and COGS.
• Crisis management in case of supply shortage (coordination and arbitration).
• Support Global S&OP supply process.
• Monitor execution against agreed upon supply plans and resolve and communicate any deviations from the plan to relevant stakeholders.
• Prepare reports, monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), and identify continuous improvement and cost optimization opportunities related to supply chain operations.

Education and Skills

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain or related field with 3+ years of experience overall
• 1 to 3 years of experience in Supply Chain, including supply planning and supplier relationship management.
• Good knowledge of global Supply Chain processes & tools, including advanced Excel proficiency, Kinaxis, SAP, and AI tools; APICS certification preferred.
• Experience working in cross-functional and international team environments.
• Demonstrates proficiency with lean practices and standard work and processes.
• Ability to work both independently and under supervision in a timely manner, manage competing priorities, and adapt in a rapidly changing environment
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with attention to detail and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong verbal and written communication and stakeholder-management skills, including collaboration, influence, negotiation, and conflict resolution with internal and external stakeholders.

Travel and Location

• Remote work
• Travel domestic and internationally every 3 months for business and team meetings