Brand Manager (Supply Chain Planning)
Core
Coordinate assigned aspects of an Operations Brand or Program to align it with business goals, acting as a central point of contact for stakeholders from Commercial, R&D, Legal, Finance, and Manufacturing to ensure supply assurance and operational performance.
Role type
Senior Brand Manager (Supply Chain Planning)
Builds
Global Brand/Product analysis, strategy, oversight, demand planning, inventory management, and lifecycle strategies.
Domain
Life Sciences / Pharmaceuticals / Supply Chain
Required skills
Supply chain planning, demand forecasting, inventory management, contract negotiation, risk management, financial planning, stakeholder management, cross-functional collaboration, change management, strategic planning
Preferred skills
MBA, Life Science product management experience, knowledge of commercial processes, experience in worldwide cultural settings
Technologies
LRP (Long Range Plan), TPM (Third Party Manufacturer) management tools
Responsibilities
Drive Operations Brand Program projects to ensure timely decisions impacting sales and supply; Lead negotiations with Third Party Manufacturers (TPMs) for new contracts or extensions; Create viable Brand plans, financial plans, and risk management strategies; Interface with Commercial to develop and gain agreement on Brand/Product forecasts; Manage long-range plans and supply strategies with capacity planning.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC