Manager In-Market Distribution

Beschreibung:

Working with Us
Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren't words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You'll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible.

Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us.

The Role

Bristol Myers Squibb is looking to recruit a permanent Manager In-Market Distribution
Manager EMEA In-Market Distribution is responsible for the management of functional execution activities including the management of the relationship and performance of the distribution centers per the responsibilities section

Please note that there will be 20% travel required as part of this role.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
* Manage and oversee 3PL operations across assigned scope, including inventory accuracy, service exceptions, execution of relevant directives and operating models, and driving continuous improvement against agreed KPIs.
* Accountable for inventory management and accuracy, including cycle counts, physical inventories, destructions, product launches, FDD requests, daily review of delivery (IOD) reports, and annual stock count financial reconciliation in compliance with SOX business controls.
* Coordinate, facilitate, attend, or arrange physical inventory counts and independent witnesses at 3PL sites, ensuring documentation is inspection-ready.
* Support and troubleshoot SAP distribution interfaces, inventory variances, redeployments, redress activities, and ensure SAP inventory posting integrity, including manual movements where required; support ad-hoc escalation and rapid response for supply disruption and out-of-stock events.
* Liaise with in-market logistics, OTC, QA, finance, and regional logistics teams to provide analysis, data, and operational support for planning, redeployment, and redress activities; lead operational performance governance forums (e.g., QBRs) with 3PLs and drive improvement actions against key metrics.
* Ensure full compliance with GDP, cGMP, EHS, SOX/finance business controls, and applicable regulatory requirements; maintain document control in line with GDP controls and execute quality system activities (e.g., impact assessments, change controls) as required.
* Support logistics incident reports (LIRs), mock recalls, Business Continuity Management (BCM), and continuity of supply to avoid service disruptions; present operational and quality performance updates in relevant governance forums as needed.
* Manage 3PL contracts, operating manuals, SOPs, SLAs, GDP compliance, and business reviews, acting as the key reference point for logistics operational issues and improvement opportunities; prepare and present performance packs for Quarterly Quality Council and OTC QBR forums as required.
* Support internal and external quality and finance audits and inspections; complete month-end reporting; manage monthly 3PL invoice validation and processing and maintain unit cost files; maintain performance reporting repositories (e.g., 3PL metrics lists) and upload required documentation for finance review and verification.
* Act as the logistics representative in BMS, supply chain, and local forums, while supporting ad-hoc projects, programs, and cross-functional initiatives as required; serve as the primary point of contact for distribution operations within the assigned scope.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills Required:

* Strong experience in Supply Chain with a solid understanding of upstream and downstream inventory processes.
* Proven ability to work effectively in international, multicultural environments.
* Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills with a clear sense of ownership and accountability.
* Ability to work independently while partnering effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
* Demonstrated process excellence and a continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to drive decisions to closure.
* Strong execution and persistence, ensuring objectives are met and issues are resolved.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; additional languages are an asset.
* Good knowledge of GDP guidelines, EU directives, and local market regulatory requirements for wholesale distribution of medicinal products.
* Logistics and 3PL execution management experience, including interaction with external partners on technical topics (preferred 1-3 years).
* Strong systems and digital capability, including the use of SAP or equivalent enterprise systems and advanced MS Office applications and AI.
* The qualified candidate demonstrates characteristics of our BMS biopharma behaviors. For more details refer to InSite BMS website/ people and performance/BMS biopharma behaviors.

Why you should apply

* You will help patients in their fight against serious diseases
* You will be part of a company that encourages excellence and innovation, respects diversity, develops leaders and values its employees.
* You'll get a competitive salary and a great benefits package

If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn't perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.

Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers
With a single vision as inspiring as "Transforming patients' lives through science™ ", every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in a supportive culture, promoting global participation in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

On-site Protocol
BMS has an occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:

Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.

Supporting People with Disabilities
BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

Candidate Rights
BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.

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