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Planning Process Manager - Secondment / Fixed Term Contract (FTC)

GSK
GBR
Full-time
Manager
Hybrid
EUR 81000-135000 / year
Discovered 3 days ago

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Job Purpose

  • Reporting to the ERP Process Director – Planning, the Planning Process Manager supports the delivery, deployment and operationalisation of the global S/4 Planning template across GSK’s Rx and Vx supply chains. The role owns defined planning process areas and ensures they are designed to drive business benefit and harmonize the ways of working across the global planning teams and the interface with stakeholders in sites and other functions.
  • The process owner will be responsible for ensuring that the planning process vision is supported by process definition, documentations (GSOPs, BPSDs, System Instruction, etc.), process testing and creation / update of associated materials (Training materials). This is including integration with OMP, APO and other planning tools. The role will support the ERP Process Director to ensure the process framework is sustainable through monitoring of adoption and adherence.
  • The role will require working in collaboration with other team members within the ERP Evolution programme and the business (both internal and external to GSK), including SAP functional experts; GPO and planning excellence team; PLM (Product Lifecycle Management), Planning, Quality, BRH (Batch Release Hub) and OMP (Order Management planning) teams and the ERP deployment team with the goal to design and deliver a robust Planning process and solution. Key responsibilities will include:
  • Own defined Planning process areas and ensure their end-to-end design integrates effectively with OMP, APO and other planning tools, while maintaining fidelity to global standards and approved template decisions.
  • Lead detailed design, configuration input, documentation and testing for Planning capabilities, including OMP/S4 design completion and the associated sprint build activity.
  • Develop and maintain process-change plans and facilitate process deep dives with business, programme and functional stakeholders to resolve design decisions, dependencies and adoption impacts.
  • Define business rules, process controls, KPIs, system roles and operating-model requirements; manage template change requests, including impact assessment and value propositions for governance approval.
  • Support Planning data migration, cleansing, validation and alignment across S/4HANA, OMP and connected planning systems.
  • Define critical business scenarios and coordinate business readiness for UAT, DIL testing, cutover and post-go-live support.
  • Produce and maintain Planning process documentation, including GSOPs, BPSDs, ARIS content and system instructions; ensure documentation updates are completed as the design matures.
  • Develop, review and support rollout of training materials, including train-the-trainer activities, to enable consistent adoption of the global Planning template.
  • Engage sites, local operating companies, central Supply Chain and the Supply Chain Transformation programme; capture the voice of the customer and address systemic adoption or usability issues.
  • Identify and manage Planning-process risks, dependencies and bottlenecks, escalating decisions where needed and driving harmonisation, efficiency and programme benefits.
  • Why you?
  • Basic Qualifications & Skills:
  • We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:
  • University degree (BSc or equivalent).
  • Supply chain experience in the Pharma or consumer goods / FMCG sector
  • Experience and knowledge of Planning processes and their interaction with Supply Chain, Planning, Quality, Regulatory and PLM functions.
  • Experience managing API (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient) and bulk planning activities, including multiple pedigrees and genealogy requirements.
  • Experience working on business transformation programmes, ideally involving SAP ECC (ERP Central Component) and/or S/4HANA within Planning, PLM or Supply Chain environments, with broad knowledge of end-to-end processes and supporting ERP functionality.
  • Subject matter expertise in process design and improvement, including Lean Sigma and other process improvement approaches.
  • Experience defining business requirements, process documentation and testing activities, and translating business requirements into technical specifications.
  • Project Management and business change leadership experience.
  • Experience managing multiple priorities and adapting to changing business and programme requirements.
  • Ability to stay ‘close to the ground’ to understand the ‘real’ end-user experience and perspective.
  • Excellent communication skills and a team player.
  • The role is hybrid, requiring on-site work 2-3 days per week.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Work Arrangements:

Skills

  • Cold Chain, Customer-Focused, Customs Duties, Data Integrity, Digital Fluency, Financial Acumen, GxP Regulations, Lean Management, Logistics Management, New Product Introduction (NPI), Problem Solving, Product Knowledge, Risk Awareness, Strategic Alignment, Supply Chain Operations, Supply Chain Sustainability, Third Party Logistics Management, Transportation And Logistics, Warehouse Management
  • Belgium Salary Range / Fourchette salariale – Belgique: EUR 81,000 to EUR 135,000The annual gross base salary range for new hires in this position is listed above for each applicable location. These ranges take into account a number of factors including the candidate’s skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. In addition, this position may offer an annual bonus and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program which is dependent on the level of the role. More detailed information on the total benefits package will be supplied during the recruitment process. This role is available for applicants from multiple locations, and therefore salary ranges for certain locations are also shown. Salary ranges for other locations are shown because some markets have pay transparency laws that require salary information on job postings, and those locations are potential job sites for this role. If salary ranges are not displayed in the job posting for a specific location or country, the relevant compensation will be discussed during the recruitment process. Please note salaries vary by country based on the candidate’s skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. Offers are typically made within the advertised range based on the candidate’s skills, experience and qualifications, with the upper end generally reserved for highly experienced candidates or other exceptional circumstances aligned with these criteria.
  • Why GSK?
  • Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.
  • GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale.
  • People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.
  • GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.
  • We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are.
  • Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us at [email protected] where you can also request a call.
  • Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments, we will not be able to support you through these channels. However, we have created a Recruitment FAQ guide. Click the link where you will find answers to multiple questions we receive
  • Important notice to Employment businesses/ Agencies
  • GSK does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact GSK's commercial and general procurement/human resources department to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to GSK. The obtaining of prior written authorization is a condition precedent to any agreement (verbal or written) between the employment business/ agency and GSK. In the absence of such written authorization being obtained any actions undertaken by the employment business/agency shall be deemed to have been performed without the consent or contractual agreement of GSK. GSK shall therefore not be liable for any fees arising from such actions or any fees arising from any referrals by employment businesses/agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site.
  • Please note that if you are a US Licensed Healthcare Professional or Healthcare Professional as defined by the laws of the state issuing your license, GSK may be required to capture and report expenses GSK incurs, on your behalf, in the event you are afforded an interview for employment. This capture of applicable transfers of value is necessary to ensure GSK’s compliance to all federal and state US Transparency requirements. For more information, please visit the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) website at https://openpaymentsdata.cms.gov/

Qualifications

  • Cold Chain, Customer-Focused, Customs Duties, Data Integrity, Digital Fluency, Financial Acumen, GxP Regulations, Lean Management, Logistics Management, New Product Introduction (NPI), Problem Solving, Product Knowledge, Risk Awareness, Strategic Alignment, Supply Chain Operations, Supply Chain Sustainability, Third Party Logistics Management, Transportation And Logistics, Warehouse Management
  • Why GSK?
  • Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.
  • GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale.
  • People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.
  • GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.
  • We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are.
  • Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us at [email protected] where you can also request a call.
  • Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments, we will not be able to support you through these channels. However, we have created a Recruitment FAQ guide. Click the link where you will find answers to multiple questions we receive
  • Important notice to Employment businesses/ Agencies
  • GSK does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact GSK's commercial and general procurement/human resources department to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to GSK. The obtaining of prior written authorization is a condition precedent to any agreement (verbal or written) between the employment business/ agency and GSK. In the absence of such written authorization being obtained any actions undertaken by the employment business/agency shall be deemed to have been performed without the consent or contractual agreement of GSK. GSK shall therefore not be liable for any fees arising from such actions or any fees arising from any referrals by employment businesses/agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site.
  • Please note that if you are a US Licensed Healthcare Professional or Healthcare Professional as defined by the laws of the state issuing your license, GSK may be required to capture and report expenses GSK incurs, on your behalf, in the event you are afforded an interview for employment. This capture of applicable transfers of value is necessary to ensure GSK’s compliance to all federal and state US Transparency requirements. For more information, please visit the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) website at https://openpaymentsdata.cms.gov/

Preferred Qualifications

  • Belgium Salary Range / Fourchette salariale – Belgique: EUR 81,000 to EUR 135,000The annual gross base salary range for new hires in this position is listed above for each applicable location. These ranges take into account a number of factors including the candidate’s skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. In addition, this position may offer an annual bonus and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program which is dependent on the level of the role. More detailed information on the total benefits package will be supplied during the recruitment process. This role is available for applicants from multiple locations, and therefore salary ranges for certain locations are also shown. Salary ranges for other locations are shown because some markets have pay transparency laws that require salary information on job postings, and those locations are potential job sites for this role. If salary ranges are not displayed in the job posting for a specific location or country, the relevant compensation will be discussed during the recruitment process. Please note salaries vary by country based on the candidate’s skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. Offers are typically made within the advertised range based on the candidate’s skills, experience and qualifications, with the upper end generally reserved for highly experienced candidates or other exceptional circumstances aligned with these criteria.

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