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Position: Site Indirect Materials Sr Specialist

Location: Leiden, The Netherlands

At Bristol Myers Squibb, we are inspired by a single vision – transforming patients’ lives through science. In oncology, hematology, immunology and cardiovascular disease – and one of the most diverse and promising pipelines in the industry – each of our passionate colleagues contribute to innovations that drive meaningful change. We bring a human touch to every treatment we pioneer. Join us and make a difference.

Cell Therapy is one of the most groundbreaking new forms of cancer treatments being studied today. With therapies only in their infancy and BMS’s continued investment in our Cell Therapy capabilities, the growth potential of this science, your career, and the ability to help patients are incredible.

The Netherlands is home to our first European Cell Therapy facility, located at the Leiden Bio Science Park, the largest life sciences cluster of The Netherlands. This new state of the art facility is focused on commercial manufacturing with capabilities for multi-product Cell Therapy manufacturing. You can become part of this exciting journey. Check out this video if you want to know more about it!

Position Summary

Leiden Site is seeking a dynamic individual to join a motivated team of materials management and supply chain professionals. This individual is expected to efficiently manage the materials planning and purchasing activities for site CAR-T program including, warehouse inventory levels, analysis of inventory demand and supply, establish reordering quantities, and analyze order fulfillment and inventory trends to support the inventory needs from the site. Leveraging state-of-the art cGMP facility, this position will make use of existing innovations and future technologies to support supply demand.

This position will work in close collaboration with Site Scheduling, Suppliers, Site Procurement, Warehouse, and other internal stakeholders. This position is intended for someone with a strong understanding of how important is the relationships that we build with our Suppliers. You are passionate about a Supply Chain being closer to our patients!

Key Responsibilities

• Drive the management and monitoring of materials handling operations that includes planning of inventory levels and inventory control with focus in material fulfillment and distribution.
• Develop and maintain inventory model for consumables, materials support handling, etc., ensuring that production demands are continuously met through periods of high growth and expansion.
• Maintain forecast models by reviewing historical raw material trends and predict demand to maximize supply chain efficiency. Reconcile monthly inventory of consumables and packaging components.
• Management and monitoring of consumables demand to assess warehouse capacity and ensure supply chain stability.
• Manage all inventory activities and analysis, including but not limited to inventory control, inventory management, warehouse storage capacity assessments, and final product availability.
• Analyze and define performance metrics for all consumables and identify cost savings opportunities.
• Assist with all finance inventory assessments for audits, monthly, quarterly, and yearly inventory reports.
• Place Purchase Orders to Supplier, receive and agree on purchase order confirmations, monitor deliver schedule, and expedite priorities with Supplier and Site functions as needed
• Work cohesively with cross-functional teams in support of operational efficiency, flexibility, and assurance o