Supply Planning Manager, Global Planning Organization - BioMarin Pharmaceutical : Job Details

Who We Are

BioMarin is a global biotechnology company that relentlessly pursues bold science to translate genetic discoveries into new medicines that advance the future of human health.

Since our founding in 1997, we have applied our scientific expertise in understanding the underlying causes of genetic conditions to create transformative medicines, using a number of treatment modalities.

Using our unparalleled expertise in genetics and molecular biology, we develop medicines for patients with significant unmet medical need. We enlist the best of the best – people with the right technical expertise and a relentless drive to solve real problems – and create an environment that empowers our teams to pursue bold, innovative science. With this distinctive approach to drug discovery, we've produced a diverse pipeline of commercial, clinical, and preclinical candidates that have well-understood biology and provide an opportunity to be first-to-market or offer a substantial benefit over existing therapeutic options.

About Technical Operations

BioMarin's Technical Operations group is responsible for creating our drugs for use in clinical trials and for scaling production of those drugs for the commercial market. These engineers, technicians, scientists, and support staff build and maintain BioMarin's cutting-edge manufacturing processes and sites, provide quality assurance and quality control to ensure we meet regulatory standards, and procure the needed goods and services to support manufacturing and coordinate the worldwide movement of our drugs to patients.

Supply Planning Manager - Cork or Dublin (Hybrid role) Closing date: 31st July 2025

Reporting to the Associate Director Global Supply Planning, the Supply Planning Manager in the Global Planning Organization ensures the availability of finished goods to fulfill demand by managing stock levels, stock provisions, and modes of distribution in conjunction with demand planning, commercial functions, and manufacturing operations. This role is accountable for delivering a feasible volume-based supply plan for assigned products and business units, assessed end-to-end with exceptions highlighted and aligned with inventory entitlements. The Product Planner plays a key role in the execution of the monthly Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) cycle and supports the improvement of processes, systems, tools, and capabilities within the organization.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Analyst: Translate network plans into short-term replenishment plans, collaborating with cross-functional partners to ensure inventory is maintained within healthy ranges. Establish critical inventory parameters, monitor and track inventory levels, and reconcile inventory variances. Deliver feasible volume-based supply plans monthly for assigned products and business units.
• Systems Expert: Use and maintain planning systems to define safety stocks, replenishment frequency, and quantities. Leverage technology and analytics to simulate the impact of changes to key input parameters.
• Internal Collaborator: Partner with key stakeholders in Global Supply Chain, Finance, Commercial Operations, Quality, Regulatory, and Manufacturing Operations to support strategic and operational objectives. Develop and maintain inventory planning assumptions in conjunction with various teams.
• Communicator/Reporter: Report on service, back orders, short stock, excess items, and slow-moving inventory. Communicate KPI performance and executive reporting, including mitigations and proactive supply risk management.
• Process Improver: Improve and upgrade inventory systems and reporting. Drive proactive action plans for excess and obsolete (E&O) reductions.

Competencies:

• Knowledge: Proficient understanding of overall supply planning processes, finished goods planning concepts, and end-to-end global supply chain processes.
• Technical Skills: Strong analytical skills, ability to generate insights from quantitative and qualitative analysis, and proficiency in using SAP and inventory planning systems, as well as common data software like Excel and Power BI for scenario planning execution. Excellent communication skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams. Ability to adapt and adopt emerging technologies to produce better results.
• Behaviours: Results-oriented, motivated to drive business results, well-organized with high attention to detail. Strong interpersonal skills to facilitate decision-making across teams.

Education and Training:

• Required: BS/B.Sc. in Supply Chain, Life Sciences, Engineering, Business Administration, or equivalent experience.
• Desired: Certification in supply chain from APICS, CPIM, or Lean Practices (e.g., Green Belt).

Experience:

• Required: Minimum 8 years of practical leadership experience in Sales & Operations Planning, Demand Management, Supply Planning, Inventory Management, Data Analytics, or related functions.
• Desired: Hands-on experience working with multiple partners to resolve exceptions and negotiate best alternatives.

Success Criteria:

• Finished Goods Plan: Develop a view of the most likely development of finished goods inventory to support customer demand and capacity requirements. Metrics include service levels, finished goods inventory value, scrap, and process health metrics.

Working Conditions:

• Travel: Intermittent travel required.
• Location: Hybrid work requiring 2 days onsite per week in Ringaskiddy or Dublin.

Disclaimer: The information provided in this job description is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.