Technical Director, Supply Chain Planning Solution Architecture_

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**Position Summary**
The Technical Director, Supply Chain Solution Architecture will be responsible for designing and implementing supply chain planning solutions using SAP S/4, Kinaxis Rapid Response, and/or IBP that meet the needs of our business. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in supply chain planning along with demonstrated solution architecture and implementation experience using these or similar tools and technologies.
**Key Responsibilities**
+ Design, implement, and operate supply chain planning solutions and strategies utilizing SAP S/4, Kinaxis Rapid Response, and IBP that align with the company's supply chain goals/needs.
+ Lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect, design, build, manage, and operate solution delivering business value.
+ Lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather, understand, and share requirements as necessary to architect, design, and implement solutions.
+ Develop and maintain solution architecture documentation, including diagrams, specifications, and other technical documentation.
+ Provide technical guidance and support to development teams during the implementation of supply chain planning solutions.
+ Ensure that solutions are scalable, reliable, and maintainable while adhering to applicable policies and procedures.
+ Stay current with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in the supply chain planning solution space. Recommend complementary and/or new solutions as appropriate.
**Qualifications & Experience**
**Required:**
+ 10+ years of experience in an information technology related field delivering and supporting supply chain planning, with at least 5 years focused on solution architecture and implementation.
+ Exceptional understanding of supply chain planning processes including demand planning, supply planning, inventory management, production planning, and S&OP including statistical forecasting MRP, allocation, scheduling, and constraint planning.
+ Demonstrated experience with configuration of workbooks, key figures, master data, and planning parameters along with heuristic and optimized planning algorithms.
+ Demonstrated subject matter expertise in SAP S/4, Oracle EBS or equivalent ERP system and Kinaxis Rapid Response, SAP IBP, or equivalent planning system.
+ Demonstrated success in designing, delivering, and supporting integrated planning solutions using disparate technologies.
+ Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex technical issues.
+ Excellent project management and organizational skills.
+ Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
**Ideal Candidates Would Also Have:**
+ Experience working internationally with a globally dispersed team including management of offshore technical development team(s).
+ Exceptional understanding of supply chain planning processes related to capacity and material allocation in a constrained environment.
+ Exposure to data integration approaches and technologies connecting SAP S/4 with and other non-SAP systems.
+ Prior experience working in a global life sciences supply chain planning environment.
+ Prior experience working in a supply chain planning environment supporting Cell Therapy.
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**On-site Protocol**
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**Company:** Bristol-Myers Squibb
**Req Number:** R1581280
**Updated:** 2024-06-09 02:06:59.163 UTC
**Location:** New Brunswick-NJ
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