End to End Supply Chain Planner (Sr. Manager)
Takeda
Summary
The End to End Supply Chain Planner is responsible for leading teams and processes associated with the supply, storage, transportation, and distribution of equipment, materials, and goods used and produced by the organization. This role ensures the implementation of strategies that align with global objectives and have a long-term impact on business results. You will report into the End to End Supply Chain Lead.
Job description
About the role
The End to End Supply Chain Planner is responsible for leading teams and processes associated with the supply, storage, transportation, and distribution of equipment, materials, and goods used and produced by the organization. This role ensures the implementation of strategies that align with global objectives and have a long-term impact on business results. You will report into the End to End Supply Chain Lead.
How you will contribute
- You will be responsible for the supply plan of designated brands across the Takeda manufacturing network for all time horizons
- You will pro-actively take actions to ensure continuity of supply to patients
- You will work with supply planning partners across the organization to deliver the optimal supply plan
- You will be responsible for achieving brand-level KPI targets and implementing improvements to meet PTRB commitments and drive financial optimization
- You will be responsible for compliance with Takeda global standards. Process adherence, System adherence and Master data completeness.
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications
- Bachelor degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering or similar, preferably with a focus on Operations, Production Planning or any other related fields that require the proper analysis of a large amount of data
- 7+ years experience in supply chain or production planning or related fields employing multi-product, multi-echelon batch production planning
- 3+ years experience in planning with SAP/APO and ideally a strong background in working with IBP
- Experience in the use of supply chain/advanced planning systems, ERP systems (SAP, C3ME or others)
- Proven track record and expertise in defining and implementing digital strategies across the SC value chain
- Experience with lean processes and methodology
- Hands-on experience working with multiple partners to resolve exceptions and negotiate best alternatives
Requirements
- Bachelor degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering or similar
- 7+ years experience in supply chain or production planning or related fields
- Multi-product, multi-echelon batch production planning experience
- 3+ years experience in planning with SAP/APO
- Strong background in working with IBP
- Experience with supply chain/advanced planning systems and ERP systems (SAP, C3ME or others)
- Proven track record in defining and implementing digital strategies across the SC value chain
- Experience with lean processes and methodology
- Hands-on experience working with multiple partners to resolve exceptions and negotiate best alternatives
Benefits
- Hybrid work policy
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401(k) Matching
- Equitable pay practices
Company overview
Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited is a Japanese multinational pharmaceutical company founded in 1781 and incorporated in 1925. As one of the world's top 20 largest pharmaceutical companies by revenue and the third largest in Asia, Takeda specializes in developing and commercializing innovative medicines across several therapeutic areas including oncology, rare diseases, neuroscience, gastroenterology, plasma-derived therapies, and vaccines. With approximately 49,095 employees globally, the company operates research and development centers, manufacturing facilities, and commercial operations across 39 U.S. states and numerous countries worldwide. Takeda maintains dual headquarters in Tokyo and Osaka, Japan, with significant operations in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where it serves as the largest life sciences employer in the state. The company's patient-focused approach is guided by its Takeda-ism values of Integrity, Fairness, Honesty, and Perseverance, emphasizing a commitment to delivering life-transforming treatments while advancing sustainable healthcare solutions. Takeda's extensive portfolio includes both innovative biologics and small molecule drugs, supported by strategic acquisitions and partnerships that have expanded its capabilities in areas such as immuno-oncology and rare disease treatments.